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Spring Daffodils

春花


(Chinese Ink and watercolour )


Artist's notes: It's spring and I have different color daffodils blooming in my garden. This one I just painted freehand with no sketch in a minimalist style. 		Daffodils

水仙


(Chinese Ink )


Artist's notes:Spring is here! The daffodils are blooming in my garden and I painted them under the sun. I have recorded how I used the shadows under the sun to paint these daffodils, you can
see the video here


You Can Lean On Me

你可依靠我


(Chinese Ink and watercolour )


Artist's notes:I painted this after recovering from being ill for a month, and my husband took real good care of me. It's not the first time, and he really gives me the warm feeling that I can lean on him all the time : ) 		Happy Dragon

快樂龍


(Chinese Ink )


Artist's notes:Happy Year of the Dragon! I have painted this for dragon babies born in 2024. I have seen many dragon paintings and drawings, but most of them look too fierce. So I came up with this happy one : ) At the top right is my Chinese calligraphy for the word "dragon". 2024 is a year of the Wood Dragon, starting from February 10th, 2024 (Chinese New Year) and ending on January 28th, 2025 (Chinese New Year's Eve). The Chinese calendar is a lunisolar calendar, and the start of the year is based on the cycles of the moon.


Beware

當心


Chinese Ink on Rice Paper (Single Raw Xuan Paper)


Artist's notes: I have not been participating in exhibitions since 2019,
and this is the first time I have done so since the pandemic.
I won the "Outstanding Performace Award" at the International
Chinese Calligraphy and Painting Exhibition of 2022 held by ICCPS.
 Wish Upon The Sky

望天打卦


Chinese Ink on Single Raw Xuan Paper


Artist's notes: I painted this in 2011 after watching the disastrous tsunami in the news. We are all helpless in the face of natural disasters, like a little frog floating on a lotus leaf caught in a tidal wave. All we can do is wish upon the sky...hence the rolled up eyes


Dance With Me

與君共舞



Chinese Ink and Watercolour on Rice Paper (Single Raw Xuan Paper)

Artist's notes: This piece was exhibited at the Anshan Museum in China Sept 19 - Oct. 3, 2011, and won the Special Merit Award. This painting is inspired by my husband's support and care during my recovery from my cervical spine injury. His TLC brought me back on my feet and together we'll dance happily ever after : ) 		Ready For The Moment

蓄勢待發


Chinese Ink on Rice Paper (Single Raw Xuan Paper)


Artist's notes: I named this painting 蓄勢待發 (be ready for the right moment) which is a quote from Romance Of The Three Kingdoms 三國演義, one of the Four Great Chinese Classical Novels. 龍非池中之物，趁雷欲上九霄，蓄勢待發...The dragon cannot be confined to a pond, and will ascend to heaven as thunder strikes, be ready for the moment and take the leap...


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Sit and Watch the Rising Clouds

行到水窮處，坐看雲起時


Chinese Ink on Rice Paper (Single Raw Xuan Paper)

Artist's notes: This is part of my ink "Flow" series.It is done with Ink FLow 墨流/ floating ink /suminagashi

It is inspired by an ancient Chinese poem by Wang Wei (699-759). The two phrases I have written on the painting is from the poem: 行到水窮處，坐看雲起時 "Having reached the water's edge and there is no more path, just sit and watch the rising clouds". When faced with adversity and feeling that there is no way out, I often think of these two phrases, then just take a deep breath and see things in a different light. There is always light at the end of the tunnel and rising clouds at the water's edge. 		Sailed Past Ten Thousand Hills

輕舟已過萬重山


Chinese Ink on Rice Paper (Single Raw Xuan Paper)


Artist's notes: This is part of my "Flow" series. The landscape is created with free flowing ink on water. I added a tiny boat with a Chinese brush. It is inspired by the Tang dynasty poem by Li Bai. The calligraphy on the painting is a phrase from that poem, "The skiff has sailed past ten thousand hills" (輕舟已過萬重山)

My flow series is inspired by the ancient Chinese ink technique which dates back to the 6th century when Buddhist monks originally engaged in this meditation exercise to capture the moment in time when the human spirit bonds with nature in the form of flowing water and moving air.Then in my attempt to achieve balance between nature and man 天人合一, I combine the use of free flowing ink on water with my Chinese brush painting.




Against All Odds

排除萬難


Chinese Ink on Rice Paper (Single Raw Xuan Paper)

Artist's notes: This is part of my "Flow" series. The waves are created with free flowing ink on water. In an attempt to achieve balance between nature and man 天人合一, I have created the "Flow" series in which I combine the use of free flowing ink on water with my Chinese brush painting. Go with the natural flow, that's the way to go. This painting won an award at the 2015 International Chinese Calligraphy and Painting Exhibition in Anshan City Pulic Cultural Centre in China. 		Heaven and Earth and One Lone Gull

天地一沙鷗


Chinese Ink on Rice Paper (Single Raw Xuan Paper)

Artist's notes: This is inspired by the ancient poem from the Tang Dynasty by Du Fu with the phrases "What am I like here and there fluttering, one lone gull between heaven and earth hovering" 飄飄何所似 天地一沙鷗 Heaven and earth are created with flowing ink on water. The calligraphy at the top is part of that poem. This painting was exhibited at the 2015 International Chinese Calligraphy and Painting Exhibition in Anshan City Pulic Cultural Centre in Liaoning, China.


Journey Of A Thousand Miles Begins With A Single Step
千里之行始於足下


Chinese Ink on Raw Rice Paper (Single Xuan)

Artist's notes:This is inspired by the Taoist quote by Lao Tzu – “Journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step” and I have written it in my grass calligraphy in Chinese: 千里之行始於足下 It was exhibited in Beijing, China at the International Chinese Calligraphy and Ink Painting Society Exhibition Oct 19 – 26, 2019 . So thrilled that my painting won the "International Calligraphy and Sumi-e Society Award"

Just Sit and Watch the Rising Clouds

坐看雲起時


Chinese Ink on Rice Paper (Single Raw Xuan Paper)

Artist's notes: This painting is inspired by an ancient Chinese poem by Wang Wei (699-759). The two phrases I have written on the painting is from the poem: 行到水窮處，坐看雲起時 "Having reached the water's edge and there is no more path, just sit and watch the rising clouds".

When faced with adversity and feeling that there is no way out, I often think of these two phrases, then just take a deep breath and see things in a different light. There is always light at the end of the tunnel and rising clouds at the water's edge.

