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The Wave Original Encaustic Wax Paintings Pair

Sun, 22 Nov 2009 00:06:06 -0500

$8.00
Title: The Wave
Pair of two square wooden panels with encaustics (pigmented wax).
Size: Each square is 3 1/2" x 3 1/2"

Playful and refreshing! This pair of original encaustic paintings will make a splash in that small area you just couldn't fit anything into. Let them liven up a dull corner, or carry your color scheme into a niche or narrow wall.

Each square wooden panel has been hand-painted with specially pigmented wax. Sealed with a gloss finish. Hanging loops mounted on back.

Breaths of Fire Hand Pulled Block Print

Sun, 22 Nov 2009 00:03:05 -0500

$8.00
"Breaths of Fire"

Multiple layers of acrylic dance on smooth, crisp white paper in this hand-pulled block print.

Individual printing plates are hand-carved, then layered for interesting effects.

A person, male or female, practices Taoist Qi Gong meditation. He or she is doing the "breaths of fire" exercise.

Signed. One of a kind. Done on rice paper.

5" x 7"

Willow Tree 4 x 6 Print

Sun, 22 Nov 2009 00:02:33 -0500

$5.00
Title: Willow
Medium: Dye-based archival art print
Size: 4" x 6"

Glossy, archival reprint of an original painting I did on rice paper.

A drooping willow majestically resists a snowstorm in this nice reproduction of one of my original Chinese brush paintings.

This print is ready to be popped into any frame that can hold a 4" x 6" piece.

Arrives in a protective sleeve.

Lucky Cat 4 x 6 Print

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 19:12:34 -0500

$5.00
Title: Lucky Cat
Medium: Dye-based archival art print
Size: 4" x 6"

Glossy, archival reprint of an original painting I did on rice paper.

The maneki neko (beckoning cat) is a popular symbol in Japan. The neko invites business luck, money luck, and prosperity. The coin he holds is a wish for good prosperity.

This painting is ready to be popped into any frame that can hold a 4" x 6" piece.

Arrives in a protective sleeve.

Jizo the Monk - Protector of Children 4x6 Print

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 19:11:20 -0500

$5.00
Jizo
High quality reproduction print.
4" x 6"

In Japan, Jizo is one of the most loved of all Japanese divinities. His statues are a common sight, especially by roadsides and in graveyards.

He is traditionally considered the guardian of children, women, and travelers--protecting the living from harm, and helping those who have already passed on find their way to eternal harmony.

Ultra-glossy art print captures the original painting's personality nicely. Archival.

Ready to be popped into any frame that can hold a 4" x 6" piece.

Confetti Bamboo on Rice Paper ACEO ATC Cards

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 19:09:33 -0500

$3.00
Title:Confetti Bamboo
Size: 2 1/2" x 3 1/2"
by Ren Adams

This is an original, hand-painted ACEO card, done with ink and watercolors on white rice paper, mounted on a recycled playing card.

What's an "ACEO" Card?
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ACEO stands for "Artist Card Editions & Originals." They are the "for sale" version of Artist Trading Cards.

ACEO (and ATC) cards are nifty little works of art, the size of a standard baseball card. Artists make them in all mediums (everything from paint, pencil, and cloth, to metal, clay, and anything else you can imagine!

ACEO cards are fun to collect and trade. Avid collectors store them in large coffee table books (using plastic baseball card sleeve pages!), but they can be stored or displayed any way you like.

Silent Rock Original Brush Painting on Rice Paper

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 19:09:32 -0500

$30.00
Title: Silent Rock
Medium:
Traditional Chinese brush painting on white rice paper
Size: 24" x 17"

This is an original painting done by me (Ren Adams), using traditional Chinese brush painting techniques.

The process of Chinese brush painting is part of my daily meditation. It allows me to focus and to spread positive energy into the universe.

A lone rock, covered with wild grasses and plants, stands silently. Rocks are a beloved, traditional subject in Chinese brush painting. They are expressive, ever-present, and always changing.

This painting is also signed with my artist's name chop (An Rui Ning) and my mood chop (the oval stamp, which reads: Arriving at the Tao is not Difficult).

Zen Rocks 8x10 Art Print

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 11:46:29 -0500

$12.00
Title: "Zen Rocks"
High quality, archival reproduction print
Size: 8" x 10"

This high quality, ultra-glossy archival print captures my original painting's details nicely. The original piece is now in a private collection, but you can still bring this playful squirrel home with you!

Ready to be popped into a frame that can hold a 8" x 10" photo.

Wandering Samurai Original Brush Painting

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 11:45:20 -0500

$28.00
Title: Wandering Samurai
Medium: Chinese brush painting.
Traditional Chinese brush painting on rice paper
Size: 17" x 22"

This is an original painting, by Ren Adams (me), using traditional Chinese brush painting techniques.

The process of Chinese brush painting is part of my daily meditation. It allows me to focus and to spread positive energy into the universe.

A wandering samurai makes his way across an ancient landscape. His hair blows in the wind. This is a Japanese subject, done with Chinese brush strokes.

This painting is also signed with my artist's name chop (An Rui Ning) and my mood chop (the oval stamp, which reads: Arriving at the Tao is not Difficult.)

Lotus Series Together

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 20:13:54 -0500

$28.00
Title: Together
from my Lotus Series

Original Chinese Brush Painting by Ren Adams
Media: Hand-ground traditional inks, chip color, and watercolor on white rice paper. Double mounted.
Scroll size: 16 1/2" x 17"

A family of lotus blossoms enjoys the time they share together.

This original painting was done with hand-ground inks, Chinese chunk yellow (and blue), and watercolors on white rice paper (which contains mulberry fibers).

I signed the painting with my name chop (An Rui Ning; the square stamp) and with my mood chop: Arriving at the Tao is not difficult).

This scroll-shaped painting is double mounted, using wet mounting techniques. It can be displayed as is or it can be framed, matted, etc.

This painting has been professionally matted by a local framer. She used a double mat (white on the outside, black on the inside) and secured it with acid-free foam board on the back. Wrapped in a protective, archival plastic bag for safe keeping until framed (or you can display it as is).

This is an original work.

Japanese Lucky Cat 8x10 Art Print

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 20:09:43 -0500

$12.00
Title: Lucky Cat
Archival, high quality reproduction print.
Size: 8" x 10"

The maneki neko (beckoning cat) is a popular symbol in Japan, since the Edo period. The neko invites business luck, money luck, and prosperity. The coin he holds is a wish for good prosperity.

This ultra-glossy, high quality archival print captures the original painting's texture and color nicely.

This painting is ready to be popped into any frame that can hold an 8" x 10" piece.

Zucchini in the Universe Original Painting

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 20:01:32 -0500

$20.00
Title: Zucchini in the Universe

Original Chinese Brush Painting by Ren Adams (that's me!)
Media: Hand-ground traditional inks, chip color, and watercolor on white rice paper
Matted
Art Size: 8" x 13"
Matted Size: 17" x 12 1/2"

Two little zucchini... in the universe. All green and happy. On a wild vine.

Original Chinese brush painting done with traditional techniques, on white rice paper (with metallic gold flecks). Chinese brush painting is part of my daily mediation. It is meant to capture what something IS like, not just what it looks like.

