Liau Sin Fah, a self-taught artist born in Kuala Kangsar, Perak, has been interested in drawing since childhood. After retiring as a school teacher, Liau fully committed himself to the art industry in 2010. In 1992, Liau founded the Xinya Art Studio in Taiping where he started to teach art. Currently based in Taiping, Perak, Liau is an artist, art instructor, and gallery operator. Liau's passion for landscape painting is evident in his works, which often depict street scenes, fishing villages, coal mines, lakes, and mountains. He believes that art is a response to social life or the surrounding landscape. He emphasizes the importance of clear thinking and artistic conception when sketching, rather than blindly describing the image. He is particularly fond of the watercolour medium for its flowing effect and transparent qualities. 

Liau has held numerous solo exhibitions in Malaysia, including "Raintown Impression", Raintown Art Gallery, Taiping (2019); "Sojourn Between Two Places Penang – Taiping”, Galeri Seni Mutiara, Penang (2015); and "Rhythm of Colours II", City Art Gallery, Kuala Lumpur (2012). Liau has also participated in various group exhibitions in Malaysia and abroad, including China and South Korea. Liau is a member of several art societies, including the Malaysia Watercolour Society, Penang Watercolour Society, Penang Art Society, Balik Pulau Art Society, Penang Teacher Art Circle, Perak Art Society, and Contemporary Malaysian Watercolourists Association.