This painting won the Head Office President Award at the 2017 International Chinese Calligraphy and Painting Society Exhibition. The rice paper was white and I used black and blue ink only. So whatever shows as white is the original paper colour.


Into The Net

自投羅網


Chinese Ink and watercolour on Raw Rice Paper (Single Xuan)

Artist's notes: There is a Chinese saying 自投羅網 (hurling oneself into the net). Sometimes I feel like I am an outsider, watching others unsuspectingly and unknowingly being herded into a trap. 		Find Joy In Bitter Times

苦中作樂


Chinese Ink on Raw Rice Paper (Single Xuan)

Artist's notes: The conditions may be poor, and the situation difficult, but we can try to be like these content piggies, finding joy in bitter times.


Puzzled

迷網


Chinese Ink

Artist's notes: Feeling puzzled and perplexed 迷惘. This world seems like a complicated labyrinth 迷網 with manipulative players behind the scenes controlling our destinies, I don't know what's going on anymore.

I was using some word play for this painting: In Chinese, feeling puzzled and perplexed is 迷惘. I wrote on the painting "puzzling net" 迷網 which sounds the same but written slightly differently. 		Have a cup of tea

喝杯茶


Chinese Ink and Pu'er Teaon raw Xuan rice paper

Artist's notes: There is so much division in this world, manipulated by people for power and profit, and exacerbated by the media. Instead of harbouring hatred and spewing vitriol against people who do not think or act like us, we should just sit down, have a cup of tea, reflect on our differences, respect other people's choices, and realize that we are all after something in common...happiness. My Chinese calligraphy at the top right says just that "喝杯茶 have a cup of tea". I have used Chinese ink and brewed Pu'er Tea 普洱茶 to paint this.


Just A Little Wish

只一個小願望



Chinese Ink and watercolour on Raw Rice Paper (Single Xuan)

Artist's notes: Just a little wish that the world will be rid of the coronavirus, and everybody blessed with good health.

Cherry Blossom Time Again

又是櫻花盛開時



Chinese Ink and watercolour on Rice Paper (Single Raw Xuan Paper)

Artist's notes: It's cherry blossom time again this year. What a difference a year makes. Just wishing that everybody will be blessed with good health, and can venture out safely again.




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I Alone Am Sober While Everyone is Drunk

眾人皆醉我獨醒

Chinese Ink

Artist's notes: This painting is inspired by an ancient Chinese quote by 屈原 Qu Yuan (340-278 BC) : " I Alone Am Sober While Everyone is Drunk" 眾人皆醉我獨醒. This may be how you feel sometimes when nobody agrees with you , or even understand you. 		Zen Universe

宇宙萬有一切都是禪心

Artist's notes: Enso amid waves of universal energy

Enso 円相 represents the way of Zen as a circle of emptiness and form, void and fullness. The Enso circle is born from emptiness. However its center is full of potency and infinite possibility. As the brush trails off into nothingness, leaving an open circle, it is also the acceptance of imperfection as it is, allowing the universe to be as it is.
Pursuing Perfection

追求完美
Chinese Ink
Artist's notes: This is part 1 of my Enso Realization Series. As I draw the Enso (zen circle), I go through different phases to come to the realization of the impermanence of all things: 1. Pursuing Perfection - The Enso 円相 is a circle of void and fullness, representing the way of Zen. It is born from emptiness. However its center is full of potency and infinite possibility. In life, we often chase the infinite and pursue perfection, but find that we can never attain it, just like drawing a circle and never ending up with a perfect one.

Part 2 is Embracing Imperfection. Part 3 is Appreciating Impermanence
Embracing Imperfection

擁抱不完美
Chinese Ink
Artist's notes: This is Part 2 of my Enso Realization Series. The Enso 円相 represents the way of Zen as a circle of emptiness and form, void and fullness. The enso circle is born from emptiness. However its center is full of potency and infinite possibility. One dip of ink, one fluid brush stroke, I experience the profound changes and limitless possibilities. As the brush trails off into nothingness, leaving an open circle, it is also the acceptance of imperfection as it is.


Appreciating Impermanence

徹悟無常
Chinese Ink
Artist's notes: This is part 3 of my Enso Realization Series. As I draw the Enso (zen circle), I go through different phases to come to the realization of the impermanence of all things, and finally enlightened :

1. Pursuing Perfection - The Enso 円相 is a circle of void and fullness, representing the way of Zen. It is born from emptiness. However its center is full of potency and infinite possibility. In life, we often chase the infinite and pursue perfection, but find that we can never attain it, just like drawing a circle and never ending up with a perfect one.

2. Embracing Imperfection - The Enso is a circle of emptiness and form. One dip of ink, one fluid brush stroke, I experience the profound changes and limitless possibilities. As the brush trails off into nothingness, leaving an open circle, it is also embracing imperfection as it is.

3. Appreciating Impermanence - As a new Enso is drawn, there is a fresh start as I let go of the previous one. The transition allows me to appreciate the impermanence of all things.
Abyss

深淵
Chinese Ink

Artist's notes:

The Abyss is a reverse Enso. The Enso 円相 represents the way of Zen as a circle of void and fullness. It is born from emptiness but its center is full of potency and infinite possibility. Just like a cup of water half full or half empty, one needs to harness the positive energy and make best use of the opportunities, and not be sucked by negative energy and fall deeper and deeper into the abyss.


Take A Tranquil Look

靜觀無常
Chinese Ink
Artist's notes: The Enso 円相 represents the way of Zen. As a new circle is drawn, there is a fresh start as the old one is let go, demonstrating the impermanence 無常 of everything. Sometimes when you are troubled and lost, just sit down and take a tranquil look at this world. Observe the impermanence of all things, including your troubles, and you will be ready for a fresh start.
Just The Two Of Us

相依為命


Chinese Ink
Artist's notes: I used to feel that I was alone by myself in this whole world until I met my husband. He is someone I can always lean on. While immersed in the bliss of his company, I am now always scared that he will leave this world before me and I will be all alone again.


So Happy Together

我們一起多快樂



Chinese Ink

Artist's notes: It has been difficult for everyone during these Covid times, but at least we get to be around our loving family members. Let's make the best of our times together....So Happy Together! I've painted this with an Enso , the zen circle representing emptiness and form, void and fullness. The Enso circle is born from emptiness. However its center is full of potency and infinite possibility. We may be in bad times now, but there is the infinite possibility of better things to come.

