Ching Lai

Ching Lai grew up in a remote part of Malaysia. She started drawing at a very young age. Her paintings are often inspired by vies in nature such as the coconut trees and beaches that surround her hometown. A History of Art class taken in college opened her eyes to many master painters and instilled a lifetime of art appreciation. Johannes Vermeer, John Singer Sargent and Edgar Degas are amongst her favorites. Although she has pursued a career in technology, she has made art her hobby. She finds time to paint during annual summer vacations in Nova Scotia, and on weekends or nights with friends in Lexington, MA. She is now the board member of the Newton Watercolor Society.