Henry Hongru Zhou A well-known artist/painter in the southwest of the United States, Mr. Hong-Ru Zhou has developed a unique style in both Chinese and Western painting. He was born in Beijing, China in 1951 and grew up in China. When he was nine years old, he began to learn painting from his grandfather Tien-Jia Zhou. He worked hard and dreamed to be an excellent painter.

Although he was sent to the countryside during the Cultural Revolution (1966-1976),he did not give up his dream. He continued observing and enjoying nature, capturing and expressing its beauty in his art.

In 1972, he managed to return to Beijing, and became a student of three very well-known Chinese painters -- Wang Yuyi, who was honored as "Master of Masters" by Rongbao Zhai Gallery ; Wang Xuetao and Wei Jiangfan. Later he became a student of Xie Shinn, who is a student of world famous Master Painter, Qi Baishi. Thirteen years solidified his technique, sharpened his ability to capture the passing moments of life, and cultivated his a rtistic personality. He not only inherited the traditional Chinese painting style, but also created his own unique style in a relentless pursuant of artistic excellence. Therefore, although he is a very young artist, his works have been published in major newspapers in Beijing, and his paintings have been displayed among the rich collections of the Forbidden City (Palace Museum), China Historical Museum, Rongbao Zhai Gallery, Shanghai Duoyun Xuan Gallery and Shannxi Provincial Museum.

20" x 16" Cheerwood Frame, double mat, glass

20" x 16" Cheerwood Frame, double mat, glass

20" x 16" Cheerwood Frame, double mat, glass

20" x 16" Cheerwood Frame, double mat, glass

20" x 16" Cheerwood Frame, double mat, glass

20" x 16" Cheerwood Frame, double mat, glass

20" x 16" Cheerwood Frame, double mat, glass

20" x 16" Cheerwood Frame, double mat, glass

20" x 16" Cheerwood Frame, double mat, glass

20" x 16" Cheerwood Frame, double mat, glass

20" x 16" Cheerwood Frame, double mat, glass

To see the world, to explore the unknown, to find a free environment, and to present Chinese art to American people, Hong-Ru Zhou came to the United States in 1985. His talent was quickly recognized by the Chinese-American community . His paintings have been exhibited and war mly welcomed in San Antonio, Houston and Los Angeles, and his works have been purchased and collected by an increasing number of people.

Currently he serves as dean of the Chinese Academy of Painting in Houston, director of the Houston Chinese Painting A ssociation and a member of the Houston Association of Fine Arts. He is also the director of the Painting Association in San Antonio.

Mr. Zhou has held many solo exhibitions in the U.S. In 1990, he presented three major exhibitions and received accolades from celebrities in the arts society, and from news and cultural groups. Former President Bush wrote to him to thank him for his painting of a marvelously dignified horse entitled "Invincible".

The horses in Mr. Zhou ' s paintings are described as [Iron- boned Steeds,] which symbolize the vitality and spirit of youth. His tiger paintings, particularly the 12 tigers on a single scroll in the exhibit, portray the fearless animals as unique and distinctive, noble characters, thus obtaining the title [Tiger of Noble Lords]. His dragon paintings are well-known as [Tenryu-powerful heavenly dragon] symbolizing the energetic characteristic and spirit of good luck.

Zhou's creative brush can paint various subjects, from people to animals, from mountains to rivers, from flower to insects ... His paintings reveal truthfulness to life.

20" x 16" Cheerwood Frame, double mat, glass

20" x 16" Cheerwood Frame, double mat, glass

20" x 16" Cheerwood Frame, double mat, glass

20" x 16" Cheerwood Frame, double mat, glass

20" x 16" Cheerwood Frame, double mat, glass

20" x 16" Cheerwood Frame, double mat, glass

20" x 16" Cheerwood Frame, double mat, glass

20" x 16" Cheerwood Frame, double mat, glass

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• 李兆忠：一个中国画家的大峡谷梦(2006/02/26)

• 旅美画家周鸿儒先生（Mr. Henry Hong-Ru Zhou） 写在前面(2006/02/18)

• 周鸿儒资料下载(46页)(2006/02/18)

• 2月18日侨教中心举办文化座谈《绘画与生活》 周鸿儒将畅谈一年来的艺术人生 (特约记者 - 2006/02/17)

• 竞夸天下双无绝，独立人间第一香——新年前夕观周鸿儒大师牡丹系列 (PDF) (世界名人网记者 李水晶 - 2006/01/01)

• 朴实, 无华，宽广，博大的爱——中国画大师周鸿儒(PDF) (世界名人网记者 张爱华 - 2005/12/30)

• 李水晶张爱华宋军专访名画家　周鸿儒岁暮展示新作牡丹系列(世界名人网记者李水晶张爱华专访名画家周鸿儒 - 2005/12/28)