Enso in Nature

大自然中



Cyanotype

Artist's notes: This Enso (zen circle) is created with the help of nature....sunlight. I use the cyanotype process, and expose the my drawn zen circle under the sun to get the subtle white enso on blue background. This takes longer, and more stages than simply painting an ink enso. Cyanotype is a slow-reacting printing formulation sensitive to a limited near ultraviolet and blue light spectrum. I drew an ink circle, and used it to cover up the paper soaked in cyanotype liquid, and exposed it to sunlight, and the end result is a cyan-blue piece of art. The effect will depend on the strength and angle of the sunlight , the duration, and the placement.So each time I create a piece, it is a totally different experience, and makes me appreciate the forces of nature and the need to be in harmony with it.

Enso 円相 represents the way of Zen as a circle of emptiness and form, void and fullness. As the brush trails off into nothingness, leaving an open circle, it is also the acceptance of imperfection as it is, allowing the universe to be as it is.


The Perfectly Imperfect Pair

完美的不完美的一對
Chinese Ink
Artist's notes: The enso circle is born from emptiness yet its center is full of potency and infinite possibility. As the brush trails off into nothingness, leaving an open circle, it is also the acceptance of imperfection as it is. I have learnt to appreciate the beauty of imperfections, as I accept and appreciate my imperfect husband, and vice versa....making us the perfectly imperfect pair.
Breaking Out

突破
Chinese Ink
Artist's notes: Drawn in one fluid, expressive stroke, the enso represents the state of mind of the artist . The black, white and shades of grey embodied in the brushstroke represent my mixed emotions and feelings. I feel like breaking out...


In Harmony With Nature

自然和諧
Black and blue ink

Artist's notes: The Enso 円相 represents the way of Zen as a circle of emptiness and form, void and fullness. When I create an enso, I first empty my mind for a fresh new experience, and I go with the flow, appreciating the endless opportunities and unexpectable changes during the process. As the brush trails off into nothingness, leaving an open circle, I appreciate the imperfection while achieving harmony with nature.



Heart Sutra with Blue Enso

心經藍円相


Blue and silver ink

Artist's notes: This is a special piece in harmony with nature. This Enso (zen circle) is created with the help of nature....sunlight. I use the cyanotype process, and expose the my drawn zen circle under the sun to get the subtle white enso on blue background. This takes longer, and more stages than simply painting an ink enso. I drew an ink circle, and used it to cover up the paper soaked in cyanotype liquid, and exposed it to sunlight, and the end result is a cyan-blue piece of art. The effect will depend on the strength and angle of the sunlight , the duration, and the placement..So each time I create a piece, it is a totally different experience, and makes me appreciate the forces of nature and the need to be in harmony with it. Then I wrote the Heart Sutra (the Buddhist scripture) in Chinese calligraphy with silver ink. The Enso 円相 is a circle of void and fullness, representing the way of Zen. It is born from emptiness. However its center is full of potency and infinite possibility.


Someday We Will Be Together

總有一天能相會


Chinese Ink

Artist's notes:The Chinese calligraphy means "Someday We'll Be Together" and Diana Ross' song rings in my ear as I paint this. The Enso represents the way of Zen as a circle of emptiness and form, void and fullness. As the brush trails off into nothingness, leaving an open circle, all possibilities are open. 		The Sea Accepts A Hundred Streams

海納百川





Artist's notes: This is a famous Chinese quote: 海納百川 The Sea Accepts A Hundred Streams, meaning that a great person can accept all things big and small. The origin in a different form is from a Taoist Zhuangzi saying: "between heaven and earth, there is nothing greater than the sea, it accepts ten thousand streams" 莊子‧秋水篇 ：天下之水莫大於海，萬川納之. Then in the Ching Dynasty, Lin Zexu 林則徐 wrote the inspiring words during his fight against foreign powers forcing opium on his country: 海納百川，有容乃大。 壁立千仞，無欲則剛。"The sea accepts a hundred streams, being able to accept all is to be great. The cliffs stand firm and thousands of feet tall, having no selfish desire is to be strong."


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Observe

靜觀


Chinese Ink Painting
Artist's notes: Mindfulness is meditation in which you focus on being aware of what you are sensing and feeling in the moment, without interpretation or judgment. Stop, take a breath and observe.
Meditate

靜思



Chinese Ink on Rice Paper

Artist's notes: Take a moment, empty your mind, step into a space of awareness... a space where you merely observe how the mind behaves, and where you experience the present moment and you will reach a heightened level of spiritual awareness




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Colourful Family

多姿多彩的一家


Chinese Ink and Watercolour

Artist's notes: I am so lucky that I have found my online art family, and of course my field hockey family! We are of different ages, with different backgrounds, possess different skills, and have different personalities. What a colourful combination! 		Coming Home

歸家


Chinese Ink and Watercolour


Artist's notes: I painted this for my class reunion. Many old classmates and I flew back to Hong Kong. We went to the same school from kindergarten to secondary school and we have a strong alumni network with even a branch here in Ontario, Canada. Seeing everybody after all these years was precious!


Happy Reunion

團圓樂


Chinese Ink and Watercolour


Artist's notes: This is also inspired by my class reunion. Often one's best friends are the ones from your childhood. 		Living In Harmony

和諧共處
Chinese Ink and Watercolour

Artist's notes: May people of all colour live in harmony.


Just The Two Of Us

只有我倆
Chinese Ink and Watercolour

Artist's notes: When I paint the birds in love, I seem to hear Bill Withers' songs. I named this one after his song, Just The Two Of Us. 		Lean On Me

兩相依
Chinese Ink and Watercolour

Artist's notes: I keep thinking about Bill Wither's another song Lean On Me when I painted this.


The Trek South

又是南遷時


Chinese Ink on Rice Paper (Single Raw Xuan Paper)

Artist's notes: It was that time of the year when the Canada geese were flocking south. It evoked a "going home" feeling in me as so many Chinese poets centuries ago had written about these scenes. So I picked up my Chinese brush and painted it on Xuan paper. 		With My Head Held High

誓不低頭
Chinese Ink on Rice Paper (Single Raw Xuan Paper)

Artist's notes: This is inspired by the Chinese saying "With my head held high."


