All original artworks

Pacific Northwest paintings

Original artworks featuring small towns, cities and natural sceneries in the Puget Sound region

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"We have seen so many wonderful artworks today, but I found myself going back to Ina’s painting over and over. I can see every single painterly marks, including these little defects. But who cares? That confidence… and the fact the artist simply showed up and captured what's in front of her… if you look at the old masters' work, that's exactly what they did. This painting belongs in a museum!

- Jury Vladislav Yeliseyev, commenting on Ina’s winning entry at the Northwest Watercolor Society’s 84th International Open Exhibition

Mediterranean paintings

Original artworks reminiscing my favorite travel memories in Southern Europe and Greek Island.

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Shanghai paintings

Partially based on memories, partially based on present-time photographs, these paintings were born out of nostalgia, revoking the childhood moments of growing up in Shanghai.

San Francisco paintings

Original artworks of my second hometown San Francisco as known by the locals

"Ina is an extremely talented watercolor artist and captured San Francisco beautifully, just like I remember it as a local. Her original paintings are just breathtaking in real life, with beautiful colors, lights, shadows, and perspectives."

- Chloe F.

Venice paintings

Original artworks that unveils the beauty of Venice as I experienced it myself, with modern compositions and tribute to the timeless subjects.

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"When I first saw Ina's art I knew I had to buy a print, when I hung up the print, I needed an original! I love living in the Pacific Northwest and Ina's work perfectly represents it! Bravo!"

- Kade H.

Istanbul paintings

Ancient history meets metropolitan living, Istanbul is a perpetual fascination and I wish to visit again in the future.

Sold artworks

Gallery of recently sold artworks

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See my work in-person at Carrie Goller Gallery

Run by the accomplished artist Carrie Goller, this small but impactful gallery is a mainstay in the historic downtown Poulsbo, beloved by many collectors regionally and nationwide. They represent a select group of local talents in the Kitsap and Olympic Peninsula.

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New representing gallery: Collective Vision Gallery

A reputable and long-standing gallery situated in downtown Bremerton, Washington, known for its provocative artworks, community involvement and its annual juried exhibition that showcases the best talents in the Pacific Northwest region of the United States.

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About the artist Ina Xi

As a cultural nomad who travelled and lived in different places around the world before settling in Port Orchard, Washington, Ina's work explores themes of nostalgia, adventure and collective human experiences.

Despite her recent transition from corporate roles into the art career, Ina has already gained regional and international recognition for her work, while cultivating a loyal online community through her YouTube channel - inaxiwatercolor.

Her accolades include 1st Place in the NWWS International Open, 1st Place in Parklane Gallery’s Smallworks Winter Show 2024, and the Emerging Artist Award at the 2025 CVG Annual Show.

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