Japan Art Tribute

Windy Bamboo by Casey

Tribute to Japan!

I have created a special Gallery Japan. This gallery is dedicated to the courageous people of Japan. It is my small way of giving tribute to a strong nation in crisis. The people of Japan are currently going through tremendous challenges. I want to acknowledge their courage and strength and the best way I know how to do that is through my sumi-e art. Art has a way of transcending horrendous tragedy and speaks to us through our hearts, our spirits, and our souls. Sumi-e exemplifies this concept.

The images I have chosen to show in this gallery are all bamboo. These images are for only display. Bamboo signifies strength and the ability to bend. This quality of bamboo is much like the character of the Japanese people. When the storm winds blow, they bend. When the storm winds cease, they stand tall with strength and integrity. Japan is shaken not broken. Bless our friends in Japan!

Gallery Japan 

Please visit this gallery to view my art tribute and dedication to Japan

Casey Shannon Studio

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 ICCPS

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Japan Earthquake Relief T-Shirt

Japan Earthquake Relief Shirt ~ Purple Haze by CaseyStudio

Casey Shannon Studio has designed a special t-shirt at Zazzle for Japan Earthquake Relief. Zazzle will donate 10% and I will donate 100% of my proceeds from the sale of this shirt to Japan Earthquake Relief fund. Please consider purchasing a shirt for yourself or to give as a gift. You will receive an elegant t-shirt and be helping the people of Japan at the same time. There are numerous styles and colors of shirts to choose from. Zazzle is a great company and these shirts are top quality. Also, pass this message along to others. Help me raise lots of money for our friends and neighbors in Japan. 

Let's give them what they need most ~ MONEY! 

To donate to American Red Cross for Japan click here

Thanking you in advance for your generosity and kindness
to the people of Japan in their time of need.

Casey Shannon Studio

Director North American Branch of ICCPS

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

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Sumi-e by MGCruz

Sumi-e

Philodendron by Manuel Garcia de la Cruz

This sumi-e is one of my personal favorites by my artist friend Manuel Garcia de la Cruz. The stem of this plant dances with movement. The painting's composition moves your eye from corner to corner with delight and ease. Manuel is a member of the North American branch of the International Chinese Calligraphy Art and Ink Painting Society (ICCPS).  

Manuel was born in  Asturias, Northern Spain. For the last thirty years, he has lived in Denia, on the Mediterranean coast, where he has his workshop and studio. Manuel hashad many exhibitions locally and in Ibiza. Nature is a strong influence on his work, which centers around  seascapes, mountains, beaches and the countryside.   I am a great admirer of Manuel's sumi-e.  His paintings produce clean, bold brush strokes with brilliant light and color while addressing the spirit of his subject matter. He is an exquisitely talented artist and one I am honored to have in the North American branch of ICCPS. I am so pleased he decided to join the society.
Below is a slide show of some of Manuel's sumi-e. Turn on your volume for beautiful music!

Director of North American Branch of ICCPS

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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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'.

Please visit Gallery White

Casey Shannon Studio

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.

If you are interested in my original Sumi-e artwork,  Visit my Galleries

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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