Phan Luan’s paintings are inspired by his keen awareness of nature and of his surroundings. He feels very fortunate to live in such a stimulating environment. Phan Luan lives in the house where he was born. A true son of Hanoi, Vietnam. Luan’s affection for his hometown pervades his paintings. Accompanied by his ever-present sketchbook he loves to walk through familiar street, enjoying and recording the beauty of everyday scenes. The magnificence of nature and of old Hanoi serves as a key impetus for his work.(credit Judith Hughes Day “Phan Luan”)