One Finds Joy In One's Own Way

自得其樂
Chinese Ink on Rice Paper (Single Raw Xuan Paper)

Artist's notes: This painting was exhibited in Maulevrier, France , Aug. 25- Sept. 9, 2012, and won the ICCPS French Award. It was also voted one of the top ten favourites by the attending audience. This is inspired by the Chinese saying "one finds joy in one's own way", shown at the top left corner of this piece.

Go For It

志在必得
Chinese Ink on Rice Paper (Single Raw Xuan Paper)

Artist's notes: This painting was exhibited at the Jade Buddha Temple in Liaoning, China, Oct. 1 - 13, 2012, and won the Judges' Special Award. Inspiration behind this painting: I saw a bird dive for its prey and it reminded me of the Chinese saying "go for it with will and determination".


I Will Always Look Out For You

我會永遠守護你


Chinese Ink and Watercolour on Rice Paper (Single Raw Xuan Paper)

Artist's notes: One little chick is on the lookout while the other is feeding.
This is inspired by my childhood experience.
One is my sister, one is me. We looked out for each other during trying times.

What's Up

回眸問好
Chinese Ink on Rice Paper (Single Raw Xuan Paper)

Artist's notes: I just finished the painting and somebody Whatsapped me...
thus the title : )


On Typha Pond

在水中央
Chinese Ink on Rice Paper (Single Raw Xuan Paper)

Artist's notes: Typha/ bulrushes/ cattails are so common here in Canada, I decided to incorporate them in my Chinese painting to give it a Canadian feel. 		Soaring High

展翅高飛
Chinese Ink on Rice Paper (Single Raw Xuan Paper)

Artist's notes: This is inspired by the Chinese saying "spread your wings and soar high"


Together We'll Fly Side By Side

在天願作比翼鳥


Chinese Ink on Paper

Artist's notes: This is inspired by a Tang dynasty poem which has the phrases "On earth, may we be branches entwined; in the sky, may we be birds flying side by side"



Sumi-e Toucan

水墨巨嘴鳥
Chinese Ink on Rice Paper (Single Raw Xuan Paper)

Artist's notes: Just having fun blending east with west. Toucans are native in the South & Central Americas, and not Asia. Also having fun blending hot with cold. While this lovely bird is found in the Neotropics, I am painting it in subzero temperatures in icy Canada.


Zen Sunset

金禪落日
Chinese Ink and Watercolour on Watercolour Paper )

Artist's notes: So thankful that I am living in Canada and our skies are accented with Canada geese making their way south in the fall against the golden sunset



Love Is In The Air

愛瀰漫在空氣中
Chinese Ink and Watercolour on Watercolour Paper

Artist's notes: I have been having fun with semi-sumi paintings. This one is done with a Chinese brush, and a mix of watercolour and Chinese ink on watercolour paper, not rice paper.


Whimsical Owl

調皮貓頭鷹
Chinese Ink on Rice Paper

Artist's notes: Usually I title my paintings in Chinese first, and then translate it into English. This is the odd one where I translated the English into Chinese



Love At First Sight

一見鍾情
Chinese Ink and watercolour

Artist's notes:The Chinese phrase for love at first sight dates back to Ching dynasty literature ... 清·古吳墨浪子《西湖佳話·西泠韻跡》：「乃蒙郎君一見鍾情，故賤妾有感於心。」 Amazingly there is exactly the same phrase in English.... Love is universal




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Tomorrow Will Be A Better Day

明天會更好


Chinese Ink on Rice Paper (Single Raw Xuan Paper)

Artist's notes: I painted this back in early 2013 when my husband almost lost his sight and went through two very complicated eye surgeries. It was very stressful for both him and me. While watching out for complications during his recovery, I painted this to de-stress, and to wish him a speedy recovery. There were only a handful doctors world wide who could perform the surgery, and we were very lucky to have one right here in Toronto. My husband has since recovered very well and we are so very thankful! 		Together We'll Grow Old

與子偕老


Chinese Ink on Rice Paper


Artist's notes: This is inspired by a quote from the Chinese Book of Odes Shi JIng..."With your hands I hold, together we'll grow old" 執子之手，與子偕老. My husband and I took a couple weeks off and had a relaxing staycation, enjoying our pool and backyard. At night, we would gaze out of the window and cherish our moments together.


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Take A Good Look At This World

冷眼看世界
Chinese Ink on Rice Paper (Single Raw Xuan Paper)

Artist's notes: This inkwash eyeball is my attempt to mix east with west, using traditional Chinese brush and ink to paint an unconventional subject matter in Chinese art. Without seeing the title, many people thought it's a bird at first glance.

Ink Waves

墨浪
Chinese Ink

Artist's notes: This is part of my contemporary ink series


Ink Flowers

墨花
Chinese Ink

Artist's notes: This is part of my contemporary ink series 		Ink Forest

墨林



Artist's notes: This is part of my contemporary ink series


Ink Reeds

墨蒲
Chinese Ink

Artist's notes: This is part of my contemporary ink series 		Ink Valleys

墨谷



Artist's notes: This is part of my contemporary ink series


Ink River

墨河
Chinese Ink

Artist's notes: This is part of my contemporary ink series 		Ink Fields

墨田



Artist's notes: This is part of my contemporary ink series


Chance To Survive

一線生機
Chinese Ink on Rice Paper

Artist's notes: Instead of doing my usual ink and wash technique, I am using the dry brush and ink splatter techniques in this new series. 		Dancing Crane

舞鶴


Contemporary Chinese Ink Painting

Artist's notes: Trying to give it a western feel with Chinese painting media


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Dance Of The Dragonflies

翩翩起舞
Chinese Ink on Rice Paper (Single Raw Xuan Paper)

Artist's notes: With the harsh Canadian winter behind us, my husband and I can now venture outdoors and have fun, just like the dragonflies dancing in the sun. This is one of the most copied artworks of mine. Yes, imitation can be a form of flattery, but I wish those who copy my work would at least give credit to the original artist, me : )

Free As The Dragonflies

點水蜻蜓款款飛
Chinese Ink on Rice Paper (Single Raw Xuan Paper)

Artist's notes: With the warm weather approaching, I can now enjoy the outdoors. How I love to be free...free like the dragonflies


Dragonfly Dance

蜻蜓舞
Chinese Ink on Rice Paper (Single Raw Xuan Paper)

Artist's notes: This was exhibited at the Jade Buddha Temple at Anshan, China in October, 2012. It is a more whimsical variation of my dragonfly sumi-e. This is my most copied artwork, and also the most pinned sumi-e on pinterest. If you search "Chinese painting" or "sumi-e" on pinterest.com, mine will be the first one that pops up.





