Chinese painting GIFT for love, marriage & valentine's day
100% smooth & wrinkle free - to be framed by the buyer
Xuan paper mounted on cardstocks. 四邊是 紙，不是絲綢 (The borders are made of paper, not silk).
Intertwined branches or the love tree
Literally, it refers to two different trees whose branches have grown and grafted together. Metaphorically, it is a classic Chinese poetic symbol for deeply devoted, inseparable lovers, a loving married couple, conjugal union, or intimate relationship. (Shared in FB Sumi-e)
"In the heavens, we wish to be birds flying wing to wing; on the earth, we wish to be intertwined branches." (在天愿作比翼鸟，在地愿为连理枝)
詩經 求其友
The exact phrase is "嚶其鳴矣，求其友聲".
Originating from the poem Fa Mu (伐木, Woodcutting) in the Classic of Poetry ( 詩經 ), it translates to:
"Its cries resound, seeking the voice of its companion."
Metaphorically, it translates to: "A bird sings to seek a friend's response," which symbolizes people searching for friends who share the same ideals and interests.
求其友 may refer to animals or humans looking for love or a relationship.
Chinese flowers and birds painting on cardstock
100% smooth & wrinkle free - to be framed by the buyer - 13 x 13 inches
Xuan paper mounted on cardstocks. 四邊是 紙，不是絲綢 (The borders are made of paper, not silk).
Orchid 2026.6.10
$500
紫 purple
In English, the Chinese and Japanese character 霞 generally translates to rosy clouds, afterglow, mist, or haze. It refers specifically to the vibrant, multicolored clouds at sunrise or sunset (often called a sunrise/sunset glow or afterglow).
Even the stem where the bird rests its claws looks detached, it is still well supported by the tree. The bird shall never fall. At both ends of the stem, flowers still bloom, implying the well-sustained vitality of the plant and the overall balance.
忘憂草 (wàng yōu cǎo) translates to daylily (specifically the Hemerocallis fulva species). The Chinese name translates literally to "forget-sorrow-grass," as it is traditionally believed to bring peace of mind and relieve sadness.
憂 = worries or sorrow
「忘憂草」（金針花、萱草）最常見的英文名稱是 Daylily，花朵通常只開一天，早開晚謝，因此有「一日百合」的稱號。
Chinese painting Pandas 中國畫 熊貓系列
100% smooth and wrinkle-free
Not backed with another sheet of paper
Small-scale flowers & birds painting 花鸟画小品
100% smooth and wrinkle-free
Not backed with another sheet of paper
An elegant posture untainted by the mundane world.
An elegant demeanor aloof from the worldly dust.
A solitary beauty untouched by the mortal world.
幽姿絕世塵 beautifully breaks down into two deeply symbolic halves:
幽姿 (Yōu zī): Refers to a graceful, refined, yet secluded and tranquil demeanor.
絕世塵 (Jué shì chén): Literally means to "cut off from the worldly dust," symbolizing a state of being completely detached, pure, and untouched by the vulgarities of ordinary mortal life.
清芬可挹 conveys a sense of drawing in, absorbing, or appreciating pure, delicate fragrance and noble virtue. The phrase has poetic and classical origins, often reflecting an admiration for someone’s pristine character.
清芬 (qīng fēn): Refers to a clear, pure, and delicate fragrance. Metaphorically, it symbolizes high morals, noble character, and integrity.
可挹 (kě yì): Means "can be gathered," "can be scooped up," or "can be drawn in."
二破三 焉可知？ Using two leaves to separate three leaves, how can one know?
逸韻 Elegant charm
For Chinese aesthetics of painting bamboos, 以二破三 can represent a reflection on a creative process - Using the second to break the third.
焉可知？ (If you never read a Chinese bamboo painting artwork or manual,) how can you know this convention or technique?
In Chinese painting, we usually do not paint a group of bamboo leaves from the same point of origin. There are many conventional and alternative approaches.
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Mauro:
Excellent. In the spirit of sumi-e
Isabelle:
Magistral
Shrimp in water and ink (Unsigned)
水墨蝦 (未題款)
Fish falling from the sky is a documented weather anomaly known as "animal rain." As the heaven is descending fish for the bird, this painting and its inscription imply that trillions and millions of dollars will be rushing in to you so fiercely and you cannot stop it.
天賜奇觀 Heaven-sent spectacle
億兆猛進 Trillions and millions of dollars rushing to you in a fierce and unstoppable way.
石來運轉 translates to "Fortune turns for the better" or "Luck turns around". It is a clever wordplay on the Chinese idiom 《時來運轉》 (shí lái yùn zhuǎn), where the character for time (時) is replaced by stone (石), symbolizing a shift in luck brought by a fortuitous stone or piece of jade.
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清品 = Pure appreication, pure taste, or pure species
品 or 品種 = species
品 taste, appreciate
Fish 曳尾涂中 2026.5.19
$1500
A king sent two officials to invite the philosopher Zhuangzi to become a high-ranking government official. Zhuangzi, fishing by the river, ignored them and asked: "I am told there is a sacred turtle in your country that died three thousand years ago.... It symbolizes a reclusive, humble lifestyle. It means valuing personal freedom, peace, and authenticity over the wealth, prestige ...
Here in this painting, I substitute a fish for the turtle. (Complete anecdote and metaphors)
Preserving withered lotus leaves to listen to the rain.
Only the withered lotus leaves are left to hear the sound of rain.
This signifies a melancholy yet artistic appreciation of a withered, autumn lotus pond, finding beauty in decay and quiet sadness. It was famously quoted by Lin Daiyu in Dream of the Red Chamber (紅樓夢) to appreciate the beauty of fading nature.
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Chinese flowers-and-birds painting on premounted scrolls
Ready to hang wall scrolls - Horizontal (medium size, non-silk margins)
You may also frame the artwork after removing the hanging rods.
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Inner picture 15 x 8.5 inches
Whole horizontal scroll (including margins and the left and right rods): 27 x 12 inches
The margins are actually paper that looks like silk.
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Expected number of listings by July 2026 is 10 pieces.
Joshua's Flowers & Birds paintings - for sale soon
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To be titled and mounted
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To be titled and mounted
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To be titled and mounted
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To be titled and mounted
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To be titled and mounted
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To be titled and mounted
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To be titled and mounted
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Joshua's Chinese Flower-Bird paintings - Samples
Parrot on Magnolia 玉蘭鸚鵡
A partial emulation Magnolia and a Red Parrot from Chen Zhifo who was a renowned Chinese flowers and birds painter of the 20th century.
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Bamboos are national norms
Bamboos are national norms
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Joshua's Chinese Flower-Bird paintings - Samples
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