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Oil painting of the golden glow of the afternoon sun in outdoor cafe in France by NC artist JJ Jiang

Idyllic Afternoon

JJ Jiang's "Idyllic Afternoon" has been selected by the editor for inclusion in Fine Art Connoisseur's "Cityscape & Metropolitan Life Portfolio" for the March/April 2026 issue. 

Oil painting of cathedral in Spain by NC artist JJ Jiang

Hidden Solace

JJ Jiang's painting "Hidden Solace" was selected for the 34th National Juried Exhibition of Oil Painters of America. The show will be held at Herrig Center for the Arts in Bradenton, Florida in June of 2025.

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Watercolor portrait of a girl with green hair and bangs wearing a beret by NC artist JJ Jiang

Girl in a Beret

JJ Jiang's "Girl in a Beret" was awarded Fourth Place  at  the Watercolor Society of North Carolina's 2025 Annual Juried Exhibition held at the Wilson Arts Center, Wilson, NC in October of 2025.

watercolor painting of hot noonday by JJ Jiang

Noon

JJ Jiang's "Noon" has been awarded the "Dr. Kenneth Hanck Memorial Award"  at  the Watercolor Society of NC's 2023 Annual Juried Exhibition which was held at the Durham Arts Council, located in Durham, NC. SOLD

This is an oil painting by NC artist JJ Jiang of boats on a quiet creek at dawn with soft sunlight reflecting the boats and trees on the serene water.

Dawn is Quiet

JJ Jiang's "Dawn is Quiet" was juried into and awarded the "Seascape of Excellence" award for the Oil Painters of America's 2022 Eastern Regional Exhibition! The show was hosted by James R. Ross Fine Art located in Indianapolis, Indiana in October 2022. SOLD

NC Artist JJ Jiang in his studio at the Village Art Circle in Cary, NC.

JJ is honored to have been interviewed by VoyageRaleigh about his journey as an artist and local gallery owner.  To read his story, click HERE.

Award-winning Oil painting by NC artist JJ Jiang of young girl lying at rest in a red and gold kimono.

Dream Carrier

JJ Jiang's "Dream Carrier" has won an Honorable Mention Award in the 2021 Spring Online Showcase at the Oil painters of America.

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Oil painting by NC artist JJ Jiang of city street in Rome Italy, depicting trams and vehicles within the ancient buildings.

Eternal City 永恒的城市

Eternal City 永恒的城市

JJ Jiang's oil painting "Eternal City" was selected for inclusion in the American Impressionist Society 21st Annual National Juried Exhibition! The exhibition was held at Illume Gallery in beautiful St. George, Utah in November 2020. SOLD

Watercolor painting by NC artist JJ Jiang of rural Chinese farm after the rain.

After the Rain 早春新雨

JJ Jiang's "After the Rain" painting was selected for the National Watercolor Society 99th International Exhibition.  The exhibition was in November, 2019 in San Pedro, California.  SOLD

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Heading to Boise, Idaho

JJ is honored and delighted to be heading to Boise, Idaho in June/ 2026 as juror for the Idaho Watercolor Society's Annual Exhibition!  In conjunction with the show and ceremony, JJ will be offering a three-day watercolor workshop!

Oil Painting by NC artist JJ Jiang of studio model dressed in vibrant red taking a break and looking at her cell phone.

Artist's Model

JJ Jiang's painting "Artist's Model" was selected for the 33rd National Juried Exhibition of Oil Painters of America. The show was held at Mark Arts located in Wichita, Kansas in May of 2024. SOLD

Luscious oil painting of a gondola in a Venice Italy canal by NC artist JJ Jiang

Impression - Venice

JJ Jiang's painting "Impression - Venice" was selected for the  Oil Painters of America 2024 Eastern Regional Exhibition. The show was held at The Centerpiece Fine Art Gallery located in Raleigh, North Carolina. SOLD

Oil painting of outdoor cafe in France by NC artist JJ Jiang

Idyllic Afternoon

JJ Jiang's "Idyllic Afternoon" has been awarded the "Figurative Award of Excellence" at  the Oil Painters of America's 2023 Eastern Regional Exhibition which was hosted by Beverly McNeil Gallery, located in Birmingham, Alabama. 

Oil Painting of a quiet meditative moment in the sanctuary of a  Venice Italy church with soft glowing light streaming through by NC Artist JJ Jiang.