• 名人俱乐部白金三角组受邀为飓风灾民义演 首登主流晚会星光瞩目受到热烈欢迎 (特约记者 - 2005/12/06)

• 往日的時光——白金三角的藝術party令人神游暇想 (記者許阳 - 2005/12/04)

• 凤凰海鲜大酒家品味人生往日时光，名人白金三角组相聚回响艺术殿堂(视频) (世界名人网专题 - 2005/12/1)

• 名人俱乐部活动预告：往日时光 (世界名人网专题 - 2005/11/29)

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• 陈氏十九世太极拳十一代传人陈正雷休士顿之行——创造一个武学中充满艺术的人生 (PDF) (世界名人网特约记者 顾洁娜 - 2005/10/28)

• 美洲银行收购中国建设银行 企业文化重新定位聚焦中国——从美洲银行邀请周鸿儒画展暨剪相看美国企业文化的新定位(世界名人网记者李颖休斯敦特稿 - 2005/7/19)

• 美国大峡谷十二生肖起名卡亮相糖城蠔溪公园独立节——缩短了的华裔移民与各族裔的距离 (PDF)(世界名人网记者李颖休斯敦特约报道 - 2005/7/8)

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• 福遍僑灣社糖城市政府舉辦『紅,白,藍嘉年華會』 (僑灣社 - 2005/07/01)

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• 周鴻儒美国大峡谷十二生肖图全曝光 僑灣社獨立節将为美国朋友起中文名 (2005/6/12)

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• 三忆鸿儒思精神 画贯中西绘古今——记著名旅美画家周鸿儒先生 (PDF) (世界名人网记者徐莎休斯敦特别报道 - 2005/5/27)

• 怀念老画友陈逸飞先生 (PDF) (周鸿儒 - 2005/04/23)

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• 温馨、感人：峡谷文化绘画艺术讲座及展示会在莱斯大学顺利举行 (特约记者 - 2005/04/10)

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• 故乡是一种怀抱 .pdf (2005/2/9)

• “ 旷古幽山 ” 展会动态（图） (2004/12/18)

• “ 旷古幽山 ” 旅美画家周鸿儒山水画中国首展(PDF) (2004/12/5)

• 文化参赞赵海生夫妇与旅美画家周鸿儒先生在家中切磋画意.(2004/9/6)

• 旅美画家周鸿儒回国参展，文化参赞赵海生夫妇前往送行。(2004/9/6)

• 峡谷文化的诞生 (周鸿儒 - 2004/08/17)

• 河山万里图，中国万里行 (周子勤博士 - 2004/08/16)

• 紅藍白節糖城園游會照片一組.
  特约记者 - 2004/07/05
  

  阳光明媚的日子。(2004/7/4)

  桥湾社理事陈珂与常中政。(2004/7/4)

  糖城市长夫妇与中国画家周鸿儒合影留念。男女骑警环嗣保卫。(2004/7/4)

  美国银行和KC工程公司都是赞助商之一。美国银行助理副总裁的沈苏珊女士一家和KC工程公司老板陈珂在桥湾社摊位前合影。(2004/7/4)

  周鸿儒和黄丽珊老朋友合影。(2004/7/4)

  美国朋友拿到自己的中文名之后非常开心，坚持要记者拍照留念。(2004/7/4)

  周鸿儒和Alex Wang在桥湾社摊位前与保安一起合影。(2004/7/4)

  美国朋友带孩子一起要求给起中文名字。看上去妈妈是属猴的。(2004/7/4)

  左手写字也行。妈妈乘机让孩子自己写英文名。这个美国小女孩看上去属虎。(2004/7/4)

  这一对小朋友是属蛇的(2004/7/4)

  排队的人很多。这位是属龙的。很好看吧。(2004/7/4)

  庄玮婷对生肖不熟，只好查表。(2004/7/4)

  我也属虎。(2004/7/4)

  太忙了。大画家周鸿儒也来帮忙亲自起名。(2004/7/4)

  美国妈妈笑了，这次是周鸿儒亲自写的，很有保存价值。买一套原版可要好几千美金。(2004/7/4)

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  写了一张又一张，大家都兴致盎然。(2004/7/4)

  Toyo也来开后门，平时跟大画家要一张字不容易，现在趁着画家偷闲的空间，也要来签个字。(2004/7/4)

  桥湾社理事都来帮着起名字。胡丽玲女士工作很努力，起的名字也好听。(2004/7/4)

  美国朋友一家三口都来起个中文名字过美国国庆节。(2004/7/4)

  大画家周鸿儒鼎力相助，把十二生肖做在一块大画板上，自己题了字：“甲申七月四日”，让市长也在其上签了名，作为留念。(2004/7/4)