"Flowers are a celebration of love and beauty. I want my flowers to be beautiful, feminine and otherworldly. I like to capture roses in full bloom, opening up to the sun. The petals stretch out with soft, silky, soothing colors. I concentrate on depicting organic forms and soft textures. Light is essential to the creation of this body of work: the balance between light and shadow, the transition between light and dark. I want to create an almost surreal tone, illuminated by a touch of light that is both strong and delicate. Inspired by the use of light in Renaissance paintings, I hope to bring pleasure to my viewers. " Xuebing Du