Matting includes a nice black mat board, foam core, and acid-free bag.

I signed the painting with my name chop (An Rui Ning; the square stamp) and with my mood chop: Everything in the Universe is One Essence).

This is an original work.

Gift Certificate 25 Dollar Amount

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 00:24:58 -0500

$25.00
Let your family & friends choose the goodies they like best with a handy-dandy Plastic Pumpkin Designs (art by Ren Adams) Gift Certificate!

This Gift Certificate is for $25.00 worth of artwork. There are no additional fees to purchase the certificate. It's $25.00 straight across.

Your recipient can receive their Gift Certificate via email, via snail mail, or you can print out the gift certificate for them and hand it to them (inside a card!). :-)

Just let me know the names you'd like written on it (To: and From:) and I'll make one for you which has a special code on it. The code is what your friend will use to spend the gift certificate. It's easy! :-)

The Fine Print
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Gift certificate is valid for the total amount shown on the certificate (in this case $25.00). Gift certificate expires 5 years (to the day) from the date of purchase. It may be redeemed at any point during that five year period.

This Gift Certificate is valid only in my Etsy shop (http://plasticpumpkin.etsy.com), and is only redeemable here.

The Gift Certificate is non-refundable, non-transferable, and should be redeemed in full.

Gift certificate value is applied to the total order (including shipping).

Samurai Resting Original Brush Painting

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 00:19:10 -0500

$15.00
Title: Samurai Resting
Medium: Chinese brush painting.
Traditional Chinese brush painting on slightly off-white rice paper
Size: 9" x 13 1/2"

This is an original painting, by Ren Adams (me), using traditional Chinese brush painting techniques.

The process of Chinese brush painting is part of my daily meditation. It allows me to focus and to spread positive energy into the universe.

A wandering samurai pauses to rest and meditate under a wintry tree.

This painting is also signed with my artist's name chop (An Rui Ning) and my mood chop (the oval stamp, which reads: Arriving at the Tao is not Difficult.)

Lao Tzu Original Brush Painting

Sun, 15 Nov 2009 20:07:17 -0500

$15.00
"Lao Tzu"
Traditional Chinese brush painting on off-white rice paper
Size: 9" x 13 1/2"

This is an original painting, by Ren Adams (me), using traditional Chinese brush painting techniques.

The venerable old sage, Lao Tzu, begins a journey with a walking stick. Lao Tzu is considered to be the writer of the classical Chinese text, the Tao Teh Ching.

This painting is also signed with my artist's name chop (An Rui Ning) and my mood chop ("Arriving at the Tao is not Difficult").

Calico Maneki Neko 4x6 Print

Sun, 15 Nov 2009 20:04:40 -0500

$5.00
Title: Spotty
Medium: Dye-based archival reproduction print
Size: 4" x 6"

Glossy reprint of an original brush painting I did on rice paper.

The maneki neko (beckoning cat) is a popular symbol in Japan. The neko invites business luck, money luck, and prosperity. The coin he holds is a wish for good prosperity.

This print is ready to be popped into any frame that can hold a 4" x 6" piece.

Arrives in a protective sleeve.

Grass Brush Painting 4x6 Print

Sat, 14 Nov 2009 22:32:40 -0500

$5.00
Title: Grass
Ultra glossy, archival reproduction print
Size: 4" x 6"

This is a glossy, poppy archival reprint of an original painting I did on rice paper.

Splashes of color enliven a wise shoot of strong bamboo.

The print is ready to be popped into any frame that can hold a 4" x 6" piece.

Arrives in a protective sleeve.

Wise Bamboo 4 x 6 Art Print

Sat, 14 Nov 2009 22:03:35 -0500

$5.00
Title: Wise Bamboo
Medium: Chinese brush painting.
High quality, dye-based art reproduction print.
Size: 4" x 6"

Ready to be popped into any frame that can hold a 4" x 6" photo.

Gift Certificate 10 Dollar Amount

Sat, 14 Nov 2009 22:00:54 -0500

$10.00
Let your family & friends choose the goodies they like best with a handy-dandy Plastic Pumpkin Designs (art by Ren Adams) Gift Certificate!

This Gift Certificate is for $10.00. There are no additional fees to purchase the certificate. It's $10.00 straight across.

Your recipient can receive their Gift Certificate via email, via snail mail, or you can print out the gift certificate for them and hand it to them (inside a card!). :-)

Just let me know the names you'd like written on it (To: and From:) and I'll make one for you which has a special code on it. The code is what your friend will use to spend the gift certificate. It's easy! :-)

The Fine Print
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Gift certificate is valid for the total amount shown on the certificate (in this case $10.00). Gift certificate expires 5 years (to the day) from the date of purchase. It may be redeemed at any point during that five year period.

This Gift Certificate is valid only in my Etsy shop (http://plasticpumpkin.etsy.com), and is only redeemable here.

The Gift Certificate is non-refundable, non-transferable, and should be redeemed in full.

Gift certificate value is applied to the total order (including shipping).

Goldfish 8x10 Print

Sat, 14 Nov 2009 21:59:18 -0500

$12.00
Title: "Swimming"
High quality, archival reproduction print
Size: 8" x 10"

This high quality, ultra-glossy archival print captures my original painting's details nicely. The original piece is now in a private collection, but you can still bring this playful Chinese goldfish home with you!

Ready to be popped into a frame that can hold a 8" x 10" photo.

Cypress Tree 8x10 Print

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 11:59:12 -0500

$12.00
Cypress Tree
High quality, archival reproduction print. Glossy photo stock. 8" x 10" size.

A bountiful cypress tree grows in rugged terrain.

I did the original painting with Chinese brush painting techniques on rice paper, using hand-ground inks. The reproduction print captures the original's color and texture expertly.

Ready to pop into a frame that can hold an 8" x 10" print.

Plum Blossom Tangle 4 x 6 Print

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 11:57:44 -0500

$5.00
Title: Plum Blossom Tangle
Archival art print.
Size: 4" x 6"

A tangle of plum tree branches dance, with fresh plum blossoms in bloom. Nice shades of very Japanese pink!

This is an archival reproduction print, done on glossy paper.

It's ready to be popped into any frame that can hold a 4" x 6" piece.

Meditating Oni Recycle Art Original Painting

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 20:01:31 -0500

$8.00
A traditional Chinese brush painting meets recycle art quirkiness!

Even oni have to meditate! This traditional Japanese spirit-being (often associated with mountains and rivers), pauses to rest and meditate. He has wild hair, horns, and a loose-fitting kimono.

The hand-painted rice paper has been mounted onto an interesting piece of ephemera, clipped from a rose green tea box. The backing board is sturdy. I love the contrast of "elegance" and "utility."

A rustic piece of hemp twine allows you to hang immediately.

Size: Approximately 9" x 5"

Two Moons Rice Paper Collage on Recycled Wood

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 20:00:22 -0500

$10.00
Title: Two Moons
Chinese brush painting collage, mounted on a nice recycled/reclaimed birch wood board.
Size: 8" x 10" x 1" thick

This is an original painting done by me (Ren Adams), using traditional Chinese brush painting techniques. Mountains, moons, and landscape elements mingle merrily.

