Chinese Bird Tapestries
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: 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
Description: Graceful and still, the blue heron stands among crimson spider lilies like a quiet guardian of the night. Inspired by traditional Japanese art, this design blends elegance, mystery, and natural beauty into one striking piece. Perfect for anyone drawn to the symbolism of patience, transformation, and strength.