Great Wall of China

萬里長城
Chinese Ink on Rice Paper (Single Raw Xuan Paper)

Artist's notes: I set foot on mainland China for the first time in 2012 when I visited Beijing. I was truly overwhelmed by the magnificence of the Great Wall. There is no way I can do justice to its grandeur and beauty with my painting. I have just painted this to cement my beautiful memory of this breathtaking wonder in the magical land.


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Curiosity

好奇心
Chinese Ink on Rice Paper (Single Raw Xuan Paper)

Artist's notes: I am a curious soul. Every panda in this painting represents me, curious about each and everything. This painting was exhibited in China in October 2013. It won the special merit award in this International Chinese Calligraphy and Painting Society Exhibition.


Pandas Love Toronto

大毛和二順愛多倫多
Chinese Ink on Rice Paper (Single Raw Xuan Paper)

Artist's notes: The pandas on loan from China, Da Mao and Er Shun, have arrived in Toronto! This painting was exhibited at the 2013 ICCPS International Exhibition in China held by the International Chinese Calligraphy and Ink Painters' Society, and sponsored by the Anshan Museum.


Happiness Is Getting Along

樂也融融
Chinese Ink and watercolour on Rice Paper

Artist's notes: This is inspired by the Chinese saying "happiness in getting along harmoniously" which is the 4 characters at the top of the painting. This world would be a much happier place if we can all accept our differences and just get along in harmony.

Good Things Come in Pairs

好事成雙
Chinese Ink on Rice Paper (Single Raw Xuan Paper)

Artist's notes: There's a Chinese saying, "good things always come in pairs". That's partly why when China gifts or loans pandas to other countries, they are always in pairs.


Innocent Love

兩小無猜
Chinese Ink on Rice Paper (Single Raw Xuan Paper)

Artist's notes: The song by Bee Gees "Melody Fair" keeps ringing in my ears when I look at this painting of mine. It is the soundtrack from the 1971 film "Melody" - a great story about innocent love at its sincerest. 		At Ease

悠然自得
Chinese Ink on Rice Paper (Single Raw Xuan Paper)

Artist's notes: This is part of the panda series I have done for Da Mao and Er Shun, the pair of pandas now in Canada, on loan from China. It is inspired by the Chinese saying "At Ease With Oneself", the 4 characters shown at the top left


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Zen Fish

子非魚 安知魚之樂
Chinese Ink
Artist's notes: This painting is inspired by a taoist parable 子非魚 安知魚之樂 "You're not the fish, how can you possibly know about the happiness of the fish" Zhuangzi and Huizi were strolling on a bridge over the River Hao, when the former observed, "See how the minnows dart between the rocks! Such is the happiness of fishes." "You are not the fish," said Huizi, "how can you possibly know about the happiness of the fish?" "And you not being I,"said Zhuangzi, "how can you know that I don't know about the happiness of the fish?" "If I, not being you, cannot know what you know," replied Huizi,"does it not follow from that very fact that you, not being a fish, cannot know what makes fish happy?" "Let us go back," said Zhuangzi, "to your original question. You asked me how I knew about the happiness of the fish. The very fact you asked shows that you knew I knew"as I did know, from my own feelings on this bridge." Another note: Why do I give the painting the title "zen Fish" when the inspiration is from a Taoist parable? That is because Zen Buddhism is Chan Buddhism originating from China, being a mix of Taoism and Buddhism
In Harmony

和諧





Artist's notes: So many conflicts, protests, upheavals in this world...can't we just get along and swim in harmony?


Our Hearts Are Sealed

心心相印
Chinese Ink and watercolour

Artist's notes: Our Hearts Are Sealed...that's what the 4 Chinese characters at the top right mean.

Like A Fish With Water

有如魚得水


Chinese Ink on Rice Paper

Artist's notes: Given the right tools and resources, we all can succeed...like a fish with water.


Vitality

生氣勃勃
Chinese Ink on Rice Paper (Processed Xuan Paper)

Artist's notes: I was inspired by my betta fish. They showed so much vitality and yearning for life when I was feeding them.



Like Fish With Water

如魚得水
Chinese Ink on Rice Paper (Processed Xuan Paper)

Artist's notes: This is inspired by my betta fish. The chinese characters on the top right is the Chinese saying, "Like Fish With Water". In this world one can always flourish, given the right conditions or opportunities, just like fish with water.


Fishies Couldn't Care Less About The Storm Above

水面風波魚懶理


Chinese Ink on Rice Paper

Artist's notes: Sometimes when things are so stressful, just forget about everything and enjoy life with the one you love. 		Unity Is Strength

團結就是力量
Chinese Ink on Rice Paper

Artist's notes: In an attempt to blend east with west, I gave my Chinese fish painting a western graphic design feel


Waiting For The Right Moment

靜待良機


Chinese Ink on Rice Paper (Single Raw Xuan Paper)


Artist's notes: This won the Council Special Award at the 6th ICCPS international exhibition held in Oct. 2016 in China. 		Chasing Dreams

追夢


Chinese Ink on Rice Paper (Single Raw Xuan Paper)

Artist's notes: This is one of the pair of paintings I sent to China for the International Chinese Calligraphy and Painting Exhibition.


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Drifting In The Autumn Breeze

秋風葉落時
Chinese Ink

Artist's notes: It's that time again, and I have raked so many bags of leaves, and many more to go. Life is good...do not look at it as a chore...take a deep breath and enjoy the scene of beautiful leaves drifting in the autumn breeze.

Autumn Thoughts

秋思
Chinese Ink

Artist's notes: Every leaf that falls has a different colour, a different shape. Together they make up a beautiful tapestry on the ground... like a reminder to be appreciative of our differences and uniqueness in this world.


I wish

但願


Chinese Ink and watercolour

Artist's notes: There is so much negativity in this world now, I wish there's a wishing tree in my backyard, so that whenever I feel down, I can retreat to my backyard, meditate under the calming tree, and make a wish



Lotus Rising

出淤泥而不染
Chinese Ink on Rice Paper (Processed Xuan Paper)

Artist's notes: There is a Chinese saying 出淤泥而不染 , "the lotus rises out of muddy waters untainted" . Seeded in muddy water, the lotus manages to rise above it untainted, blooming beautifully, maintaining its utmost purity. Children raised in the most negative environment can also succeed against all odds while remaining true to themselves. People mired in this materialistic world can also rise above it and live a happy, pure and simple life.