The painting has been deconstructed and collaged in interesting bits onto a handsome piece of birch wood.

The process of Chinese brush painting is part of my daily meditation. It allows me to focus and to spread positive energy into the universe.

Ready to hang!

Microcosmic Buddha 4x6 Art Print

Sat, 07 Nov 2009 18:31:36 -0500

$5.00
Title: Microcosmic Orbit
Medium: Chinese brush painting.
High quality, dye-based art reproduction print.
Size: 4" x 6"

Ready to be popped into any frame that can hold a 4" x 6" photo.

This is a fine quality reproduction of an original mixed media painting I did on wood.

Plum Tree Gnarled Branches Painting

Sat, 07 Nov 2009 18:17:54 -0500

$15.00
Title: Gnarled Branches
Medium: Chinese brush painting.
Traditional Chinese brush painting on slightly off-white rice paper
Size: 9" x 13 1/2"

This is an original painting, by Ren Adams (me), using traditional Chinese brush painting techniques.

The process of Chinese brush painting is part of my daily meditation. It allows me to focus and to spread positive energy into the universe.

A rough, gnarled plum tree rises into the sky. Plum trees/blossoms are one of the four gentlemen of Chinese painting. They are famous for being a herald of spring and the branches and trunks are thought to convey strength and wisdom that comes with age.

This painting is also signed with my artist's name chop (An Rui Ning) and my mood chop (the oval stamp, which reads: Arriving at the Tao is not Difficult.)

Energy Zen Circle 4x6 Print

Sat, 07 Nov 2009 18:15:23 -0500

$5.00
Energy
High quality, ultra glossy archival reproduction print.
4" x 6"

A Japanese Zen Circle (Enso) floats on a colorful, textured background. The Enso is an all-encompassing symbol of life, universal harmony, and the flow of life. This particular Enso, with its bold magenta, has an added meaning of "energy."

This colorful, crisp reproduction print captures the original painting's personality nicely.

This nice, glossy art print is ready to be popped into any frame that can hold a 4" x 6" piece. High quality, crisp imagery captures the original painting nicely.

Three Bamboo 8x10 Print

Sat, 07 Nov 2009 17:56:54 -0500

$12.00
Title: "Three Brothers"
High quality, archival reproduction print
Size: 8" x 10"

This high quality, ultra-glossy archival print captures my original painting's details nicely. The original piece is now in a private collection, but you can still bring this playful squirrel home with you!

The Chinese saying reads, "three suns shine," which invites three kinds of prosperity!

Ready to be popped into a frame that can hold a 8" x 10" photo.

Shady Bamboo Forest 4x6 Print

Sat, 07 Nov 2009 11:45:41 -0500

$5.00
Shady Bamboo Forest
High quality, ultra glossy, dye-based reproduction print.
4" x 6"

A pair of healthy green gourds grow on the vine.

This colorful, crisp reproduction print captures the original painting's personality nicely. The original painting is in a private collection.

This nice, glossy art print is ready to be popped into any frame that can hold a 4" x 6" piece. High quality, crisp imagery captures the original painting nicely.

Wine Jug 4 x 6 Print

Sat, 07 Nov 2009 11:44:57 -0500

$5.00
Title: Wine Jug
Medium: Dye-based archival art print
Size: 4" x 6"

Glossy, archival reprint of an original painting I did on rice paper.

A Chinese wine jug sits with a cup nearby, ready for someone to partake! The original painting was done with Chinese brush painting techniques and it reproduces nicely on glossy paper.

This print is ready to be popped into any frame that can hold a 4" x 6" piece.

Arrives in a protective sleeve.

Wandering Samurai and Son Original Painting

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 00:43:22 -0500

$15.00
Title: Lone Dragon and Cub
Medium: Chinese brush painting.
Traditional Chinese brush painting on off-white rice paper
Size: 9" x 13 1/2"

This is an original painting, by Ren Adams (me), using traditional Chinese brush painting techniques.

The process of Chinese brush painting is part of my daily meditation. It allows me to focus and to spread positive energy into the universe.

This is a very abstracted Chinese brush painting, done in the xieyi style (loose stroke).

This painting is an off-handed tribute to the legendary Japanese movie and comic series, "Lone Wolf and Cub."

In this painting--a wandering swordsman, or ronin, without a home travels with his son into dangerous, unknown lands. They wear round straw hats to protect them from the sun and rain. He's the lone dragon--traveling ancient Japan, seeking those who wronged his family... you can imagine the story!

This painting is also signed with my artist's name chop (An Rui Ning) and my mood chop (the oval stamp, which reads: Arriving at the Tao is not Difficult.)

Chrysaora Jellyfish 8x10 Art Print

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 00:42:03 -0500

$12.00
Title: Chrysaora Jellyfish
Medium: Dye-based archival art print
Size: 8" x 10"

Glossy, archival reprint of an original painting I did on rice paper.

A cluster of transparent chrysaora jellyfish swim elegantly. The ultra-glossy, crisp print captures the original painting's details nicely. The original is now in a private collection.

This painting is ready to be popped into any frame that can hold a 8" x 10" piece.

Arrives in a protective sleeve.

Energy Zen Circle 4x6 Print

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 00:36:11 -0500

Fireball Chrysanthemum 8x10 Print

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 15:22:17 -0500

$12.00
Title: Fireball
Archival, dye-based reproduction print.
Size: 8" x 10"

This fine quality, archival print is done on glossy paper for the ultimate in crisp texture and bold color.

It is a nice print of an original painting I did, using traditional Chinese brush painting techniques. The process of Chinese brush painting is part of my daily meditation. It allows me to focus and to spread positive energy into the universe.

This print captures a fiery red (huge) chrysanthemum bloom.

Ready to pop into a frame that can hold an 8" x 10" photo.

Pastel Plum Blossoms 4x6 Art Print

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 15:18:17 -0500

$5.00
Title: Plum Blossoms with Japanese Color
High quality, dye-based archival print on glossy paper.
Size: 4" x 6"

This nice reproduction print of one of my original Chinese brush paintings captures the brush strokes, color, and even the texture of the paper so nicely--you'll think you were looking at the original painting.

High gloss surface is archival!

Ready to pop into any frame or mat that can hold an 4" x 6" print.

Enso Zen Circle of New Beginnings 4x6 Print

Tue, 03 Nov 2009 19:54:39 -0500

$5.00
New Beginnings
High quality, ultra glossy archival reproduction print.
4" x 6"

A Japanese Zen Circle (Enso) floats on a colorful, textured background. The Enso is an all-encompassing symbol of life, universal harmony, and the flow of life. This particular Enso, with its flash of green and pink, has an added meaning of "new beginnings."

This colorful, crisp reproduction print captures the original painting's personality nicely.

This nice, glossy art print is ready to be popped into any frame that can hold a 4" x 6" piece. High quality, crisp imagery captures the original painting nicely.

Plum Blossoms on Bristly Branches Original Painting

Tue, 03 Nov 2009 19:41:35 -0500

$15.00
Title: Plum Blossoms on Bristly Branches
Medium: Chinese brush painting.
Traditional Chinese brush painting on slightly off-white rice paper
Size: 9" x 13 1/2"

This is an original painting, by Ren Adams (me), using traditional Chinese brush painting techniques.

