Coral Ye Chen
Award-Winning Watercolour Artist
My Story
I am Coral, a watercolour artist. I've painted for most of my life, and I tried oil and acrylic along the way, but watercolour was always the one that stuck. I love how transparent and unpredictable it is, which is part of what keeps me coming back.
For many years, raising my five children came first. I kept teaching art during that time, which I loved, but my own painting mostly took a back seat. Once my kids left for university, I finally had the time to focus on my own work.
Since 2020, I've painted professionally, and I've grown a lot since then. My work has won several awards, including the Top Award in a 2021 online watercolour competition and honors from Women in Watercolor and the Louisiana International Watercolor Society in 2026.
Even through difficult times, creating watercolour paintings has always brought me peace of mind, clarity and passion for what I do.
Awards & Selected Honors
Merchandise Award
"Weathered Grace," Women in Watercolor International Competition & Online Exhibition.
Weimer Congemin Memorial Award
"The Keeper of Early Dreams," Louisiana International Watercolor Society International Exhibition.
Award
"Radiance of a Smile," Canadian Society of Painters in Water Colour (CSPWC) 100th Annual Open Water Exhibition. The painting was also acquired during the exhibition.
First Place
"Blessed Are the Meek," International Watercolor Society (IWS) Golden Brush Contest.
Weimer Congemin Memorial Award
"Under the Sun," Louisiana International Watercolor Society International Exhibition.
Top Award
"Blessed Are the Meek," 7th Golden Brush International Online Watercolour Competition.