Orchids Blooming Amidst The Summer Rain

蘭開夏雨中


Chinese Ink and watercolour

Artist's notes: Having left Hong Kong for over 35 years, I sometimes still dream of scenes in the house I grew up in. I named this painting after the street that house was on. No, it is not called Orchid Street. My friends and family will know which street it is. 		In The Still Of The Night

夜闌人靜
Chinese Ink on Rice Paper

Artist's notes: As the song goes..In the still of the night
as I gaze out of my window at the moon in its flight...
Natural Beauty

天然美


Chinese Ink and real leaf

Artist's notes: I see beauty in imperfection. I noticed these insect eaten leaves in my garden and I am amazed how nature creates beautiful artwork...like papercuts that a human hand can hardly replicate. I am inspired by these nature's papercuts to create a black and white series. First I pick the intricately cut physalis leaves devoured by insects, then press dry in the microwave, disinfecting while straightening out the leaves. Then I add my Chinese calligraphy and seal, then scan the art. What is great is that I have no control over how these amazing insects create their art, and each leaf is one-of-a-kind, that makes my "Nature's Papercuts" series full of variety and surprises. 		Beauty of Imperfection

不完美之美



Chinese Ink and real leaf

Artist's notes: This is part of the "Nature's Papercuts" series, inspired by physalis leaves devoured by insects. I noticed these insect eaten leaves in my garden and I am amazed how nature creates beautiful artwork...like papercuts that a human hand can hardly replicate. I am inspired by these nature's papercuts to create a black and white series. First I pick the physalis leaves devoured by these insect artists, then press dry in the microwave, disinfecting while straightening out the leaves. Then I add my Chinese calligraphy and seal, then scan the art in black and white.


Easter Chicks

復活節小雞


Chinese Ink and Watercolour on Rice Paper (Single Raw Xuan Paper)

Artist's notes: Happy Easter! Greetings with a Chinese flavour : ) 		Wishing Tree

許願樹


Chinese Ink and watercolour

Artist's notes:The Wishing Tree at Lam Tsuen in Hong Kong is a famous landmark, and the custom is to write one's wishes on red paper tied to a mandarin orange and throw it onto the tree. If it successfully hangs on the tree, then the wish will come true.

The story behind the Lam Tsuen Wishing Trees 林村許願樹: The village of Lam Tsuen in Hong Kong has been inhabited for over 700 years, and a shrine was built in 1736, before the British invaded China and took Hong Kong. An attempt by the villagers at guerilla warfare was put down by the British near Lam Tsuen with over 500 Chinese men killed, when British artillery was brought to bear on the walled villages . The shrine survived. Then during World War II, Japan invaded Hong Kong and the brave villagers of Lam Tsuen resisted but many were injured, tortured and killed. The shrine again survived. At the foot of the shrine were 2 banyan trees. The villagers would write their names, birthdates and birth times, as well as their wishes for protection and good luck on red auspicious paper, and then tie the paper with stones and throw onto the trees. If landing and hanging on the tree, the wish would come true. Over time, the stones were changed to oranges for fear of injuring people underneath the trees. Words of wishes coming true travelled, and people from all over Hong Kong as well as tourists flocked to the Wishing Tree. During Chinese New Year in 2005, there were so many people throwing wish packets onto the tree that one branch gave way, fell and injured people below. So the government prohibited throwing wish oranges onto the trees and erected wooden stands in the area, to allow the trees to heal. The villagers also bought a large plastic artificial tree as a substitute. By 2008, new leaves and growth appeared and villagers saw that as a sign of good luck and recovery. The conservation of the trees continues to this day.

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Happy Year of The Dragon

龍年快樂


(Chinese Ink )


Artist's notes:Happy Year of the Dragon! It starts February 10, 2024. Wishing you happiness, good health and good fortune in the Year of the Dragon!

I have painted this Dragon Typography, combining an ink brushed dragon head with my grass calligraphy for the Chinese word "dragon" as the body. You will notice that the Chinese word is a pictorial one evolving from oracle script, and you can see roughly the dragon claws at the left, dragon back and tail on the right.

2024 is a year of the Wood Dragon, starting from February 10th, 2024 (Chinese New Year) and ending on January 28th, 2025 (Chinese New Year's Eve). The Chinese calendar is a lunisolar calendar, and the start of the year is based on the cycles of the moon. 		Dragon calligraphy

龍書法


(Chinese Ink )


Artist's notes:Happy Year of the Dragon!

This is my "flying white" style calligraphy for the Chinese character, dragon. I find this calligraphy style is perfect in capturing the spirit of the fierce and captivating flying dragon.

Chinese writing dates back to over 5000 years ago. Chinese characters evolved from pictographs to more abstract ideograms to the modern-day character, which bears a slight resemblance to its pictographic origins. The characters are divided into 3 main categories : pictographs , ideograms , phonograms.

Dragon 龍 is a pictograph. The original oracle bone script is a rough drawing of the dragon. It has evolved to the modern day character but you can still vaguely see the head and body on the left side, the back and tail on the right side.

Years of the Dragon are: 1916, 1928. 1940, 1952, 1964, 1976, 1988, 2000, 2012, 2024
Year of the Rabbit

兔年快樂


Chinese Ink and Watercolour


Artist's notes: Happy Year of the Rabbit! The Chinese calendar is a lunisolar calendar, and the start of the year is based on the cycles of the moon. 2023 is a year of the Water Rabbit, starting from January 22nd, 2023 (Chinese New Year), and ending on February 9th, 2024 (Chinese New Year's Eve). The Chinese zodiac assigns an animal to each year in a repeating twelve-year cycle, and this year is the Year of the Rabbit. People born in these years are born under the sign of the rabbit: 2023, 2011, 1999, 1987, 1975, 1963, 1951, 1939, 1927, 1915 At the top right is my Chinese calligraphy for Rabbit.		 Snowshoe Christmas

聖誕踏雪鞋


Chinese Ink and Watercolour


Artist's notes: Merry Christmas and Happy New Year ! My Christmas wish is for my hubby to go snowshoeing with me. I bought him his own pair of snowshoes some years ago but he never used them. Hoping my wish will come true 😄
Year of the Tiger

虎年大吉


Chinese Ink

Artist's notes: Happy Chinese New Year! February 1, 2022 is the start of the Year of the Tiger. The tiger represents strength and courage. I hope we can all overcome trials and difficulties during these times. May you all be blessed with good health and good luck this year!