The process of Chinese brush painting is part of my daily meditation. It allows me to focus and to spread positive energy into the universe.

A rough, gnarled plum tree rises into the sky and sets out a bunch of new blossoms for spring.

This painting is also signed with my artist's name chop (An Rui Ning) and my mood chop (the oval stamp, which reads: Arriving at the Tao is not Difficult.)

Painting of the Month Club - Animals

Tue, 03 Nov 2009 19:40:46 -0500

$32.00
Painting of the Month Club Membership
(4 Month Subscription)

What a great gift for the art lover in your life! Or, a nice treat. If you're like me, you enjoy getting packages in the mail--and my Painting of the Month Club packages offers you a surprise each month. It makes schlepping out to the mailbox worthwhile.

Each month I will mail out an ORIGINAL, one-of-a-kind, 5" x 7" brush painting, done on rice paper, using traditional Chinese brush painting techniques. Sometimes the paintings will be single subjects, other times they will be complete scenes.

Since this package is for "Animals," you will receive an original painting along that theme. You may get cats, dogs, mice, dragons, horses, oxen, sheep, pigs, bunnies, goldfish, koi, roosters, or other traditional animals found in Chinese art.

Each 5" x 7" painting is signed with my artist name chop and mood chop. They are double-mounted for longevity and are ready to pop into a frame that can hold a 5" x 7" photo.

Other themed packages and size packages available. Check the "POTM Club" section in my Etsy shop.

This club membership is for FOUR MONTHS worth of paintings; FOUR ORIGINAL paintings total. Each painting is shipped during the first week of the month. Complete info is sent via email once you subscribe. The price works out to only $8.00 each!

You may also give a gift subscription to someone else. A nice card will be sent to them, alerting them to future shipments.

Number of months: 4
Number of paintings: 4
Painting size: 5' x 7"
$8.00 for each original painting! Plus other goodies tossed in for fun.
Subject: Animals & fish

I do Chinese brush painting as part of my daily meditation. Each stroke is laid down only once, precisely. You can't go back and forth over the same spot to correct a mistake.

Chinese Goldfish Swimming 4x6 Print

Tue, 03 Nov 2009 19:39:34 -0500

$5.00
Title: Goldfish
Fine quality, archival reproduction art print
Size: 4" x 6"

Glossy, archival reprint of an original painting I did on rice paper.

The fish is an important symbol in China and Japan. It brings positive energy, movement, luck.

This print is ready to be popped into any frame that can hold a 4" x 6" piece.

Arrives in a protective sleeve.

Plum Blossom Curve 4x6 Art Print

Tue, 03 Nov 2009 01:27:04 -0500

$5.00
Plum Blossom Curve
Ultra glossy archival art print.
Size: 4" x 6"

This is an ultra glossy, high quality reproduction print of an original painting I did using traditional Chinese brush painting techniques.

A curving plum tree branch is beginning to bud for the spring.

Ready to be popped into any frame that can hold a 4" x 6" photo.

Kabuki Zombie 8x10 Print

Tue, 03 Nov 2009 01:25:07 -0500

$12.00
Title: "Kabuki Zombie"
High quality, archival reproduction print
8" x 10"

This high quality, ultra-glossy archival print captures my original painting's details nicely.

This is what happens when Japanese kabuki actors get infected with zombie-ism.

Ready to be popped into a frame that can hold a 8" x 10" photo.

Enso Zen Circle of Life 4x6 Print

Tue, 03 Nov 2009 01:23:34 -0500

$5.00
Title: Life
Dye-based archival reproduction print.
Size: 4" x 6"

This is a Japanese subject. The "enso" is a Zen circle of enlightenment. It represents many things, including the universe as a whole, the cycle of life, and one's own path to enlightenment.

This particular Enso has an extra symbolic meaning. The little baby circles around it remind us that all life is cyclical and there will always be new life born, while old life grows and dies.

The spirit of the original painting is captured nicely in this fine quality reproduction print on glossy paper.

This print is ready to be popped into any frame that can hold a 4" x 6" piece.

Jizo the Kind Monk 4x6 Print

Tue, 03 Nov 2009 01:23:14 -0500

$5.00
Rainbow Jizo II
High quality reproduction print.
4" x 6"

In Japan, Jizo is one of the most loved of all Japanese divinities. His statues are a common sight, especially by roadsides and in graveyards.

He is traditionally considered the guardian of children, women, and travelers--protecting the living from harm, and helping those who have already passed on find their way to eternal harmony.

Ultra-glossy art print captures the original painting's personality nicely. Archival.

Ready to be popped into any frame that can hold a 4" x 6" piece.

Chinese Goldfish Swimming 4x6 Print

Sat, 24 Oct 2009 16:22:06 -0400

Chubby Hotei Buddha in Meditation

Sat, 24 Oct 2009 15:43:12 -0400

$15.00
Title: Hotei in Meditation
Medium: Chinese brush painting.
Traditional Chinese brush painting on off-white rice paper
Size: 9" x 13 1/2"

This is an original painting, by Ren Adams (me), using traditional Chinese brush painting techniques.

The process of Chinese brush painting is part of my daily meditation. It allows me to focus and to spread positive energy into the universe.

A very abstracted, chubby Hotei Buddha sits smiling. He is meditating somewhere, under a tree during his travels.

His body was done with three very precise strokes. Each part of him is a single stroke!

This painting is also signed with my artist's name chop (An Rui Ning) and my mood chop (the oval stamp, which reads: Arriving at the Tao is not Difficult.)

Invasion - Original Brush Painting

Sat, 24 Oct 2009 15:42:32 -0400

$30.00
"Invasion"
Original Chinese Brush Painting by Ren Adams (me!)
18" wide x 27" long

Dark, intriguing layers of shadow and darkness form a strange desert landscape.

The starry night is punctuated by strange lights...

This painting was done using traditional Chinese brush techniques on soft white rice paper. Chinese brush painting requires a quiet, focused mind. I do it as part of my daily meditation and each stroke is laid down only once. You can't go back and forth over the same spot to correct a mistake. It's the ultimate expression of living in the NOW.

Painting is signed with my artist name chop (square); An Rui Ning, and my mood chop (everything in the universe is one essence.

Abstract Plum Blossoms5x7 Print

Wed, 21 Oct 2009 11:13:45 -0400

$6.00
Title: Abstract Plum Blossoms
Ultra glossy, archival art print.
Size: 5" x 7"

This great quality print captures the original painting's texture, color, and personality nicely. The original painting is in a private collection, but you can enjoy it in high gloss!

Plump magenta plum blossoms bloom on grass-like branches, which bend in the wind. This serene painting is done with broad, lush strokes, and an almost surreal edge.

Ready to be popped into any frame that can hold a 5" x 7" piece.

Ancient China Hand Pulled Block Print

Wed, 21 Oct 2009 11:13:05 -0400

$8.00
Hand-pulled block print by Ren Adams.

"Ancient China"

Multiple layers of acrylic dance on textured, handmade paper in this original hand-pulled print.

Individual printing plates are hand-carved, then layered for interesting effects.

Ancient Chinese seal script writing cuts across a lapis world.

Signed. One of a kind.

