Cheah Thien Soong is a celebrated artist born in Negeri Sembilan, Malaysia. He graduated from Chung Hua High School Seremban, Malaysia, in 1959 and NAFA, Singapore, in 1962. Cheah trained in Chinese ink and Western painting under Nanyang pioneer artists Chen Wen Hsi, Cheong Soo Pieng, Chen Chong Swee, See Hiang To, and Georgette Chen, teachers who profoundly influenced his artistic sensibilities. He furthered his studies and received his doctorate from the Interamerican University of Puerto Rico in 2002.
In this sketch, Cheah captures a scene from Huangshan, otherwise known as the Yellow Mountain, in China. In streaky strokes, Cheah creates clouds that evoke a misty and atmospheric perspective. Overlooking the trees and the clouds, the artist renders the mountain’s textures and contours, demonstrating his keen eye for depicting landscapes.
