Vu Nhu Hai is an experienced painter based in Laos who creates striking portraits in the style of photorealism. With great technical skill and detail, he captures the essence of his subject's characteristics on canvas. A refined lady appears at the centre of the composition against a sumptuous background of cinnabar red colour. Her simple and minimal dress in light earthy colours allows her natural beauty to shine through as she holds in her hand a flute instrument. Vu Nhu Hai graduated from Vietnam University of Fine Art in 1987 and is a member of Vietnam Fine Art Association. His paintings are featured in exhibitions and collections in Switzerland, France, USA, Japan, Holland and Canada.