5" x 7"

Three Mountains 8 x 10 Art Print

Sat, 17 Oct 2009 14:02:43 -0400

$12.00
Title: Three Mountains
Dye-based, archival, glossy art reproduction print.
Size: 8" x 10"

Three mountain peaks rise above swirling, pre-rain mist. This nice quality, glossy reproduction print captures my original Chinese brush painting nicely. In fact, I daresay the level of detail is even crisper on this print than it was on the original painting!

Ready to be popped into a frame that can hold an 8" x 10" photo.

Lucky Cat 4 x 6 Print

Fri, 16 Oct 2009 16:11:45 -0400

Plum Blossom Curve 8x10 Art Print

Fri, 16 Oct 2009 16:11:15 -0400

$12.00
Plum Blossom Curve
Ultra-glossy art reproduction print
Size: 8" x 10"

This is a nice, crisp, glossy reproduction print of an original painting I did using traditional Chinese brush painting techniques.

A curving plum tree branch is beginning to bud for the spring.

Rainbow Jizo the Monk 4x6 Print

Mon, 12 Oct 2009 11:05:19 -0400

$5.00
Rainbow Jizo
High quality reproduction print.
4" x 6"

In Japan, Jizo is one of the most loved of all Japanese divinities. His statues are a common sight, especially by roadsides and in graveyards.

He is traditionally considered the guardian of children, women, and travelers--protecting the living from harm, and helping those who have already passed on find their way to eternal harmony.

Ultra-glossy art print captures the original painting's personality nicely. Archival.

Ready to be popped into any frame that can hold a 4" x 6" piece.

Herman the Mouse and Watermelon Art Print 8 x 10

Sat, 10 Oct 2009 19:49:41 -0400

$12.00
Title: Herman
Size: 8" x 10"
Photographic fine art reproduction

Herman the mouse sits atop a ripe red watermelon, which is far more than he can eat in one sitting.

Herman was originally painted using traditional Chinese brush painting techniques on white rice paper. The original painting is sold, but I have made high quality fine art reproductions of the furry little guy for everyone to enjoy.

The print is done with an 8-color, dye-based professional printer on high gloss photographic paper. The print is hand-numbered and hand-signed and includes a certificate of authenticity.

Ancient China Brush Painting

Sat, 03 Oct 2009 21:52:32 -0400

$20.00
Ancient China
Original Chinese brush painting by Ren Adams
On rice paper
Size: 12 1/2" x 18"

This painting was done using traditional Chinese brush techniques on soft white rice paper.

A cluster of ancient Chinese houses nestle at the base of a dramatic, rocky mountain.

Chinese brush painting requires a quiet, focused mind. I do it as part of my daily meditation and each stroke is laid down only once. You can't go back and forth over the same spot to correct a mistake. It's the ultimate expression of living in the NOW.

Painting is signed with my artist name chop (square); An Rui Ning.

Zucchini 8x10 Veggie Print

Sat, 03 Oct 2009 10:07:12 -0400

$12.00
Title: Zucchini
High quality, dye-based archival print on glossy paper.
Size: 8" x 10"

This nice reproduction print of one of my original Chinese brush paintings captures the brush strokes, color, and even the texture of the paper so nicely--you'll think you were looking at the original painting.

High gloss surface is archival!

Ready to pop into any frame or mat that can hold an 8" x 10" print.

Sunrise Chrysanthemum 8x10 Print

Sat, 03 Oct 2009 00:00:08 -0400

$12.00
Title: "Sunrise Chrysanthemum"
High quality, archival reproduction print
Size: 8" x 10"

This high quality, ultra-glossy archival print captures my original painting's details nicely. The original piece is now in a private collection, but you can still bring this playful squirrel home with you!

Ready to be popped into a frame that can hold a 8" x 10" photo.

Plum Blossom Branch with Green 4x6 Print

Fri, 02 Oct 2009 21:20:22 -0400

$5.00

High quality reproduction print.
4" x 6"

A plum blossom branch blooms, with a flash of green.

Ultra-glossy art print captures the original painting's personality nicely. Archival.

Ready to be popped into any frame that can hold a 4" x 6" piece.

Zombie Wears Prada I 8 x 10 Print

Fri, 02 Oct 2009 21:18:19 -0400

$12.00
Zombie Wears Prada I
Dye-based archival reproduction art print
Size: 8" x 10"

Glossy, archival reprint of an original block print I did.

Not all zombies are ugly. This zombie *knows* he's hot. In fact, he's a fashion zombie. I guess he's what happens when hot dudes (who know they're hot) end up infected with zombie-ism.

The original piece of art was done using block printing techniques on rice paper. The glossy reproduction captures its color and texture nicely.

This print is ready to be popped into any frame that can hold a 8" x 10" piece.

Arrives in a protective sleeve.

Zen Crane 4x6 Print

Fri, 02 Oct 2009 21:17:12 -0400

$5.00
Archival, dye-based glossy photo reproduction print!
Size: 4" x 6"

A single crane, done in single brush strokes, is reproduced nicely in this high gloss art print.

Crisp, bold print will accent any decor.

Ready to be popped into a frame that can hold a 4" x 6" photo.

Philodendron 8x10 Art Print

Thu, 01 Oct 2009 21:23:13 -0400

$12.00
Title: Philodendron
Archival, high quality reproduction print.
Size: 8" x 10"

Big, green philodendron leaves are bursting with color.

This ultra-glossy, high quality archival print captures the original painting's texture and color nicely.

This painting is ready to be popped into any frame that can hold an 8" x 10" piece.

Man in a Boat 8 x 10 Print

Wed, 30 Sep 2009 11:32:57 -0400

$12.00
Man in a Boat
High quality, archival reproduction print. Glossy photo stock. 8" x 10" size.

A man in ancient China brings his boat ashore. Nice sepia tone!

I did the original painting with Chinese brush painting techniques on rice paper, using hand-ground inks. The reproduction print captures the original's color and texture expertly.

Ready to pop into a frame that can hold an 8" x 10" print.

Moon Before the Storm 8 x 10 Art Print

Wed, 30 Sep 2009 11:26:16 -0400

$12.00
Title: Moon before the Storm
Archival, dye-based reproduction print.
Size: 8" x 10"

This is a nice, sharp reproduction print of a long scroll painting I did, using traditional Chinese brush painting techniques.

A cool, luminescent moon rises over waving grass, as the storm mounts.

Ready to be popped into any frame that can hold an 8" x 10" photo. Printed on fine quality, glossy photo paper.

Balance Bamboo 8 x 10 Print

Mon, 28 Sep 2009 11:24:33 -0400

$12.00
Title: Balance
Size: 8" x 10"

Stark black bamboo rises into a golden sky. The color is brilliant, glossy, bold. The symbol in the photo is similar to the Chinese yin yang, but of European origin (symbolizing the balance of male/female).

This is a fine art reproduction print of an original painting I did on rice paper. The original golden-brown hue was accomplished with a tea wash!

The print is done with an 8-color, dye-based professional printer on high gloss photographic paper.

Ready to pop into a frame that can hold an 8" x 10" photo.

