Art, for us, is more enjoyable when it depicts reality instead of a sugar-coated version of the world. We have included several portraits by Feng Wu Sui, in our gallery, but this is our favorite. It shows an old Tibetan man. Although his hair is white and messy, his face shows alertness, peace, and a bit of mirth. He might be up in years, but he is, by no means, what you imagine when you think of old man. He might not fit the classical definition of handsome, but his ruddy rugged looks, his proud nose, his twinkling eyes, and his chiseled features make his face a very pleasant face to look at. You can see from his face that, although life, in Tibet, might not be easy with the thin air, the cold weather, and the isolation, it must be a happy and healthful life.
Feng Wu Sui displays excellent brush technique in his portrait paintings of both faces and full bodies. He has done an exceptional job in capturing the spirit of this Tibetan man in this simple but beautiful portrait, and we just love it.
