Chinese New Year, 2005While sifting through my old works for this week's Illustration Friday, I came upon another drawing that seemed perfect for the theme.
I used to hate family events. Red was the color that represented good fortune and was therefore the required theme for birthdays and new years. For some reason, my adolescent-self thought it "made me look ugly" and proceeded to give my mom a hard time well into early adulthood.
Now, I realize that such events were not about dress codes and food but the fun of being with family. Drawing this art work was also process of looking back at childhood memories - from watching the cooks catch shrimp in the restaurant's aquariums to lining up to receive am pao from Kong Kong.
So while I still don't think that red is "my color", I now have a few shirts tucked away in my closet for special occasions ;)
I used to hate family events. Red was the color that represented good fortune and was therefore the required theme for birthdays and new years. For some reason, my adolescent-self thought it "made me look ugly" and proceeded to give my mom a hard time well into early adulthood.
Now, I realize that such events were not about dress codes and food but the fun of being with family. Drawing this art work was also process of looking back at childhood memories - from watching the cooks catch shrimp in the restaurant's aquariums to lining up to receive am pao from Kong Kong.
So while I still don't think that red is "my color", I now have a few shirts tucked away in my closet for special occasions ;)
I like this one very much too! yep, its sure bringing back memories :D
ReplyDeleteBeautiful! And fun. Love your style and colors too!!
ReplyDeleteAmazingly handled crowd scene full of energy! Love the tea series too... a great idea... do coffee as well and sell the range to Starbucks ;)
ReplyDeletehahaha! This is so true, that's why I refuse to buy a red dress, they're soo occasionally non wearable color for me :) Nice drawing, I like the details
ReplyDeletethis one is really gorgeous too, I like the reds and pinks, it looks so warm and cheery
ReplyDeleteIn Taiwan,this is our familiar sight.I very like your drawing about the subject.
ReplyDeleteah. So cute and so much to look at!
ReplyDeleteit took me a while to look at all the detailing...damn cute!