Seeking Solace

JJ Jiang's "Seeking Solace" was selected for the 31th National Juried Exhibition of Oil Painters of America. The show was held at the Steamboat Art Museum, located in Steamboat, Colorado in June 2022. SOLD

Watercolor painting by NC artist JJ Jiang of young girl delicately standing with a draped red and gold kimono around her.

Awakening

JJ Jiang's "Awakening" 怀春( from his series of KIMONO--BEAUTY + FORM 珂摩诺---形与色的和谐) painting was selected for the National Watercolor Society 101st International Exhibition. October, 2021!SOLD

Oil painting by NC artist JJ Jiang of a clear plastic bag of bright red apples on top of a newspaper.

Apple Daily

JJ Jiang's "Apple Daily" was selected for the 30th National Juried Exhibition of Oil Painters of America. The show was held at the California Center for the Arts, located in Escondido, California in May 2021. SOLD

Oil painting by NC artist JJ Jiang of small fishing boats tied up on water in Staithes UK.

Beck Side 涧水边

JJ Jiang's oil painting titled "Beck Side" was accepted into the Oil Painters of America 29th Annual National Juried Exhibition of Traditional Oils. The show was held in Fredericksburg,Texas in May, 2020. 

SOLD at the Exhibition!

Watercolor painting by NC artist JJ Jiang of bag of red apples.

A Bag of Apples 一袋苹果

JJ Jiang's "A Bag of Apples" painting was selected for the American Watercolor Society's 152nd Annual international Exhibition held in the historic Salmagundi Club in New York City, April ,2019.  SOLD

watercolor painting of portrait of a confident young woman by NC artist JJ Jiang.

Confident

JJ Jiang's "Confident" has been selected for The 159th Annual International Exhibition of the American Watercolor Society (AWS). The exhibition will be held April 7 – May 1, 2026, at the Salmagundi Club in NYC.

watercolor painting of  hot noonday sunshine on a cabin by NC artist JJ Jiang

Noon

JJ Jiang's "Noon" was 

accepted into the the 158th Annual Exhibition of the American Watercolor Society.  The Exhibition was held in April  2025, at the Salmagundi Club in NYC.  SOLD

Artist JJ Jiang is featured in the Art of Watercolour Magazine. His masterful watercolor work is featured on the cover and an inside portfolio

The Art of Watercolour

JJ is honored to be featured in the 54th edition of The Art of Watercolour Magazine, a top international watercolor magazine published in France. Along with the front cover painting, an interview with JJ and portfolio spread are inside. Check it out here!

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Heading to to Pickens,SC

JJ is honored and delighted to be heading to Pickens, SC in August/2023 as juror to the South Carolina Watermedia Society's 46th Annual National Exhibition. In conjunction with the show and ceremony, JJ will be offering a three-day watercolor workshop!

Watercolor painting of an old stone Chinese farm after the rain by NC Artist JJ Jiang.  Wisps of smoke swirl into the sky while a group of hens are in the front area.

After the Rain 早春新雨

This painting won the Past Presidents Award in the 2021 Watercolor Society of NC Annual Juried Exhibition.  With this entry, JJ also was awarded "master status" in WSNC.  To read more about this journey, click HERE  SOLD

This is an oil painting by NC artist JJ Jiang of a bustling street in Montmartre Paris where we see artists displaying their works for sale.

Montmartre Stroll

JJ Jiang's "Montmartre Stroll"  painting was selected for the Oil Painters of America 2021 Salon Show hosted by Quinlan Visual Arts Center, located in Gainesville, Georgia in June, 2021. SOLD

Award-winning Oil painting by NC artist JJ Jiang of an interior hall with sunlight streaming in over some visitors of  Louvre Museum in Paris

Visit to the Louvre

JJ Jiang's "Visit to the Louvre" was selected as the Silver Medal Award winner for the Oil Painters of America's 2020 Eastern Regional Exhibition! The exhibition was held at the Reinert Fine Art Gallery, located in Charleston, South Carolina,

SOLD at the Exhibition!

Watercolor painting by NC artist JJ Jiang of young woman reclining in blue kimono.

At Rest

JJ Jiang's "At Rest" 小憩( from his series of KIMONO--BEAUTY + FORM 珂摩诺---形与色的和谐) painting was selected for the National Watercolor Society 100th International Exhibition. October, 2020 SOLD

Watercolor painting by NC artist JJ Jiang of glass vase of white roses by green cloth.

White & Green

"White & Green" was accepted into the  National Watercolor Society's 2018 Annual Members Exhibition held at the NWS Gallery in San Pedro, California. SOLD

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