Award Winner: Received “Top in Category – Watercolor” in the 7th CFA Artist of the Year Competition

I am incredibly honored to announce that I have been awarded the “Top in Category – Watercolor” title in the 7th International CFA Artist of the Year Competition, hosted by the Circle Foundation for the Arts (France).

This year’s competition was fiercely competitive, featuring over 400 participating artists from 55 different countries, presenting work in a wide range of styles and media. Being selected as a top winner among such a diverse and talented international group is a significant milestone in my artistic career.

The Winning Portfolio: This award recognizes the technical execution and aesthetic originality of the body of work I submitted. The portfolio included the following five original watercolors:

  • Above the Rising Mist 《雾起之上》

    Framed original watercolor painting of wild geese flying over misty forest - Through the Sea of Mist
    Through the Sea of Mist 《穿行雾海》, 2026. Original Watercolor.

  • Eroded Stone by the Sea

    Realistic watercolor painting of a highly textured, weathered rock formation on a sandy beach with ocean waves - Eroded Stone by the Sea by QingQing
    Eroded Stone by the Sea 《向海而生》, 2025. Watercolor on paper, 38x54cm.

  • Golden Reflections at Dusk

    Realistic watercolor painting of a flock of cranes taking flight over a golden sunlit wetland - Golden Serenity by QingQing
    Golden Serenity: Flight of Harmony 《金池和鸣》, 2025. Watercolor on paper, 54x38cm.

  • Intelligence of the Deep

    Award-winning realistic watercolor painting of a red octopus among vibrant coral reefs - Splendid Coral Realm by QingQing
    Splendid Coral Realm 《锦绣珊海》, 2025. Watercolor on paper, 36x26cm.

  • Winter Light Along the Stream

    Realistic watercolor painting of a snowy riverbank with a golden sunset reflecting in the calm water - Golden Winter Reflection by QingQing
    Golden Winter Reflection 《暮雪映晖》, 2025. Watercolor on paper, 37x26cm.

Jury’s Statement: The Circle Foundation’s jury noted that this award is presented “in recognition of your artwork’s strong technical execution and aesthetic originality, reflecting a dedicated artistic practice.”

View the Results: You can view the full list of winners and selected artists on the Circle Foundation for the Arts website.

  • Award: Top in Category (Watercolor)

  • Competition: 7th CFA Artist of the Year Award (2026)

  • Host: Circle Foundation for the Arts (Lyon, France)

  • Official Announcement: Click here to visit the CFA Winners Page

Thank you to the Circle Foundation for this recognition and for providing a platform for artists worldwide.

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