Enso Zen Circle of Life 4 x 6 Print

Mon, 28 Sep 2009 11:24:02 -0400

$5.00
Life
High quality, dye-based reproduction print.
4" x 6"

This is a Japanese subject. The "enso" is a Zen circle of enlightenment. It represents many things, including the universe as a whole, the cycle of life, and one's own path to enlightenment.

This particular Enso has an extra symbolic meaning. The little baby circles around it remind us that all life is cyclical and there will always be new life born, while old life grows and dies.

This nice, glossy art print is ready to be popped into any frame that can hold a 4" x 6" piece.

Free Floating Jellyfish 4x6 Print

Wed, 23 Sep 2009 20:42:52 -0400

$5.00
Title: Free Floating - Chrysaora Jellyfish
4" x 6"
High quality, archival reproduction print.

This is an ultra-glossy, nice reproduction print of an original painting I did, using traditional Chinese brush painting techniques.

A pair of Chrysaora Jellyfish float as bubbles rise. With my jellyish and insect paintings, I make every effort to capture all of the details of the individual species.

Ready to be popped into any frame or mat that can hold a 4" x 6" photo.

Squirrel on Tree 4x6 Print

Wed, 23 Sep 2009 20:41:29 -0400

$5.00
Title: Squirrel on Flowering Tree
High quality, archival dye-based reproduction print.
Size: 4" x 6"

This high quality, ultra-glossy archival print captures my original painting's details nicely. The original piece is now in a private collection, but you can still bring this playful squirrel home with you!

Ready to be popped into a frame that can hold a 4" x 6" photo.

Amitayus Buddha 4 x 6 Print

Mon, 21 Sep 2009 11:15:56 -0400

$5.00
Title: Amitayus Buddha
Medium: Dye-based archival art print
Size: 4" x 6"

Glossy, archival reprint of an original painting I did on rice paper.

A stoic, rocky mountain face rises into a pinkish sunset sky.

This print is ready to be popped into any frame that can hold a 4" x 6" piece.

Arrives in a protective sleeve.

Amitabha (Amityaus) is the principal buddha in the Pure Land sect, a branch of Buddhism practiced mainly in East Asia. According to these scriptures, Amitābha possesses infinite merits resulting from good deeds done over countless past lives as a bodhisattva named Dharmakāra.

He is often called the "Buddha of Infinite Light" and his image is powerful in regards to longevity and prevention of untimely death.

This is a fine art reproduction of an original painting I did of smiling Amitayus, on rice paper.

Painting of the Month Club 5 x7 Size Originals You Choose Theme

Mon, 21 Sep 2009 11:08:51 -0400

$32.00
Painting of the Month Club Membership
(4 Month Subscription)

What a great gift for the art lover in your life! Or, a nice treat. If you're like me, you enjoy getting packages in the mail--and my Painting of the Month Club packages offers you a surprise each month. It makes schlepping out to the mailbox worthwhile.

Each month I will mail out an ORIGINAL, one-of-a-kind, 5" x 7" brush painting, done on rice paper, using traditional Chinese brush painting techniques. Sometimes the paintings will be single subjects, other times they will be complete scenes.

Each 5" x 7" painting is signed with my artist name chop and mood chop. They are double-mounted for longevity and are ready to pop into a frame that can hold a 5" x 7" photo.

Other sized packages available. Check the "POTM Club" section in my Etsy shop.

This club membership is for FOUR MONTHS worth of paintings; FOUR ORIGINAL paintings total. Each painting is shipped during the first week of the month. Complete info is sent via email once you subscribe. The price works out to only $8.00 each!

You may also give a gift subscription to someone else. A nice card will be sent to them, alerting them to future shipments.

.....
YOU GET TO CHOOSE THE THEME. I have MANY to choose from!!
You may choose only ONE theme (you let me know which number/topic you want after your order). This is a grab-bag club, based on the theme!

1.) Trees
2.) Trees & Botanicals (also may include flowers, other plants)
3.) Animals (mixed, random)
4.) Rocks & Mountains
4.) Temples, Shrines, Buildings, Pagodas
5.) All Cherry Blossoms
6.) All Bamboo
7.) All Chrysanthemum
8.) Ships & Boats
9.) Landscapes
10.) Ancient Chinese People (men, women, children)
11.) Auspicious/Lucky Objects and Symbols (may include Chinese characters, good luck charms, etc.)
12.) Lucky Cats (Japanese Maneki Neko)
13.) Enso - Zen Circles, with backgrounds
14.) Insects & Bugs
15.) Jellyfish
16.) Mice & Rats

I do Chinese brush painting as part of my daily meditation. Each stroke is laid down only once, precisely. You can't go back and forth over the same spot to correct a mistake.

Chinese Scholar Original Painting

Mon, 21 Sep 2009 01:37:54 -0400

$12.00
Title: Chinese Scholar
Medium: Chinese brush painting.
Traditional Chinese brush painting on rice paper
Size: 9" x 13 1/2"

This is an original painting, by Ren Adams (me), using traditional Chinese brush painting techniques.

The process of Chinese brush painting is part of my daily meditation. It allows me to focus and to spread positive energy into the universe.

A young man in ancient China wears the simple, everyday hanfu of a scholar. He is studying the scholarly and philosophical arts, including poetry, painting, and tea.

This painting is also signed with my artist's name chop (An Rui Ning) and my mood chop (the oval stamp, which reads: Arriving at the Tao is not Difficult.)

Plum Blossom Dance 4x6 Art Print

Sat, 19 Sep 2009 16:37:28 -0400

$5.00
Plum Blossom Dance
Ultra Glossy, high quality reproduction print.
4" x 6"

Crisp, colorful, and glossy giclee print captures the original painting's personality nicely.

Ready to be popped into any frame that can hold a 4" x 6" piece.

Rocky Cliff Tea Wash Series Original Painting

Sat, 19 Sep 2009 15:33:54 -0400

$30.00
Title: Rocky Cliff
Medium: Traditional Chinese brush painting.
Size: 18" x 17"

This original painting of rocky cliffs, covered with wild bamboo, grasses, and plants.

Chinese brush painting is part of my daily meditation. Each stroke can only be laid down once, so it's a very immediate, here-and-now art form. You can't go back and forth to correct a mistake.

The finished painting is washed in tea, for the smoky, warm effect you see.

The rice paper painting is mounted to sturdy backing paper, with archival materials.

Plum Blossom Wave 8x10 Print

Fri, 18 Sep 2009 02:31:43 -0400

$12.00
High quality, archival reproduction print
Size: 8" x 10"

This high quality, ultra-glossy archival print captures my original painting's details nicely. The original piece is now in a private collection, but you can still bring this playful squirrel home with you!

Plum blossom branches rise into a strange sky.

Ready to be popped into a frame that can hold a 8" x 10" photo.

Zombie Wears Prada 8x10 Print

Fri, 18 Sep 2009 02:30:48 -0400

$12.00
Zombie Wears Prada II
Dye-based archival reproduction art print
Size: 8" x 10"

Glossy, archival reprint of an original block print I did.

Not all zombies are ugly. This zombie *knows* he's hot. In fact, he's a fashion zombie. I guess he's what happens when hot dudes (who know they're hot) end up infected with zombie-ism.

The original piece of art was done using block printing techniques on rice paper. The glossy reproduction captures its color and texture nicely.

