Birds in Play

These birds are having fun alongside the rock.

Eagle

An eagle soars over cliff-like rocks and water.

A Speckle of Birds

The landscape has been bespeckled with tiny birds.

Intricate Chrysanthmums

Mums have quite thin, tangling petals that spiral out.

Nest-building

A pair of birds are looking for materials to build their nest.

The Last Trellis

In this last offering of bamboo trellises, the fence is woven with vines and flowers.

By the Trellis

Two rather colourful birds trotter along in the water, by the trellis, while a matchingly colourful flower hangs from the trellis.

On the Trellis

Flowers are strewn about a trellis.

Trellis by the Water

In this second offering the bamboo trellis, flowers hang over the bamboo fence.

Along the Bamboo Trellis

In this first in a series of paintings of bamboo lattices, two birds nestles amongst the plants.

Cranky Crabs

These would be the same crabs that chased away the duck in yesterday's painting.

Fleeing Duck

The crab won this battle. The leaves in the foreground are very rich in colour.

Peeking Ducks

These ducks are wondering if there's fish under the lotus leaves.

The Faraway Village

A panoramic of a village from old times.

In a Tangle

A few birds ornament a tangle of branches and bamboo shoots.

The Napper

It's a very cautious napper, with some precariously close butterflies.

Little birds under the tree

A quiet scene where little birds peck away, under cover of leaves and branches.

Pigeons, in with the Roses

A pair of doves nestles in under the rose bush.

Blue leaves

Yellow flowers sprinkled against a spread of blue leaves.

Flower of Los Angeles

Strelitzia reginae, or bird of paradise, is the official flower of Los Angeles.

A Few Yellow Peonies

Thus we conclude the series of peonies with a last batch on branches.

Peonies in another style

In this penultimate offering of peonies, the petals are painted with a more stylized air.

Peonies and a Lone Hummingbird

On the sixth day of paintings featuring peonies, a hummingbird is flying in their midst.

A Myriad of Peonies

Today, we move into more elaborate peonies, with more detail around the edges.

Elegant Peonies

Today, peonies are featured in all three previous colors. The lines of the flowers blend seamlessly into those of the leaves.

Red Peonies

This bunch of red peonies exhibits much movement in the vines.

Yellow Peonies

The next in the series is a set of yellow peonies.

Blue Peonies

This is the first in a serious of paintings of peonies.

Softened Scenery

Here's scene with soft colors.

Yulan Magnolia

Yulan magnolia is the official flower of Shanghai.

Wintersweet in Bloom

Wintersweet, scientifically chimonanthus, blooms in the winter.

At Home in a Pond

This is the third in a series of paintings featuring ducks. These two are blissfully unconcerned about any future migrations.

In Flight

Following in a series of paintings features ducks, here's a different pair, soaring above the lotus leaves.

Under Lotus Leaves

Beneath overarching lotus pads, a pair of ducks have set up camp. And in the background, a pair of flowers reach for the sky.

The Dramatic Crane

The black plumage has an austere feel, coupled with the lordly expression of this crane.

Chrysanthemums

The dulled, amethyst purple of the chrysanthemums are framed by an organic gold.

Lettuce

A large cricket chirps its way towards some lettuce.

One Solitary Crane

And on the jagged rocks, one solitary whooping crane looks into the distance.

Starling

Here's a slightly rounded portrayal of a white starling.

The Runner

The fiery bird runneth hither ... this painting is full of motion.

All Nested In

Using conveniently grown trees as a sheltered perch, these two are bracing against winter.

Orioles and Draped Stalks

Orioles weave in and out of draped bamboo stalks.

The Ghostly Crane

A crane ghosts its way out of a stark backdrop of colour.

A Distant Deer

The green of the grass and plants on the rocks in the foreground verges on blue.

The Butterfly-Catcher

Someone is winding up to swoop away at some colourful and unsuspecting butterflies .

A Church in the Distance

This painting was inspired by Gothic architecture and features the iconic Notre Dame de Paris juxtaposed against flowery designs.

Wintersweet

Wintersweet, scientifically chimonanthus, gets both its names because of its habit of flowering in the winter, hence its flowers are on stark, leafless branches.

Trumpets

The trumpets are calling all butterflies.

Blooms on Vines

Here are some trumpet-like flowers that grow on vines.

The Rooster

This mighty fellow is in the process of lording over his domain.