More from Laos: Lao house and kitchen

I found Lao traditional houses are a very beautiful. They are normally made of wood and built on stilts to protect themselves from flood in the rainy season. So, the residents have to climb steps or ladder to get in. The following painting was made based on a house I saw in Pakse, on the way to Khon Phapheng Falls in the south of Don Khon Island. The house was standing in the wet green forest and looked as if it was part of the nature. And, I like “Full moon” because it lights up the darkest hours, and always brings back my memory to all the places where I saw one…

PS: The little black dog in both paintings is “Aloha” who is called “Ethen” now. She is one of my favorite puppies, and it was so sad that I had to give her away. So I want to keep her in my memory on my painting.

Lao Kitchen on the other hands is dark and black because Lao people use charcoal or wood fire to cook. However, the combination of woods, fire, and baskets in the kitchen inspired me to paint. I added corns, garlic, chilies, fish, and a puppy behind the water bucket to give colors to the painting and make the kitchen more lively.