Asian Gallery II
I am so inspired by Asian art. I was trained in the Western tradition, so learning to see in the Eastern way has been both a challenge and a delight! Drawing with a bamboo brush and black ink, I try to capture energy in the line; then I add watercolors in a limited palette.

 

The old woman of the mountain
From the book The Magic Brocade.


 

Chang began to play
From the story
Chang and the Bamboo Flute.



 

Mongol warriors
Cover for a book about Ghenghis Khan.



Ancient China
Cover art.


 

One-Room Schoolhouse
Educational illustration.


 

Orchard Ride
A personal piece inspired by a childhood memory.



Sandy to the Rescue
Story about a girl who feared the water.


 

Chang's mother wept
From the story
Chang and the Bamboo Flute.



 

Lying in wait
From Necklace of Teeth, a story about a girl raised by cougars.


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