People born in the following years are under the tiger sign :1914, 1926, 1938, 1950, 1962, 1974, 1986, 1998, 2010, 2022. 		Tiger Calligraphy

虎


Chinese Ink on Rice Paper

Artist's notes: This is my wild grass calligraphy for the Chinese character and zodiac sign, "Tiger" 虎 . The original oracle bone script is a rough drawing of the animal. Here is my interpretation. You can see the head of the tiger at the top, the stripes in the middle, and the crouching body and tail at the bottom right. 2022 is the Year of the Tiger. The Chinese calendar is a lunisolar calendar, and the start of the year is based on the cycles of the moon, and this year it falls on February 1, 2022 (Chinese New Year Day). The Years of the Tiger are 1926, 1938, 1950, 1962, 1974, 1986, 1998, 2010 and 2022.
Year of The Ox

牛年安康



Chinese Ink on Rice Paper

Artist's notes: 2021 is the Year of the Ox according to Chinese zodiac. This is a Year of Metal Ox from Feb. 12, 2021 (Chinese New Year Day) and to Jan. 31, 2022. People born in the following years are under this sign :1913, 1925, 1937, 1949, 1961, 1973, 1985, 1997, 2009, 2021. The ox represents hard work and persistence. I hope we can all persist and overcome trials and difficulties during these Covid times. May you all be blessed with good health and good luck this year!

Christmas Skating Fun

聖誕溜冰樂



Chinese Ink and Watercolour

Artist's notes: Merry Christmas to you all! This has been an unusual Christmas,and difficult for many. Hope you can enjoy the moment! Greetings from me and my chubby hubby...we have both put on weight staying home during Covid...as you can see in this portrait of us : )



Happy Year of The Rat


祝鼠年吉祥如意萬事順，健康平安福滿多

Happy Chinese New Year ! May you be blessed with peace and health in the Year of the Rat, with all your wishes coming true!

January 25, 2020 is Chinese New Year's Day, and the start of the Year of the Rat . Do you notice I have painted the tail as 20? The Chinese character at the top is my calligraphy for rat/mouse 鼠 . A Rat year occurs every 12 years. This is your zodiac animal if you're born in 2020, 2008, 1996, 1984, 1972, 1960, 1948, 1936, 1924, 1912


Year Of The Rat

鼠年吉祥


Chinese Ink on Rice Paper
Artist's notes: It seems the world needs the blessing of good health, good climate, peace and harmony in the Year of the Rat. Everybody keep safe, stay healthy, be thankful and be happy ! The Chinese calligraphy shown is the word for "mouse/rat".




Happy Year of The Pig

豬年快樂



February 5, 2019 is the start of the Year of the Pig. Happy Chinese New Year! People born in these years are born under the sign of the Pig: 1923, 1935, 1947, 1959, 1971, 1983, 1995, 2007, 2019 		Three Little Pigs

三隻快樂小豬



2019 is the Year of the Pig.


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Happy Little Dog

快樂小狗



This is my ink painting celebrating the Year of the Dog (2018) People born in these years are born under the sign of the Dog: 1922, 1934, 1946, 1958, 1970, 1982, 1994, 2006, 2018 		Lazy Way To Happiness

懶洋洋




Year Of The Rooster

雞年吉祥


Chinese Ink on Rice Paper
Artist's notes: Happy Year of the Rooster! 2017 is the Year of the Rooster. The Chinese calendar is a lunisolar calendar, and the start of the year is based on the cycles of the moon, and this year it falls on Saturday, January 28, 2017. The Chinese zodiac assigns an animal to each year in a repeating twelve-year cycle, and this year is the Year of the Rooster. People born in these years are born under the sign of the Rooster: 1921, 1933, 1945, 1957, 1969, 1981, 1993, 2005, 2017.


Happy Year of The Monkey

慶猴年



February 8, 2016 is the start of the Year of the Monkey. Happy Chinese New Year!


Year of The Monkey

猴年



2016 is the Year of the Monkey.
People born in the lunar years of 1908, 1920, 1932, 1944, 1956, 1968, 1980, 1992, 2004, 2016
are born under the Chinese zodiac of the Monkey 		Happy Little Goat

快樂小羊



This ink painting is done for a little boy born in the Year of the Goat (2015). People born in the following years belong to the Chinese zodiac: Goat/ Sheep 羊: 1907 13 Feb 1907 - 01 Feb 1908 (Fire) 1919 01 Feb 1919 - 19 Feb 1920 (Earth) 1931 17 Feb 1931 - 05 Feb 1932 (Metal) 1943 05 Feb 1943 - 24 Jan 1944 (Water) 1955 24 Jan 1955 - 11 Feb 1956 (Wood) 1967 09 Feb 1967 - 29 Jan 1968 (Fire) 1979 28 Jan 1979 - 15 Feb 1980 (Earth) 1991 15 Feb 1991 - 03 Feb 1992 (Metal) 2003 01 Feb 2003 - 21 Jan 2004 (Water) 2015 19 Feb 2015 - 07 Feb 2016 (Wood)


Year of the Goat

羊
Chinese Ink on Rice Paper

Artist's notes: 2015 is Year of the Goat. This is the Chinese calligraphy of the word "Goat" in my grass style. Chinese writing dates back to over 5000 years ago. Chinese characters evolved from pictographs to more abstract ideograms to the modern-day character, which bears a slight resemblance to its pictographic origins. The characters are divided into 3 main categories : pictographs , ideograms , phonograms. "Goat" 羊 is a pictograph. The original oracle bone script is a rough drawing of the animal. Here is my interpretation of the goat's head. You can see the horns, ears and beard.


Horse

馬
Chinese Ink on Rice Paper

Artist's notes: This is my wild grass calligraphy for the Chinese character and zodiac sign, horse. 2014 is the Year of the horse. Horse is a pictograph. The original oracle bone script is a rough drawing of the horse. It has evolved to the modern day character 馬 but you can still vaguely see in my calligraphy the shape of a galloping horse.


Snake Calligraphy

蛇


Chinese Ink on Rice Paper

Artist's notes: Happy Year of the Snake. February 10, 2013 is Chinese New Year's Day, ushering in the Year of the Snake. Here's my wild grass calligraphy of the chinese character "snake". This has evolved from its pictorial origin, and still shows the head on the left, and the tail on the right.

