Stephen Wong Chun Hei Captures His Travels in Colorful Landscape Paintings

For artist Stephen Wong Chun Hei, traveling and hiking aren’t just about discovering new places and feeling closer to the world that surrounds us; these activities also provide him with inspiration for his colorful landscapes.

While outdoors, Hei usually brings his sketchbook with him to capture the basic outlines of the landscapes he sees. When he gets back to his studio, he combines the sketch with his memories of the particular place and transfers them to canvas.

“When I work on canvas, I also got the feeling of travel with every brushstroke and color used,” he shared in a recent chat with Colossal.

Hei’s paintings are characterized by the vivid, saturated colors that he uses in unexpected ways. This includes purple trees, pink hills, and blue leaves. According to the artist, the “unrealistic” approach helps him to capture the “ever-changing” nature of the landscapes as opposed to capturing “just one moment in a landscape.”

Hei mainly exhibits his works in native Hong Kong, with some of them being part of the permanent collection at the Hong Kong Museum of Art. His colorful landscapes can also be enjoyed on his website and social media profiles. Check out more of them below.