Rebecca Rees Tapestries

"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, ...

"...and the world will live as one." - John Lennon, Imagine. This piece of art is dedicated to John Lennon. "As One" is an original drawing/painting using a brown archival ink brush pen. It is a 'one stroke' style of drawing. The original was painted on 8-1/2" x 11" medium weight, desert sand colored paper. I am inspired by the elegance and simplicity of japanese ‘sumi-e’ and chinese, ‘shui-mo hua’ painting. From my 'Beauty of Bamboo' series. "Notice that the stiffest tree is most easily cracked, while the bamboo or willow survives by bending with the wind." - Bruce Lee - I assume reproduction rights to all of my original art. Nothing may be used in any way, shape or form on merchandise or promotional items of any k...

"Sweet Pea" Watercolor painting of a sweet little bird. Original measures 4.5" x 6-1/4" on vintage watercolor paper.

'Tiny' is a watercolor painting of a tiny but mighty hummingbird. It is painted on vintage watercolor paper.

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

'Little Peeper' is a hummingbird watercolor painting on vintage paper.

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

"Lyrical Dreams" is an original drawing using an ink brush pen. It is a 'one stroke' style of drawing. Sumie attempts to capture the Chi or life spirit of the subject with just a few strokes of the brush. 5.5" x 8". Sand colored light weight sketch book paper with a hint of musical images. I am inspired by the elegance and simplicity of japanese ‘sumi-e’ and chinese, ‘shui-mo hua’ painting. "Notice that the stiffest tree is most easily cracked, while the bamboo or willow survives by bending with the wind." -Bruce Lee. I assume reproduction rights to all of my original art. Nothing may be used in any way, shape or form on merchandise or promotional items of any kind. less is more

'Fairy Wren' is a watercolor painting on vintage paper.

'Bamboo Garden' is a sumi-e ink wash painting on watercolor paper. Bamboo is beautiful...

'Still Moments' is a sumi-e ink brush painting on thin, delicate white asian paper. Sumi-e is an ancient asian style of painting. Emphasis is put on each individual stroke. Our homes are cluttered, Our lives are cluttered, Our minds are cluttered.... I hope this painting offers you a still moment of peace and relaxation. I dedicate this painting to simplicity.

"Dreamland" is a sumie ink brush painting. The original is 8.5" x 11" on light weight, smooth white paper. I am inspired by the elegance and simplicity of japanese sumi-e painting. "Notice that the stiffest tree is most easily cracked, while the bamboo or willow survives by bending with the wind." -Bruce Lee. I try to set my scanner to be as close as possible to the original color of the art piece. There is a slight color variation between the digital and the scanned original art. I assume reproduction rights to all of my original art. Nothing may be used in any way, shape or form on merchandise or promotional items of any kind. Thank you…

Sumo ink wash painting study #9 on 11″ × 14″ paper. Follow me on Instagram: @onefroggyevening

'A Peaceful Place' is a watercolor painting of a beautiful lake. I wish I was there right now...

Nesting - Hummingbird Watercolor Painting on vintage paper by Rebecca Rees

'Kotori' means "little bird" in Japanese. Though tiny in stature, the hummingbird embraces a bold and fierce nature that equals the size of a mountain. Kototi is an original watercolor painting on watercolor paper. It measures 6-3/4" x 9" and rests on a golden piece of rice paper which provides a border. My paintings are created to relax the inner soul, bring peace and tranquility to the spiritual side of your nature. I assume reproduction rights to all of my original art. Nothing may be used in any way, shape or form on merchandise or promotional items of any kind.

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

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

Little Lady: Baby Elephant Watercolor Painting #17 Crow quill pen and ink painting on vintage watercolor paper. Loxodonta Africana

'Bathing Beauty' is a charcoal pencil drawing of a Betta Fighting Fish. Also referred to as a Siamese Fighting Fish. Drawn on paper.

'Lion' is a prisma pencil drawing on vintage paper, of a beautiful majestic Lion. This original drawing measures 9"x12"

Best Friends: Elephant Watercolor Painting #21 Crow quill pen and ink painting on vintage watercolor paper.

Coral Queen is a drawing of a betta/siamese fighting fish. I used a Crimson Red Prismacolor Watercolor pencil. It is drawn on textured white paper.

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

Little Blue Bird is a sumi-e painting on vintage watercolor paper. I used an ink brush pen and watercolor. The original measures 4-1/2" x 6-1/4"

Elephant Watercolor Painting #23. "Strolling Along". Crow quill pen and ink painting on vintage watercolor paper.

"Pensive" is an ink wash painting of an elephant. It is painted on vintage watercolor paper.

Majestic: Elephant Watercolor Painting #19 Crow quill pen and ink painting on vintage watercolor paper.

"Strolling along..." is an original sumi-e, wash bamboo painting by me, Rebecca Rees. It measures 8-1/2" x 11" and is painted on a heavy weight, cream colored, textured paper. #1 archival brush pen and acrylic paint wash. A ladybug takes a stroll on one of the branches. stamped near bottom...my name in Chinese. I am inspired by the elegance and simplicity of japanese 'sumi-e' and Chinese 'shui-mo hua' paintings. From 'The Beauty of Bamboo' series.

'Cinnamon Leaves' is a prisma pencil drawing. On desert sand colored sketch paper.

Breakfast - Elephant #28 Ink Wash Painting on vintage paper.

"Little Dude". Baby elephant Watercolor Painting #24. Crow quill pen and ink painting on vintage watercolor paper.

Handel Water Music Tree #4 Original brush pen drawing of a California Oak tree. Drawn on 5.5″ × 7.5″ vintage music score paper. From G. F. Handel Water Music in F; Hawkes Pocket Scores is my sketch book. This is the fourth sketch of my water music tree series. Drawn at Descanso Gardens – La Canada, California.

Let's Play: Baby Elephant Watercolor Painting #11 Crow quill pen and ink painting on vintage watercolor paper.

"Birdie" is an original sumi-e ink wash painting. It is a 'one stroke' style of painting. Sumie attempts to capture the Chi or Life Spirit of the subject with just a few strokes of the brush. 8" x 11" on white paper. I am inspired by the elegance and simplicity of japanese sumi-e painting. "Notice that the stiffest tree is most easily cracked, while the bamboo or willow survives by bending with the wind." -Bruce Lee. I assume reproduction rights to all of my original art. Nothing may be used in any way, shape or form on merchandise or promotional items of any kind. Thank you…

"Inspiration" is an original ink brush pen painting. It measures 8-1/2" x 11" and is painted on smooth, white paper. I am inspired by the elegance and simplicity of japanese 'sumi-e' paintings. This 'one stroke style' painting is from my 'Beauty of Bamboo' series. The bamboo is a magnificent gift from nature. Bend with the wind, grow with ease, reach for the heavens, embrace the sun. - Rebecca Rees