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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.

"tant d'amour"....means 'so much love'. a sweet little watercolor painting dedicated to all those that love.

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"

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

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

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

"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

“Scarlet Solace” is an original black ink and red acrylic sumi-e painting. It is bold and powerful. The painting measures 11” x 17" and is on white paper. The path of Zen leads to peace... 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. The bamboo is a magnificent gift from nature. My paintings are created to relax the inner soul, bring peace and tranquility to the spiritual side of your nature. “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 ...

I dedicate this painting to the peace and tranquility that lies within our soul. “Meditate” is an original acrylic wash painting. Including the border, it measures 8-1/2” x 11” and is painted on heavy stock, white textured paper. 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. The bamboo is a magnificent gift from nature. 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 promotional items of any kind. ..less is more… This piece w...

Original bamboo drawing on 5" x 7" heavy card stock. This is from my new, "mini card size drawing" series on Etsy. It is drawn with red and blue ink brush pens. Drawn at The Huntington Library and Gardens in San Marino, California - June 24, 2011. I sat under the trees near the Bonsai garden. Black background used to enhance visibility of drawing. It is not included with your purchase. *********** The path of Zen leads to peace... 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. The bamboo is a magnificent gift from nature. My paintings are created to relax the inner soul, bring peace and tranquil...

I dedicate this painting to soft breezes. Featured in groups: "Shameless Self Promotion" and "California Love". “Soft Breeze” is an original watercolor sumi-e wash painting using Namiki blue ink. Including the border, it measures 8-1/2” x 11” and is on heavy stock, textured white paper. Sumi-e is a 'one stroke' style of painting. My paintings are created to relax the inner soul, bring peace and tranquility to the spiritual side of your nature. 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. l “Notice that the stiffest tree is most easily cracked, while the bamboo or willow survives by bending with the wind.” - Bruce L...

"Purple Heart" #2 is an original drawing using purple ink brush pens on paper We all deserve a purple heart.

"Motu" is an original acrylic and ink brush pen wash painting. It is painted on an 8-1/2" x 11" heavy stock, textured egg shell colored paper. In the language of beautiful Tahiti, the word "motu" means small island, or islet. It is one of the many homes of the graceful 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. “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…

Simplicity is an original piece of art using an ink brush pen on heavy weight, textured paper. I dedicate this piece to the simple joys in life. -Rebecca Rees

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

Forgive is an enso bamboo brush painting on paper. Ink brush pens.

Everyone has a little muse. Mine is a hummingbird... I dedicate this painting to inspiration. My 'Little Muse' was painted using a combination of watercolors, prisma pencils and ink brush pens. It is on a heavy weight, cream colored textured paper. I am inspired by the elegance and simplicity of japanese ‘sumi-e’ and chinese ‘shui-mo hua’ paintings.

Mother Hummingbird and Baby is drawn on heavy weight textured paper with a variety of colored prisma pencils. With the border, it measures 8-1/2" x 11". I dedicate this drawing to my mother... This piece was Featured in: "California Love" and "Just For You" - "Artist's Universe" - "The Best of Anything & Everything" - "International Showcase" - "Impressionist Art".

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

"Soft Flowers" is an original chinese brush painting. Painted with a lavender blue and gray ink brush pen on heavy stock paper. I dedicate this painting to Springtime. ********* 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… Rebecca

"Peaceful Lady" is an original painting. It is painted with a deep gray ink brush pen. Including the border, it measures 8-1/2" x 11" and is on heavy stock, white textured paper. A little ladybug takes a peaceful stroll along the bamboo. 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. The bamboo is a magnificent gift from nature. Bend with the wind, grow with ease, reach for the heavens, embrace the sun. - Rebecca Rees 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 dedicate this painting to a peaceful solution to conflict. "A Time for Peace" is an original painting. For the paper, I painted on a page taken from a very old japanese/american dictionary. Page #625. The bamboo and chinese character are painted with a black ink brush pen. The chinese character is the symbol for 'Peace'. 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. “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...

“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...

The six numbers that shape our Universe.

Visionary” sumi-e enso ink brush pen painting. Circling the flexible state of being... “Visionary” is an original painting using a deep, forest green ink brush pen. It measures 8-1/2” x 11” and is on heavy stock, textured ivory white paper with a thin rustic brown border. 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 ...

“Beauty” sumie ink brush pen painting. I dedicate this painting to Donna Moore, a beautiful soul. Circling the flexible state of being... “Beauty” is an original painting using a black ink brush pen. It measures 8-1/2” x 11” and is on heavy stock, textured cream colored 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. “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...

I dedicate this painting to the color 'blue'. Our sky is blue and so is the ocean, flowers, bubbles, sapphires, blueberries and many other gifts of nature. “enso blu” is a sumi-e enso ink brush pen painting. Circling the flexible state of being... “enso blu” is an original painting using blue ink and a turquoise blue ink brush pen. It measures 8-1/2” x 11” and is on heavy stock, textured cream colored paper with a thin royal blue border. 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, ...

"Inspirit" is dedicated to all those that embrace creativity and share it with the world. Featured In: "A Class of It's Own Art Gallery" - "The Best of Anything and Everything" - "Paint Book" - "Painted Nature & Object" - "Live, Love, Dream" - "Impressionist Art" - "Artist's Universe". "Inspirit" is an original acrylic and ink wash painting. Including the border, it measures 8-1/2" x 11" and is painted on heavy stock, white textured paper. 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. The bamboo is a magnificent gift from nature. Bend with the wind, grow with ease, reach for the heavens, embrac...

“Aura” is an original ink brush pen painting. It is painted using two different shades of purple ink brush pens. Including the border, the painting measures 8-1/2” x 11” and is on heavy stock, white paper. The path of Zen leads to peace... 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. The bamboo is a magnificent gift from nature. My paintings are created to relax the inner soul, bring peace and tranquility to the spiritual side of your nature. “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...

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

Summer - sumie ink brush painting. Summer is an original painting using ink brush pens. 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. My paintings are created to relax the inner soul, bring peace and tranquility to the spiritual side of your nature. “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… ...

A watercolor painting of a marvelous spatuletail hummingbird. It only has four tail feathers. In a male, the outer two are elongated and end in a violet-blue disc or spatule. Birds are so cool…

Looking from Whakatipu heights towards snow dusted Remarkables/Kawarau mountain range, near Queenstown on a clear blue sky day.