This print is ready to be popped into any frame that can hold a 8" x 10" piece.

Arrives in a protective sleeve.

Orange Chrysanthemum 8x10 Art Print

Wed, 16 Sep 2009 19:42:02 -0400

$12.00
Orange Chrysanthemum
8" x 10"
Glossy fine art reproduction

A blooming, fireball of a chrysanthemum rests atop a sturdy green stalk. This is a crisp, ultra-glossy reproduction print of an original painting which is now in a private collection.

Ready to pop into a frame!

Single Lotus 4x6 Art Print

Wed, 16 Sep 2009 19:30:06 -0400

$5.00
Single Lotus
High quality reproduction print.
4" x 6"

Ultra-glossy art print captures the original painting's personality nicely. Archival. The original painting is now in a private collection, but you can enjoy the sacred pink lotus any time.

Ready to be popped into any frame that can hold a 4" x 6" piece.

Little Temple Mountainscape Original Painting

Wed, 16 Sep 2009 13:45:20 -0400

$8.00
A little temple, or short pagoda, peeks from a rocky precipice.

Original watercolor and sumi-e ink painting, on heavily textured watercolor paper.

9" x 8"

Original.

Cherries 4x6 Print

Wed, 16 Sep 2009 13:40:18 -0400

$5.00
Cherries
High quality reproduction print.
4" x 6"

Ultra-glossy art print captures the original painting's personality nicely. Archival. The original painting is now in a private collection, but you can enjoy these plump cherries anytime with this print!

Ready to be popped into any frame that can hold a 4" x 6" piece.

Incoming Aliens Original Ink and Watercolor Painting

Mon, 14 Sep 2009 01:18:41 -0400

$12.00
"Incoming Aliens"
9"' x 12"
Original watercolor and ink painting on heavy watercolor paper.

I am working on a series of alien lights in the sky, over strange landscapes. This one was done with watercolor and black ink. Multiple alien ships float in the sky at dusk.

Signed. Ready to pop into a frame.

Robot Kittens 4x6 Art Print

Sun, 13 Sep 2009 00:07:29 -0400

$5.00
"Robot Kittens"
Gloddy archival art print
4" x 6"

Glossy, archival reprint of an original painting I did on rice paper as part of my "Painting a Day for 30 Days - Robots" series.

They're robot kittens. Kinda primitive, cute, chunky. Done in watercolor against a brush wash background (reproduced nicely here!).

This print is ready to be popped into any frame that can hold a 4" x 6" piece.

Bamboo and Plum Blossoms 8 x 10 Art Print

Sat, 12 Sep 2009 21:08:00 -0400

$12.00
"It Takes Two"
Glossy reproduction print.
Size: 8" x 10"

This is a nice, crisp reproduction print of an original painting I did using traditional Chinese brush painting techniques.

Branches filled with plum blossoms rise into a clean sky, as a neighboring bamboo spreads a few new leaves. Pairing these symbols of spring and summer is common in Asian art, and echoes the beauty of seasonal change.

Meditating Mountain Spirit Demon Painting

Fri, 11 Sep 2009 22:03:46 -0400

$20.00
Title: Meditating
Medium: Chinese brush painting.
Traditional Chinese brush painting on slightly off-white rice paper
Size: 9" x 13 1/2"

This is an original painting, by Ren Adams (me), using traditional Chinese brush painting techniques.

The process of Chinese brush painting is part of my daily meditation. It allows me to focus and to spread positive energy into the universe.

A Chinese mountain spirit (sometimes translated as a "demon") pauses to rest on a rocky hilltop. He meditates quietly under a full moon.

This painting is also signed with my artist's name chop (An Rui Ning) and my mood chop (the oval stamp, which reads: Arriving at the Tao is not Difficult.)

Gourds on the Vine Original Chinese Brush Painting

Wed, 09 Sep 2009 01:14:40 -0400

$8.00
Title: Gourds on the Vine

A pair of gourds ripen slowly on their vine. The hot weather will make them plump enough for picking in the fall. Perhaps they'll be used in a floral arrangement, or as fried gourds, or even as gourd craft. Whatever their interesting future, these plump fruits sit in perfect tranquility during the long days of summer.

This is an original Chinese brush painting by me, Ren Adams. I did this using traditional Chinese charcoal inks on soft white rice paper. The paper has been given a special tea wash to add depth of color (the antique brown affect) and it has been wet mounted onto a second sheet of rice paper for longevity and strength.

This piece is currently offered unframed. If you need help framing or matting, please feel free to ask.

Size: 15" x 10 3/4"

This is an original painting, NOT a print or giclee.

All artwork is shipped flat.

La Iglesia Mayan Temple Original Brush Painting

Wed, 09 Sep 2009 00:53:16 -0400

$28.00
Title: La Iglesia
Original Chinese brush painting by me, Ren Adams
Double mounted, matted.
Art Size: 22 1/2" x 17 1/2"
Matted Size: 25" x 21 1/2"

This painting was done using traditional Chinese brush techniques, on soft white rice paper. The rice paper has then been wet mounted onto a strong, sturdy piece of bright white paper for strong colors and long life.

The crumbling pyramid "La Iglesia" is an ancient Mayan holy site, in Coba (Yucatan). The contrast of lively green trees and rich, red-earth bricks intrigued me.

Painting is signed with my artist name chop (square); An Rui Ning, and two of my mood seals "The Way to the Tao is not difficult," "Everything in the Universe is One Essence."

Chinese brush painting requires focus, serenity, and quick movements. You can only lay each brush stroke down once, so you can't go back and forth to correct a mistake.

Nicely matted by a local framer. She used a complimentary earth tone mat (a sienna hue). Includes nice foam core backing board and an acid-free bag.

Japanese Grass Plum Blossoms 4x6 Print

Mon, 07 Sep 2009 23:03:26 -0400

$5.00
Plum Grass
Ultra glossy archival reproduction print.
4" x 6"

This is a crisp, bold reproduction print of an original painting I did using traditional Chinese brush painting techniques on gold fleck paper.

The colors really pop!

This print is ready to be popped into any frame that can hold a 4" x 6" piece.

Fat Neko 4x6 Print

Mon, 07 Sep 2009 13:21:38 -0400

$5.00
Title: Fat Neko
Dye-based archival reproduction print - super glossy!
Size: 4" x 6"

Glossy reprint of an original brush painting I did on rice paper.

The maneki neko (beckoning cat) is a popular symbol in Japan. The neko invites business luck, money luck, and prosperity. The coin he holds is a wish for good prosperity. He's chubby.

This print is ready to be popped into any frame that can hold a 4" x 6" piece.

Arrives in a protective sleeve.

Black Tree Hand Pulled Block Print on Rice Paper

Mon, 07 Sep 2009 13:18:16 -0400

$8.00
Hand-pulled block print by Ren Adams.

"Black Tree"

Multiple layers of acrylic dance on textured, handmade paper in this original hand-pulled print.

Individual printing plates are hand-carved, then layered for interesting effects.

A many-branched tree rides out the winter.

Signed. One of a kind.

