Feb 22, 2011

Photos: Chinese New Year Parade

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SF Chinese New Year Parade: Women in a Fan Float

SF Chinese New Year Parade: Candid Women

Chinese Dragon Decoration

SF Chinese New Year Parade

SF Chinese New Year Parade

SF Chinese New Year Parade: Dragon

SF Chinese New Year Parade: Finale

Video: Traditional Korean Drummer

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Brief clip of a traditional Korean music performance at the Oakland Asian cultural Center.

Inspiration: Cartoons and Classic Art

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Vine and Leaves Arm Tattoo Sleeve

Love this rendition of Jessica Rabbit and Manet's "A Bar at the Folies-Bergère". Unfortunately, the artist is unknown, but wonderful stuff nonetheless.

Feb 16, 2011

Photos: Asian Arts

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Green and White Chinese Lion Head

Traditional Japanese Dolls

Free Photo Downloads: Rough Textures

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Old Tree Bark Pattern

Chipped Red Paint and Concrete Pebbles

Dirty Striped Surface

These photos could be used as a background for both commercial and non-commercial/personal work. Simply click on the images above, Zoom In, and go to "All Sizes" to download various sizes. This is part of my Creative Commons library of free backgrounds. Enjoy!

Feb 14, 2011

Artwork: Bunny Heart

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Bunny Heart

Bunny Heart Shirt

It's Valentines (or Singles Awareness Day)! Here's a fluffy bunny to (hopefully) add a smile to your day! It was first conceptualized with old-fashioned pen and paper, then scanned and redrawn in Adobe Illustrator. The design is available as a shirt on Zazzle.

Etsy: Mobster Girl Art Pendant

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Mobster Girl Pendant Necklace

Mobster Girl Pendant is a fun, edgy piece containing one of my digital illustrations. Several layers of glaze protect the artwork and it is now available at my Etsy store.

Photo: Heart-Shaped Leaf

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Heart-Shaped Leaf

Photos: Roses and Other Flowers

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Pink Rose

Yellow and Orange Flowers

Bouquet of Roses

Feb 12, 2011

Artwork: Monster Dragons in Love

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Monsters in Love

Monsters in Love: Initial Drawing

Monster Dragons in Embrace Shirt

Inspired by Valentines Day, "Monsters Dragons in Love" is a mixed media illustration of fantastical creations finding their mate. The design is available as a shirt.

Feb 11, 2011

Etsy: Blue Flying Sparrow Art Pendant Necklace

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Blue Sparrow Pendant Necklace

Blue Sparrow Pendant Necklace is a one-of-a-kind pendant necklace with a digitally-created custom illustration. A string of pearls and chains surround the centerpiece and it is now available at my Etsy store.

Feb 10, 2011

Photos: Chinese Lucky Red Envelope Designs

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Chinese Red Envelope Design: Year of the Rabbit

Chinese Red Envelope Design

Chinese Red Envelope Design

Chinese Red Envelope Design: Lion Dancer

Chinese Red Envelope Design: Bamboo

Every Chinese New Year, small red envelopes are presented to the young and unmarried with a little bit of money. The color red symbolizes luck and the practice of giving a red envelope (or "Lycee" in Cantonese) is a blessing for the new year and to ward off evil spirits.

The designs vary from traditional imagery (Chinese characters, old paintings, plants, dragons, various animals) to modern cartoons. Metallic gold ink is normally incorporated into the print as a sign of prosperity.

Photos: Chinatown Candids

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Chinese Lion

SF Chinatown: Candid Girl