作者：Thomas Tang Waihung

Master Yang Shensum spent his whole life in his pursuit of the art of Chinese painting and calligraphy. He had not only studied the traditional Chinese painting technique and the skill of Lingnan School of painting started by Gao Jianfu, but also absorbed the Western theories of light, composition and sketching. Haster Yang consolidated others to form the style of his own.

Master Yang always encourages his followers to absorb whatever techniques that can enrich ones own painting. Mr. Yung Shingcho has definitely one of the many that followed the teaching.

Yung followed Master Yang for over thirty years. He has deep understanding of his master’s technique of painting landscape, flowers and birds, as well as animals. However, this does not obstruct him from forming his own style - his way of presenting the strength and spirit of the objects he paints. Creation and independence of mind are the real spirit of Lingnan School of painting.

I got acquaintance to Yung because of Master Yang. I once studied painting in Master Zhao Shaoang’s academy. My painting can hardly compare with my dear friend due to my laziness, yet I have the opportunity to meet many contemporary masters of painting. Through viewing their paintings as well as listening to their theories, I still can say that I have some understanding in contemporary Chinese art. Yung always let me view his work and I do sometimes make my comment frankly, although sometimes might make my friend unhappy; however it is what friends are for.

For this publication of Yung’s work, I have a chance to make a preview. From the diversified topics he painted, I do believe that he is actually building his own style upon the foundation laid down by Master Yang. After viewing these works, I do regret my laziness and definitely I am not a good student of Master Zhao.

Saying all these, I do believe that anyone can see the achievement of Yung through works in this publication and it is not necessary for me to comment anymore.

（文章来源：《薰沐春风---容绳祖画聚》）