Liu Dawei, an artist who specializes in traditional Chinese painting, was re-elected the president of the Chinese Artists Association (CAA) here on Wednesday.

A total of 225 fine artists were elected to form the association's council by 441 delegates at its eighth national congress, which ran through Monday to Wednesday.

Wang Mingming and 13 others were elected vice-president.

Liu said that fine art in China has seen a new dawn and the CAA is very confident about the art form's future.

Liu, 68, was first elected CAA president in 2008. He was taught by renowned Chinese painters such as Ye Qianyu, Jiang Zhaohe, Li Keran, Wu Zuoren and Huang Zhou, and excels in depicting historical events and the life of minority groups in north China.

Dozens of his works have been exhibited in China and abroad. His "Playing Polo" was acquired by ex-International Olympic Committee President Juan Antonio Samaranch.

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