. Posted by Sherrie Thai of ShaireProductions.com
In the Chinese Taoist tradition, spirit papers (designs symbolizing good will, wealth and material objects) are burned for the ancestors and gods to be used in the spirit world and afterlife. This practice is similar to the tradition of the Ancient Egyptians, who buried objects (and other living souls) with the deceased to travel with them to the afterlife. Burning spirit papers is done primarily around the Lunar New Year, as a homage to the past.
. Posted by Sherrie Thai of Shaire Productions.
Red Bamboo is a mixed media illustration that is inspired by the traditional brush paintings of China and Japan. An art print is now available at my Etsy store.
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This drawing was inspired by the watercolor landscapes of Asian masters. Majority of the artwork was created with a brush pen (Faber Castell, Shades of Grey). The sky was done with graphite as I wanted a subtler, toned-down effect.
Posted by Sherrie Thai of Shaire Productions
Posted by Sherrie Thai of Shaire Productions.
Tale of Two Dragons is another pen and digital creation.
A modified print with metallic inks (gold and silver) has been donated to the Achieving Art Charity Show, benefiting Saplings School for Autistic Children.
Posted by Sherrie Thai of Shaire Productions.
Here is a simple photo of Chinese calligraphy that could be used as a background for both commercial and non-commercial/personal work. Simply click on the image above and go to “All Sizes” to download various sizes. This is part of my Creative Commons library of free backgrounds. Enjoy!
Posted by Sherrie Thai of Shaire Productions.
You’re welcome to download this beautiful red pattern for use in your backgrounds or artwork. More free backgrounds can be found on my Flickr Creative Commons folder here
She was waiting offstage to perform at the Cherry Blossom Festival.