Daphne Xiao

A physician and a self-taught artist, I rediscovered painting during medical residency when I was noticing early signs of burnout. Painting started as a way for me to recharge and regroup after a long work week and has since slowly evolved into a true passion. I use a combination of acrylic paint and molding paste to create layered paintings with a subtle texture.

I love capturing peaceful but fleeting moments, such as an expansive sky, reflections in the water, sunsets and sunrises. My hope is that with each painting I can create a visual retreat that is as relaxing and restorative for the viewer to look at as it was for me to paint.