Book Review: The Sumi-E Book by Yolanda Mayhall

My scan of the cover of my favorite Japanese ink painting book. First, as a hobby, Sumi-E or Japanese ink painting is not expensive to start up. Beginner kits range from $10 to $10 from various suppliers...

MYSTICAL ART FROM ASIA

Religious Art in East Asia vibrates with mystical energy and symbolizes profound spiritual beliefs.Here is a collection of paintings from the visionary realm of Asian mysticism. Some of Asia's mystical art originated in the gods and goddesses of...

Holland village in Singapore

Holland village in Singapore is one of the popular tourist attractions for visitors and tourists and for families and kids. Holland village is a great place to shop for Asian arts, crafts, handicrafts, new age wares, Indonesian ikat shops, spas,...

Chen Shaomei

Chen Shaomei, born in Hengshan (in Hunan Province in China), was an important artist in the period just before the the Chinese Communist Party came to power in 1949.  At the age of 17, Chen had already...

Buddha Statues and Buddhist Symbolism

Understanding Buddhist art, including the various mudras or postures in which images of the Buddha appear requires a little study. Buddhist art is rich in symbolism and reflects different stages of the Buddha’s life and how he communicated his teaching on how to liberate oneself from the tyranny of the mind.

CHINESE TEMPLE ART FROM SOUTH ASIA

Chinese communities in south Asia have erected lovely temples that house murals depicting the myth and folklore of China. Hock Leong Tieng Temple in Kapit, Malaysian Borneo Chinese temples in Singapore, Malaysia, and Indonesia were built by...

Asian Home Decor Ideas: Asian Antiques, Asian Art, Tribal Artefacts & Vintage Textiles

Asian antiques and art, along with tribal artefacts and textiles can serve as a wonderful source of decorating ideas for the home. Unlike factory produced home decor, genuine antiques and tribal artefacts resonate with that special quality born from age old artistic traditions.

Art Museums We Loved In Europe & Asia – Samarkand

Modern Asian Art in Northern Thailand.

When you are planning to go on a holiday to Thailand, it can be a great idea to go to the north instead of the bounty islands in the south. Holidays to this beautiful country and articles about it are most of the times dominated by the Southern part...

Soul Mates for the Romantic Souls

Any single lady right now will not hate to believe in soul mates. Love for women is Asian art. It is plenty but it is exotic. It needs to be of rarity like one that is unique and finely crafted. Women will not look for love. Women continue living...