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​ARTIST PROFILE ​"I paint with vibrant colors everything that words fail to express. For me, painting is like the very air I breathe—an indispensable driving force of my life. In every brushstroke, you can feel my soul and the vivid rhythm of life." ​PERSONAL INFORMATION ​Date of Birth: May 16, 1981 ​EDUCATION & ART TRAINING ​Foundational Art: Learned portraiture and pencil sketching from an early age under the guidance of his father, Artist U Soe Htet. ​Academic Background: Obtained a Diploma in Arts from the National University of Arts and Culture (Yangon) in 2019. ​Specialized Training: ​Watercolor: Completed an online watercolor masterclass under Artist Myat Tun Aung. ​Acrylic & Palette Knife: Studied advanced acrylic and knife techniques under Artist Aung Naing Maung (ANM). ​Pastel: Inspired after watching a live demonstration by Master Artist Win Pe Myint at a DERWENT Art Supplies event; continued self-studying via YouTube, recognizing Master Win Pe Myint as his mentor from afar (Myin Sayar). ​WORK EXPERIENCE ​2000 – 2010: Commissioned Charcoal Artist for art galleries across Myanmar, including Yangon (Bogyoke Market), Mandalay (U Bein), Inwa, and Kalaw. ​2010 – 2012: Artist at Beauty Hand Co., Ltd. (Korea Comic Studio, Yangon Branch) – Body Edit Section. ​2013 – 2018: Artist at Toom Studio (Korea Comic Studio) – Body Edit Colour Section. ​2016 – Present: Freelance Portrait Artist (Accepting custom portrait commissions). ​2019 – 2020: Charcoal Portrait Instructor at Charm Life, teaching foundational and advanced sketching techniques. ​EXHIBITIONS ​2017 – 2026: ​Group Shows: Participated in 26 group art exhibitions. ​Solo Shows: Successfully held 2 solo art exhibitions.

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