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This essay will study the transformation of Taiwanese landscape painting, emphasizing the basics of traditional skills of ink painting, and the transformation to the modern ink painting form. There are six chapters in this essay. The first chapter discusses the motivation and objectives, examining the philosophical, cultural, symbolism, international discussions, and sustainability of paintings. The second chapter looks into the current situation of Taiwanese education in landscape painting. Third chapter explores the aesthetics of the oriental presentation of landscape painting. From the aspects of creations, symbolisms, linear, and colouring to discuss the skills and contents of modern day ink painting. Chapter four is the ideology behind the art form, by analysing the popular artists in the modern era and transforming that into the basics of individual painting styles. Chapter five is the actual creation and production. Developing the modern painting and inventing new skills based on traditional painting and philosophical thought processes. The last chapter is the reflection on the art pieces and future possibilities, reviewing the adventurous production process, redirecting it into self-actualisation. Maximizing freedom art from utilizing the new skills and form abstract concepts. Taiwan is a fabulous island, it is the heaven of arts. Integrating Taiwanese culture and the oriental painting aesthetics into a new art form will allow a new 21st century ink painting.
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