5" x 7"

A Stand of Trees Original Chinese Brush Painting

Mon, 07 Sep 2009 13:05:40 -0400

$30.00
Title: Three Mountains
Medium:
Traditional Chinese brush painting on white rice paper
Size: 26" x 17 3/4"

This is an original painting done by me (Ren Adams), using traditional Chinese brush painting techniques.

The process of Chinese brush painting is part of my daily meditation. It allows me to focus and to spread positive energy into the universe.

A stand of trees grow in a distant wilderness.

This painting is also signed with my artist's name chop (An Rui Ning) and my mood chop (the oval stamp, which reads: Arriving at the Tao is not Difficult).

Light of Buddha Original Painting on Found Canvas Matted

Sun, 06 Sep 2009 18:51:48 -0400

$10.00
Title: Light of Buddha
Media: Original acrylic painting on elementary school paper; fixed with a spray fixative
Signed
Painted June 15th, 2007.
Nicely matted by a professional framer (she did such a cool job!!).

This is an original painting I did, freehand, without pre-sketching or working from a photo or object. It just came to me.

I used a loose, flowing style in acrylics on paper. I liked the way the paint danced smoothly across the flexible paper.

This painting captures The Buddha, smiling and peaceful as light streams out from behind. This is an original painting.

Size: 10 1/4" x 8" (26cm x 20 cm). Matted size is about 12" square.

The matting is super cool. A cream mat is offset by a wild, funky florescent green inner mat. The green really compliments The Buddha. So nifty! Backed with foam board and wrapped in an archival sleeve. Display as is, or frame.

Lucky Cat Art Print 4 x 6

Sun, 06 Sep 2009 13:02:37 -0400

$5.00
Title: Beckoning Cat
Dye-based, archival reproduction print.
Size: 4" x 6"

The maneki neko (beckoning cat) is a popular symbol in Japan, since the Edo period. The neko invites business luck, money luck, and prosperity. The coin he holds is a wish for good prosperity.

This glossy, archival print is ready to be popped into any frame that can hold a 4" x 6" piece.

Buddha Wash Original Painting

Sat, 05 Sep 2009 21:10:22 -0400

$20.00
Buddha Wash
Original Chinese brush painting by Ren Adams
Size: 17 1/2" x 18"

This large painting of The Buddha is a subtle part of colors. He is almost dreamlike--somewhat softened and blurred here and there. The strange, muted colors remind us that when we close our eyes and meditate, the universe is right inside.

This painting was done using traditional Chinese brush techniques on soft white rice paper.

Chinese brush painting requires a quiet, focused mind. I do it as part of my daily meditation and each stroke is laid down only once. You can't go back and forth over the same spot to correct a mistake. It's the ultimate expression of living in the NOW.

Painting is signed with my artist name chop (square); An Rui Ning, and my mood seal "Arriving at the Tao is not difficult."

Free Floating Jellyfish 4x6 Print

Sat, 05 Sep 2009 20:05:08 -0400

Noble Bamboo 8x10 Art Print

Sat, 05 Sep 2009 17:20:25 -0400

$12.00
"Noble Bamboo"
Ultra glossy, crisp reproduction print.
8" x 10"

This is a nice, glossy print of an original painting I did using traditional Chinese brush painting techniques. The original painting is now in a private collection, but you can still enjoy the serene bamboo as a print!

Bamboo is symbolic of strength, energy, uprightness, honesty, and internal power.

Plum Blossom Tangle 4 x 6 Print

Sat, 05 Sep 2009 13:07:56 -0400

$5.00
Plum Blossom Tangle
High gloss, archival art reproduction print.
Size: 4" x 6"

This highly glossy art reproduction print captures the original brush painting's personality nicely.

A tangle of plum tree branches dance, with fresh plum blossoms in bloom.

This print is ready to be popped into any frame that can hold a 4" x 6" photo.

Double Peaches 4x6 Art Print

Sat, 05 Sep 2009 13:06:55 -0400

$5.00
Title: Double Peaches
Medium: Dye-based archival art print
Size: 4" x 6"

Glossy, archival reprint of an original painting I did on rice paper.

The peach is a symbol of longevity in traditional Chinese art. And heck, peaches are yummy and juicy (and filled with other symbology, too!). ;-)

This print is ready to be popped into any frame that can hold a 4" x 6" piece.

Arrives in a protective sleeve.

Green Gourds 4x6 Print

Wed, 02 Sep 2009 20:51:10 -0400

$5.00
Green Gourds
High quality, ultra glossy, dye-based reproduction print.
4" x 6"

A pair of healthy green gourds grow on the vine.

This colorful, crisp reproduction print captures the original painting's personality nicely. The original painting is in a private collection.

This nice, glossy art print is ready to be popped into any frame that can hold a 4" x 6" piece. High quality, crisp imagery captures the original painting nicely.

Bamboo 4x6 Print

Wed, 02 Sep 2009 18:08:56 -0400

$5.00
Title: Bamboo Splash
Archival, dye-based reproduction art print.
Size: 4" x 6"

A pair of strong, fearless bamboo rise into a color-splashed sky. This fine art print reproduces the original brush painting nicely, with crisp detail and bold color. Done on glossy paper.

It's ready to be popped into any frame that can hold a 4" x 6" piece.

Bite the Peach Original Painting

Wed, 02 Sep 2009 17:55:19 -0400

$9.00
Title: Bite the Peach
Medium:
Traditional Chinese brush painting on off-white rice paper
Size: 9" x 13 1/2"

This is an original painting done by me (Ren Adams), using traditional Chinese brush painting techniques.

The process of Chinese brush painting is part of my daily meditation. It allows me to focus and to spread positive energy into the universe.

A ripe white peach, with a healthy red glow, is ready to pick and eat. In China, the peach is a symbol of longevity, and it's associated with good health and immortality!

This painting is also signed with my artist's name chop (An Rui Ning) and my mood chop (the oval stamp, which reads: Arriving at the Tao is not Difficult.)

Microcosmic Buddha 8x10 Art Print

Tue, 01 Sep 2009 11:16:15 -0400

$12.00
Title: Microcosmic Orbit
Medium: Chinese brush painting.
High quality, archival art reproduction print.
Size: 8" x 10"

Ready to be popped into any frame that can hold a 8" x 10" photo.

This is a fine quality reproduction of an original mixed media piece I did on wood.

Shakyamuni Buddha performs the microcosmic orbit during meditation.

Fish in the Water of Life 8 x 10 Print

Tue, 01 Sep 2009 11:16:15 -0400

$12.00
Water of Life
High quality, archival reproduction print. Glossy photo stock. 8" x 10" size.

High gloss reproduction print capture's the original gyotaku print nicely. Gyotaku is an old form of Japanese fish printing. The original painting is now in a private collection, but you can enjoy it as a bold print.

Ready to pop into a frame that can hold an 8" x 10" print.

Bunny Bon Bon 4x6 Print

Mon, 31 Aug 2009 21:36:32 -0400

$5.00
Bunny Bon Bon
Fine quality, archival reproduction art print
Size: 4" x 6"

Glossy, archival reprint of an original painting I did on rice paper. The original painting is now part of a private collection, but you can enjoy the bunny's whimsical personality any time with this print.

This print is ready to be popped into any frame that can hold a 4" x 6" piece.

Arrives in a protective sleeve.