Rebecca Rees Shorts

Description: "Ladybug Bliss” sumi-e enso ink brush pen Chinese painting. Circling the flexible state of being... “Ladybug Bliss” is an original painting using a lavender and aqua blue ink brush pen. It measures 8-1/2” x 10-3/4” and painted on smooth, white paper with a thin deep blue border. A little lady bug takes an afternoon Sunday stroll along the beautiful blue bamboo. I am inspired by the elegance and simplicity of japanese ‘sumi-e’ and chinese ‘shui-mo hua’ paintings. This painting is from my ‘Beauty of Bamboo’ series. A circle -- known as "enso" in Japanese -- universally implies completeness, all. A zen circle can also imply zero, sunyata, absolute, true reality, enlightenment, no beginning/no end in all phenomena, no symbol, ...

Description: Sumo ink wash painting study #8 on 11″ × 14″ paper. The throwing of salt before a sumo bout is believed to purify the ring. Follow me on Instagram: #onefroggyevening

Description: Sumo Wrestlers #23. Sumo wrestlers ink wash painting study #23 on 11″ × 14″ vintage paper.

Description: Sumo #13 - Sumo wrestler ink wash painting on 11" x 14" vintage paper. Follow me on Instagram: @onefroggyevening

Description: Sumo ink wash painting study #10 on 11″ × 14″ paper. Follow me on Instagram: @onefroggyevening

Description: “Dream” sumi-e enso ink brush pen painting. Circling the flexible state of being... “Dream” is an original painting using green ink brush pens. Including the border, it measures 8-1/2” x 11” and is on heavy stock, textured white paper. I am inspired by the elegance and simplicity of japanese ‘sumi-e’ and chinese ‘shui-mo hua’ paintings. This painting is from my ‘Beauty of Bamboo’ series. A circle -- known as "enso" in Japanese -- universally implies completeness, all. A zen circle can also imply zero, sunyata, absolute, true reality, enlightenment, no beginning/no end in all phenomena, no symbol, the spread of Dharma as a turning wheel, harmony, and womb. “Notice that the stiffest tree is most easily cracked, while the ba...

Description: Sumo wrestlers ink wash painting study #4 on 11″ × 14″ paper.

Description: 'Tyger Tyger Burning Bright' is a mixed media painting on paper of a beautiful Tiger. The title of this work of art comes from the first line of a poem by William Blake, The Tyger. It was published in 1794 as part of the Songs of Experience collection. Media: prisma pencils, acrylic paint, paper

Description: Aureole - radiant circle. Enso brush pen painting on paper.

Description: From my 'Beauty of Bamboo' series. Featured in "Impressionistic Art". “Awareness” is an original wash bamboo painting on textured cream colored heavy stock paper. A combination of materials was used; acrylic paint and ink brush pen. I also used my fingers and hands to move the paint. It feels good and creates an interesting effect. I am inspired by the elegance and simplicity of japanese ‘sumi-e’ and chinese ‘shui-mo hua’ paintings.

Description: "Little Sunshine" is an original ink brush pen painting. Including the border, the original measures 8-1/2" x 11" and was painted on heavy stock, textured ivory paper. A ladybug takes a stroll along the leaf of a bamboo stalk. Her name is 'Little Sunshine'. She doesn't question the meaning of life but just enjoys the gift of nature. I am inspired by the elegance and simplicity of japanese 'sumi-e' and chinese 'shui-mo hua' paintings. This 'one stroke style' painting is from my 'Beauty of Bamboo' series. Bend with the wind, grow with ease, reach for the heavens, embrace the sun. - Rebecca Rees I assume reproduction rights to all of my original art. Nothing may be used in any way, shape or form on merchandise or promot...