California Sister Socks
Description: Artwork by Grace J of Long Beach published in the Lunar New Year Artbook. Artist Statement: " I was inspired to draw a dragon because I was born in year of the dragon myself. I have always loved dragons and am glad that it is currently year of the dragon. In Chinese culture, dragons represent power, wisdom, luck, and strength. During Lunar New Year parades, people often wear a long dragon puppet and march around the streets. This is called a dragon dance. "
Description: Artwork by Christine J of Long Beach published in the Lunar New Year Artbook. Artist Statement: "I've always admired tigers for their fierce yet composed demeanor. Traditionally, the lunar tiger symbolizes to bravery and strength, as well as clarity and beauty in nature. I included a full moon to represent Lunar New Year. I used several different watercolor techniques and fine line art pens."
Description: Artwork by Kayleen R of Long Beach published in the Lunar New Year Artbook. Artist Statement: "Snakes have always held a special place in my heart, so when I heard this year’s animal for Lunar New Year was the snake, I was already excited! I know that snakes have always had the reputation to be frightening, or are a common symbolism of deceit and trickery, and just have other negative traits associated with them. Well, I didn’t want to represent that side. Even though snakes can’t feel love, that doesn’t mean they can’t BE loved. So I displayed my love for snakes by showing the more innocent side of them, the more colorful side. Alongside the lucky golden fruit, I showed that snakes can be beautiful and vibrant too."
Description: Artist Moira F. for the Lunar New Year Art book. Artist Statement: "I was inspired to create this work because of tradition of the Chinese lantern festival and the significance of the snake as the animal of the 2025 year. I've been enlightened by the historical purpose and values that are displayed in different events. I mimicked an art style I used last year in my artwork "The wandering rabbit", displayed in the JCC for a youth art contest and implied it into this work."
Description: Artwork by Jeralyn C of Long Beach published in the Lunar New Year Artbook. Artist Statement: "For my art I was inspired by the Traditional Chinese dresses and the beautiful nature of snakes. When i was smaller i was I fell in love with reptiles, especially snakes, so when I saw this art competition i couldn't resist doing this. I hope my art is exceptional, I worked extremely hard on my art piece and hope for the best outcome."
