A native of Hong Kong, Christine Leong has loved to paint since she was a child. Her earliest sketches were mostly characters from Chinese comic books. Her formal art education did not take place till her high school years when she began to sketch Greek sculptures. By then, she had already progressed to drawing Chinese beauties on her own where the folds of her beauties' traditional flowing robes were rendered with such expertise and garnered praises from her art teachers at school.

Ms Leong continued with her self-taught style until her early 30's when she started studying under Master

environment will enhance her appreciation and interpretation of Chinese art.

Ms Leong is a member of the following art organizations:
      Studio Channel Island Art Center
      Thousand Oaks Art Association
      Camarillo Art Center
      The Hong Kong Chinese Arts Club

She has exhibited in juried shows and received awards in the following events:

     Conejo Valley Art Walk 2003

Misty Lotus

     Ventura Art Walk Summer 2003
     Thousand Oaks Art Association Annual Member Show 2003 'Loving Couples' - 3rd Place

          for People's choice
     Camarillo Art Center Fall Member Show 2003 'Melody Of Summer' - Best Of Show
     Garden of the World "Point of Lights' 2003 'Misty Lotus" - Honorable Mention
     Ventura Arts Council & Simi Valley Cultural Arts Center Fine Art Show 2004

          'Petals & Paint' 2004 'Melody Of Summer' - President's Award
     Camarillo Art Center Spring Membership Show 2004 'Serenity' - First Place

          'Defiant' - Second Place
     Ventura County Fair Professional Arts Juried Show 2004 'Melody Of Summer' - First Place for

          Watercolor

Ms Leong's art work is also shown by the Corridan Gallery of Santa Barbara, CA website.

Melody Of Summer