Chinese Van Gogh Zhao Xiaoyong in Dafen Oil Painting Village

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Zhao Xiaoyong, male, was born in Shaoyang, Hunan in 1972. The second brother in the family likes to draw since he was a child, and Zhao Xiaoyong often watches it. In October 1987, Zhao Xiaoyong, who graduated from junior high school, came to Shenzhen to work. His first job was coloring resin figures in a rattan basket factory, and later he went to work in a ceramic handicraft factory in Longgang. At the end of 1996, he went to Dafen Village in Shenzhen. Under the guidance of Zhang Zhengjing, Zhao Xiaoyong began to paint Van Gogh’s paintings, and was able to get more orders. Yu Haibo and Yu Tianqi, their father and daughter, used the camera to record the stories of the painters in Dafen Village. A documentary titled “China Van Gogh” premiered at the Amsterdam International Documentary Film Festival (ADFA) in November 2016. The film tells the story of Zhao Xiaoyong and Zhou Yongjiu, farmers in Dafen Oil Painting Village in Shenzhen, the largest oil painting reproduction factory in the world. The change of the times and the trip to Europe forced them to make multiple choices in the face of reality, self-confidence, morality, artistic pursuit, etc.
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Zhao Xiaoyong is in his oil painting studio.
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Self-portrait Original oil painting by Zhao Xiaoyong.
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Zhao Xiaoyong’s original oil painting “Oil Painting Studio”

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Zhao Xiaoyong’s original oil paintings《harvest season in my hometown
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Zhao Xiaoyong’s original oil paintings《A dream about oil painting.》
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Zhao Xiaoyong’s original oil paintings《china’s van goghs》
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Zhao Xiaoyong’s original oil paintings《Where is the road?》
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Zhao Xiaoyong’s original oil paintings《Different Starry Night》

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Zhao Xiaoyong’s original oil paintings《No title.》
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Zhao Xiaoyong’s original oil paintings《Think about life..》

18 thoughts on “Chinese Van Gogh Zhao Xiaoyong in Dafen Oil Painting Village

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    David Sanchez says:

    I am an art admirer and I have a little project, That you may help me to do.
    I have the basic conception of the work (oil over canvas 3m x 2.5m), and some reference images of what I want, but I am open to suggestions.
    How much will be for your work?
    Please contact me at 714-234-8005

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    David Mulatillo says:

    My total respect, you are truly an inspiration, The documentary was brilliant, thanks for allowing us see your story, your talent and your dedication. I would like to know prices on Van Gogh’s replicas. I already e-mail you, hope to hear from you soon.

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    Matthias Classen says:

    Dear Xiaoyong,
    I watched your documentary and you have inspired me. I have lived in China myself for a longer time and I share a deep love and connection for the Chinese people. I hope you have been blessed with prosperity and wealth, if anyone deserves it, it is you. I hope I can come to Dafen and meet you one day and buy one of your own paintings.
    我从洛杉矶送你爱

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    Matthias Classen says:

    Dear Xiaoyong, I watched a documentary and you have inspired me. I have lived in China myself for a longer time and I share a deep love and connection for the Chinese people. I hope you have been blessed with prosperity, if anyone deserves it, it you.
    我从洛杉矶送你爱

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    Brian O´Herin says:

    Dear Mr. Zhao,
    we watched the documentary and enjoyed it so much! You are a beautfiul artist. We wish all the best for you and your family and your fellow-painters.
    Best regards,
    Brian and Guadalupe

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    Jim Trimble says:

    I have the highest respect for you Mr.Zhao Xiaoyong. Your passion, total commitment and demanding eye for best quality art reproductions and originals is the best I’ve ever seen. And thank you for allowing us to watch your life in “China’s Van Goghs” documentary. Your life is as amazing, colorful and textured as Van Goghs. May I have your contact information for future communication? Have a good day.

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    Jim Trimble says:

    I have the highest respect for Mr.Zhao Xiaoyong. Your passion, total commitment and demanding eye for best quality art reproductions and originals is the best I’ve ever seen. And thank you for allowing us to watch your life in “China’s Van Goghs” documentary. Your life is as amazing, colorful and textured as Van Goghs. May I have your contact information for future communication? Have a good day.

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