SNOW in Carmel, CA!!!

Puppy Paws in SNOW!

Holy Cow! Well, this certainly does not happen very often. Snow in Carmel California. I had to absolutely blog about this today. I usually blog about the ancient art of sumi-e but today I blog about the art of nature ~ Snow. It snowed last night and was so quiet I did not even know or hear it.

I woke up this morning to a beautiful dusting of snow! The weather man had been talking about the possibility of snow in Carmel all the way to the ocean but I thought he was crazy. Guess what! It happened. Wowzer!

I can't create a blog without at least one mention of sumi-e.
It would be 'un-natural' and 'out-of-character' for me!

I have painted several beautiful sumi-e inspired by 'snow'.

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国際中国書法国画家協会アメリカ支部：Ms. Casey Shannon　アメリカ現代水墨画家

Director of North American Branch of ICCPS

 

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2011 ~ Year of the Rabbit

Rabbit by MPtribe

Welcome to the 'Year of the Rabbit'

02/03/2011 - 01/22/2012  

According to the Chinese Zodiac, the Year of 2011 is the Year of the Golden Rabbit, which begins on February 3, 2011 and ends on January 22, 2012.  The Rabbit is the fourth sign of the Chinese Zodiac, which consists of 12 animal signs.  The Rabbit is a lucky sign.  Rabbits are private individuals and a bit introverted.  People born in the Year of the Rabbit are reasonably friendly individuals who enjoy the company of a group of good friends.  They are good teachers, counselors and communicators, but also need their own space.

Chinese Zodiac

According to Chinese tradition, the Rabbit brings a year in which you can catch your breath and calm your nerves.  It is a time for negotiation.  Don't try to force issues, because if you do you will ultimately fail.  To gain the greatest benefits from this time, focus on home, family, security, diplomacy, and your relationships with women and children.   Make it a goal to create a safe, peaceful lifestyle, so you will be able to calmly deal with any problem that may arise.

Rabbit Calligraphy

Not many people know that the Rabbit is the symbol of the Moon, while the Peacock is the symbol of the Sun, and that together, these two animal signs signify the start of day and night. And, represent the Yin and Yang of life.  It is said that anyone making supplications for wishes to be fulfilled are certain to get what they want... and in the Year of the Rabbit, the wish-granting aspect of the Sun and the Moon combined is multiplied.  The Moon is YIN and this is the Yin of Heaven, signifying magic.  Thus on each of the Full Moon nights of this year, go out into your garden to gaze into the Full Moon and visualize plenty of Moon dust and Moon glow flowing into you, filling your whole body with bright white light and granting you fearlessness, love and courage.  This will not only strengthen your inner "Chi" energy, it will also bring wisdom into your life.

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国際中国書法国画家協会アメリカ支部：Ms. Casey Shannon　アメリカ現代水墨画家

Casey Shannon Studio

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