Born in China, raised in Los Angeles, California, Gary has worked in his primary medium of watercolor since 1952.  His landscapes and wildlife subjects are oriented towards realism and blend Asian and Western styles.  Gary studied at the University of Southern California, Pepperdine University and the Otis Art Institute of Los Angeles.

His works have been exhibited nationwide at: *National Academy of Design (New York City, NY)* Watercolor USA (Springfield Art Museum, Springfield, MO)* Pacific Rim Wildlife Art Festival (Seattle, WA)* Los Angeles County Fair (Pomona, CA)* San Dimas Fall Wildlife Art Show (San Dimas, CA* Alhambra City Hall (Alhambra,CA)*Attorney General Building in Sacramento,CA (sponsored by the California Arts Council)* Living Desert (Palm Desert,CA)* Joshua Tree National Park (29 Palms,CA)* California Open Wildlife Art (San Diego,CA)* Death Valley 49'ers (Death Valley,CA)* La Quinta Art Festival (La Quinta,CA)* Descanso Garden (La Canada,CA)* Los Angeles County Botanic Gardens (Arcadia,CA)* Surf City Festival (Huntington Beach,CA).

Museum exhibition venues include: *Watercolor West (Riverside Art Museum) *Wildlife Art Festival (San Bernardino County Museum)*Floral Fantasy Exhibition and The Water's Edge Exhibition (both at the Lancaster Museum Art Gallery).

Gary's art has been published in SPLASH 5: Best of Watercolor, The Best of Flower Painting 2, and The Best of Wildlife Painting 2 (all of North Light Books Publishing).  His works are collected by the California State Chamber of Commerce, the Millard Sheets Gallery (LA County Fair), and The Sutter Club among others.  Gary has displayed his art in the Watercolor Gallery for 25 years...