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Sunday, April 6, 2008

Lucky Fish


This weeks EDM challenge is to draw a fish. One of the few things that is not yet packed is this little hinged metal fish sitting on my art table. Charles gave him to me when I was jabbering about Feng Shui and the fact that Fish symbolize abundance, prosperity, wealth. Also, Carp swim upstream and are known for their strength. I know there's more to it in the Chinese culture, but that's how I see it. I focused on abundance and strength while painting the little guy, so I expect plenty of both in the days to come--and hope you have enough, too!

16 comments:

Cheryl Gebhart said...

Beautifully done!

Margaret Ann said...

I love this...great flow and color! Plus, I so enjoy reading your post-nice info to share! Namaste! :)

Alan said...

good lookin fish.

Anonymous said...

Beautiful drawing and really nice colors!! Simple AND detailed at the same time...

Lydia Velarde said...

this is nice.. I was wondering what materials you used

Mark Kwasny said...

Of course, I wouldn't object if I found a fish like the one you drew and some gold coins fell out of his mouth. Think I'll go fishing!

Mark

Jennifer Lawson said...

Very nice. Great color and a wonderful story about fish. I think I will go do the fish challenge.

Clare said...

I Like your fish, very fluid lines. By the way I enjoyed reading your whole blog. Your story about your friend Ralph is beautifully penned, Thank you for sharing.

Linda said...

This is really beautiful! I love the colors!

Anonymous said...

I love this fish. I'm really attracted to the linework and color. Very well done!

Teri said...

I love how you did this fish! So unique.

Anetka said...

beautiful:)
love the colors:)

Anonymous said...

I like your drawing style. Vibrant! Liked your thoughts about fish symbolism too...

Wren said...

This is lovely! Your sketches are wonderful! Thanks so much for your kind comment and stopping by my blog! have a great day...
Leigh

SideShowMom said...

Very pretty! Nice color and textures in it and a nice blog post! Happy day!

Shelly McC said...

This is a gorgeous drawing!