The northern city of [Chiang Mai] [1] is often praised by visitors for its diverse art and culture. The city is simply teeming with art galleries, temples and museums. So it isn’t surprising that the newly opened gallery named Look At This, which is located opposite the Amari Rincome Hotel on Nimmanhemin Road, should have proven to be a big success. This month, the gallery is contributing to Chiang Mai’s cultural profile by hosting Singaporean painter Li Li Tan. Li Li Tan is known for her bright, happy images and the paintings have been a big hit. "I dream a lot in both colour and black and white" Li Li told [Good Morning Chiang Mai] [2] recently. "One of my favourite paintings here is Ave Maria. I dreamt it in black and white, then painted it in colour". Li Li Tan managed to sell several paintings on her first night in Chiang Mai, with the painting of Ave Maria painted in acrylic on canvas being sold for 40,000 baht. Another, larger painting also sold for 80,000 baht. Back in Singapore Lil Li Tan works as a TV commercial producer and photographer. However, she is so taken with Chiang Mai that she has announced plans to settle in the city in the near future. [1]: http://1stopchiangmai.com [2]: http://gmorning.info/news 2009-07-03T09:15:00+07:00 1353 2009-07-03T09:48:18+07:00 5 true 1353-chiang-mai-gallery-welcomes-new-artist Andrew