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August 15, 2008
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5 1/2 x 11 1/2"
Watercolor on watercolor paper
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Thanks ahead of time for any favorites!

**This painting is featured in my "Waking Dreams" 2010 Art Calendar, now available at my online store: [link]

This piece has a few technical problems, I know (much as I love watercolor, I do wish it was more lenient towards mistakes!). However, on the whole I'm pleased with the final product and the departure from my regular subject matter. Xian-He is the Chinese word for the Japanese crane, which was believed to be a purveyor of wisdom, as opposed to the cranes which brought immortality and peace (called tian-he). Cranes were also thought to transport Taoist sages between heaven and earth. If anyone knows more about this mythology or would like to correct my research, I'd appreciate it.

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:icondionaya:
Are you familliar with the Japanese story of the Crane Wife?
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:iconardenellennixon:
I am not. I will have to look it up, though, as I love folklore and mythology. Thank you for the research project! :)
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:icondionaya:
No problem! Originally, I thought that was the inspiration of this piece. >.<
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:iconangelgarland:
Beautiful painting!!! I love the way the birds are intermingled with the hair!!!
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:iconardenellennixon:
Thank you very much!
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:iconjadedlady:
This is beautiful..... fantastic work! :)
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:iconliviugherman:
beautiful art :rose:
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:iconsvet-svet:
*svet-svet Mar 5, 2010  Professional Digital Artist
Your wonderful work is featured in my journal [link]
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