Surrealism—which came to prominence in the 1920s—was a cultural movement not only confined to the world of art, but also characterizing literature, music, theatre, and philosophy.

In surreal oil paintings, artists often try to convey emotion through symbols, bright colors, and sometimes even simple shapes by using juxtapositions. Surrealism can often be seen as something that represents almost a dream-like state, and Jon Ching, an oil painter whose work focuses mainly on wildlife (and even more specifically birds), was able to make paintings using the very base of those ideas.

Born in Kaneohe, Hawaii and now based in Los Angeles, California, artist Jon Ching grew up around the wildlife that would later become the main subject of his surrealistic oil paintings. His incredible depictions of tigers, parrots, wolves, owls, and much more capture the wild, majestic beauty of the animal kingdom with an enchanting and magical twist.

If you found yourself mesmerized by Jon's painting style and would like to see more, we highly suggest to scroll down and see the rest of his brilliant work for yourself!

More info: jonchingart.com | Instagram

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KC Lancaster
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2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Great fins-to-flower petals image:)

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jevais
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2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Increable work of art.

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Avery S Alberico
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2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

¨Jerry, this is the THIRD TIME I've told you to get off me

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Peri Demirbaş
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10 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I am surprised with this painting. Very similar idea what i am painting:)

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jevais
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2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Such a stunning painting.

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2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Fun Fact: I'm more afraid of spiders than scorpians.

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GSMountainWolf
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2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

THIS IS THE MOST BEAUTIFUL WOLF PAINTING I HAVE EVER SEEN IT IS MY FAVORITE AND I LOVE WOLVES IT IS TOO BEAUTIFUL I AVSALOUTLY LOOOOOVVVE IT

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Trent Hanson
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2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

He looks like he is in pain :( also AMERICA

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