Dragon

龍
Chinese Ink on Rice Paper

Artist's notes: This is the Chinese calligraphy of the word "dragon" in my wild grass style. 2012 is the Year of the dragon. The character for dragon has evolved from it's original pictorial oracle bone script. You can still vaguely see the head and claws on the left side, and the back and tail on the right side.


Pumpkin Fun

南瓜樂
Chinese Ink on Rice Paper

Artist's notes: Happy Halloween! Just thought I'd five it a fusion twist and paint the pumpkins with Chinese ink and colour on rice paper.


Feather From A Thousand Miles

千里送鵝 毛物輕情意重


Chinese Ink on Rice Paper
Artist's notes: I have received Christmas cards and gifts from afar. I love receiving good old mail. Also there is a Chinese saying "Gift of a feather from a thousand miles, it weighs little but means much" 千里送鵝毛物輕情意重. Thank you!


Confetti Christmas

繽紛聖誕


Chinese Ink on Rice Paper

Artist's notes: Merry Christmas and Happy 2017! Decorating my Christmas tree with confetti colours!

Merry Christmas !

聖誕快樂



Artist's notes: Merry Christmas and Happy 2016! Literally giving the Christmas tree a Chinese "twist" : )


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Tiger Calligraphy

虎


Chinese Ink on Rice Paper

Artist's notes: This is my grass calligraphy for the Chinese character and zodiac sign, "Tiger" 虎 , another way of writing it. 2022 is the Year of the Tiger. The Chinese calendar is a lunisolar calendar, and the start of the year is based on the cycles of the moon, and this year it falls on February 1, 2022 (Chinese New Year Day). The Years of the Tiger are 1926, 1938, 1950, 1962, 1974, 1986, 1998, 2010 and 2022. 		Love Is A Many Splendored Thing

愛之美妙
Acrylic on paper

Artist's notes: This is simply the Chinese calligraphy of the word "love" in my signature grass style. I wanted to give it a Western feel, so I brushed it with colour acrylic which helps show the brushflow . I named it after a movie called " Love is a Many Splendored Thing" starring William Holden, set in 1949 Hong Kong. Afterall, I was born and grew up in Hong Kong.


Tai Chi

太極


Chinese Ink

Artist's notes:Tai Chi (ultimate polarity), represents the Taoist view of the universe. Taoist belief is that all existence involves the interaction between Yin and Yang. These two energy poles are in opposition to each other, and yet profoundly harmonize and balance each other out. Here is my calligraphy of the Chinese characters for Tai Chi. I have added my interpretation with ink gradations.

Be Like Water

上善若水


Chinese Ink on Rice Paper

Artist's notes: This Taoist quote is from Chapter 8 of the Tao Te Ching by Lao Tzu. The paragraph goes as follows: 上善若水。水善利萬物而不爭，處眾人之所惡， 故幾於道。居善地；心善淵；與善仁；言善信；政善治；事善能；動善時。夫唯不爭，故無尤。 "The best of man is like water, Which benefits all things, and does not contend with them, Which flows in places that others disdain, Where it is in harmony with the Way. So the sage: Lives within nature, Thinks within the deep, Gives within impartiality, Speaks within trust, Governs within order, Crafts within ability, Acts within opportunity. He does not contend, and none contends against him."

There is so much wisdom and insight in this Taois quote. It inspires me to realize that water flows humbly to the lowest level. Nothing is weaker than water,yet for overcoming what is hard and strong, nothing surpasses it. It is formless but adapts. It can flow or it can crash. It can float a boat but can also capsize it. It can be applied to so many things in life, and it has also been used to apply to martial arts by Bruce Lee.


Heart Sutra

心經


Ink on Paper

Artist's notes: The Heart Sutra expresses the Buddha's most profound teaching. One of the more well known verses of the Heart Sutra is: "form is emptiness and the very emptiness is form..." Even though I am not Buddhist, I find writing the Heart Sutra very calming. One slip of attention, I would get a character wrong and have to start over again. One needs a tranquil heart to do it.


Zen

禪
Ink and watercolour on paper

Artist's notes: This is the Chinese character for ZEN. Zen Buddhism is Chan Buddhism originating from China, being a mix of Taoism and Buddhism.


Flow

流
Chinese Ink on rice paper

Artist's notes: This is my brush calligraphy for the Chinese word "flow" 流
For the first time, I managed to take a video of my Chinese calligraphy. You can see how I write it in this video: https://fb.watch/c8KLxdKVBy/ . Chinese characters are divided into pictograms,simple ideograms, complex ideograms, phono-semantic characters, transfer characters and loan characters. Flow 流 is a pictogram, and you can actually see it flow! 		Thoughts In The Midst of The Night

夜靜思
Silver ink on canvas

Artist's notes: Trying something new, painting Chinese style wtih silver ink on canvas. My calligraphy 夜靜思 means thoughts in the midst of the silent night. The scene is inspired by my visit to the water town of Wuzhen 烏鎮 in China some years ago.


Amidst The Rain And Gloom

煙雨濛瀧
Acrylic on canvas

Artist's notes: Unlike my other chinese paintings which are done with Chinese ink on thin rice paper (xuan), this is done with acrylic on canvas, but using a Chinese brush.



First Snow

初雪
Watercolour on Watercolour Paper

Artist's notes: First snow in Toronto is beautiful. To give it a Canadian feel, I did this with a Chinese brush with watercolour, not Chinese ink, and on watercolour paper, not on xuan.


My Goal Is To Deny Yours

鋼門
Chinese Ink

Artist's notes: The outdoor season has now started and I have just painted a self portrait...yes that's me in field hockey goalie gear. I based it on a photo of me in action. I am so thankful that I have fully recovered from my cervical spine injury and can enjoy the sports I love. I'm back with a roar! 		Live, Love, Play Field Hockey

活在當下我愛曲棍球
Chinese Ink on Rice Paper

Artist's notes: I have put much thought into the title of this painting. Having recovered from my cervical spine injury, I have decided to live the moment. My neurologist told me that I have a higher likelihood of becoming quadriplegic than others if caught in any accident again that traumatizes my neck. But I have decided that this fear will not hold me ransom. Think of it this way, anybody can be caught in a serious car accident or other accidents out of the blue. If it is your time, it is your time. I love field hockey and I am just going to enjoy the sports for as long as I can and have no regrets.

Besides playing goalie, I sometimes play out ...no, not in such good form as a field player...I based this portrait on an action photo of a teammate taking a penalty shot...against me in goal!


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