New Art - Shou Xin/Fukurokuju

[broom_rider]

A picture for my friend jade_teacup.
Shou Xing - one of the three deities of Taoist Fu Lu Shou concept (in China), or Fukurokuju, one of the Seven Lucky Gods (in Japan) is the God of Longevity. I tried to not to forget all of his traditional attributes: the staff made out of the ginseng root, a peach that symbolizes immortality, and a gourd filled with Elixir of Life. I also added Crane - a symbol of long life, and Chinese red bats for good luck.
The character on the panel is "Shou"="Longevity"

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Картинка для jade_teacup.
Шоусин (в китае) или Фукурокудзю (в Японии) - бог долголетия и мудрости. Я страралась не забыть все его традиционные атрибуты - посох из корня женьшеня, тыкву с элексиром жизни, и персик в руке, символизирующий бессмертие. Журавль на Дальнем Востоке считается символом долголетия, а красные летучие мышки в Китае символизируют счастье.
Иероглиф "Шоу"="Долголетие".

Comments

[scowling-hermit.livejournal.com]

You're so productive!

It looks great. I love the design of those little bats!

[broom--rider.livejournal.com]

Thank you! :)
Those bats is my favorite part of the picture! I think I am going to make a classy Chinese lucky bat design - I am not so good at Chinese stylization, as Ben, but I want to give it a try anyways:)

[scowling-hermit.livejournal.com]

I look forward to seeing it! :)

[broom--rider.livejournal.com]

I'll start as soon as all the commotion will slow down: we are having visitors in the house starting tomorrow...

[vamm-goda.livejournal.com]

What an absolutely beautiful image! I just love the colors you chose, and the shading of the whole piece. The crane is a gorgeous addition, and the detail in the draping of his robes and the movement of his hair is just amazing. I love it!

[broom--rider.livejournal.com]

Thank you very much! I was trying to use all the happy, bright colors like one can see on chinese decorative stuff... Glad that you like the picture!

[jade-teacup.livejournal.com]

Anya, as you know, I love this very much. It is one of my favorite deities and you have drawn him so perfectly!!

[broom--rider.livejournal.com]

Thank you very much, Ben! Glad that you like the picture, I'll send you a print soon!:)