Chinese Bird Mugs
Description: In Japan, as earlier in China, the mythical Phoenix was adopted as a symbol of the imperial household, particularily the empress. This mythical bird represents fire, the sun, justice, obedience, fidelity, and the southern star constellations. According to legend (mostly from China), the Hō-ō appears very rarely, and only to mark the beginning of a new era -- the birth of a virtuous ruler, for example. In other traditions, the Hō-ō appears only in peaceful and prosperous times (nesting, it is said, in paulownia trees), and hides itself when there is trouble. As the herald of a new age, the Hō-ō decends from heaven to earth to do good deeds, and then it returns to its celestial abode to await a new era.
Description: Bird (Chinese Radical) written in Traditional Chinese Characters. 隹 (zhuī). Traditional Chinese logograph fade graphic in a brush circle - simple design format. Great for learning or representing a millenia old sign. Chinese writing is an art and you can share it on T-Shirts Apparel Prints and other Products. When you're sitting on the train be sure to show it off.
Description: Mahjong tile design for women who love American mahjong, Mah Jong game nights, pretty tiles, weekly mahjong clubs, and playing with friends, moms, and grandmas. Funny mahjong gift for players who enjoy Chinese tile games, Craks Dots Bams, jokers, dragons, wind tiles, flower tiles, and friendly mahjong tournaments.
Description: Rise strong with the power of the Phoenix This design features the Chinese character 鳳 (Phoenix in Chinese) — a legendary symbol of rebirth, transformation, strength, and beauty. Known as the Queen of Birds in Eastern mythology, the Phoenix represents renewal, resilience, and inner power. Perfect for those searching for a phoenix symbol design, rebirth meaning, or Chinese calligraphy art, this piece blends cultural depth with a clean minimalist aesthetic. Also known in Mandarin as Feng (Fèng / 鳳), the Chinese Phoenix is often associated with grace, virtue, and feminine strength, making it a meaningful symbol for personal growth and transformation. Ideal for fans of mythology, spiritual symbols, Asian art, tattoo-style designs, and sy
Description: A majestic white rooster stands proudly atop an ornate ceremonial drum beneath an ancient golden pine tree, accompanied by a graceful hen and fluffy chicks. Inspired by traditional Japanese and East Asian decorative art, this intricate illustration features lavish gold filigree, flowing organic branches, exquisite feather detail, and a striking black background, creating an elegant, timeless design celebrating prosperity, family, and good fortune.
Description: A return to wildlife watercolours. From the start of this year I've been fortunate to have taken on a job where one of the daily tasks is to feed the garden's birds. This has allowed me the opportunity to capture some primary photographic reference that I've then painted from. When it comes to wildlife paintings, I like to work in watercolours because it adds a bit more of that hand painted element. Mistakes can be made and it only adds to the final product. I also worked these paintings a little more illustrative by adding in some thick outlines, cross hatching where it was welcomed and a little touch of pencils and paint pens. I've uploaded these paintings as a set, so if you like this one be sure to check out my other paintings
