RSS feed for Janet Chui's portfolio images at Illumina: The Fantasy Art of Janet Chui http://www.janetchui.net All rights reserved by the artist. watercolors – Ahimsa is a sanskrit word that means non–violence, or the avoidance of violence (ie. do no harm). It is a sometimes is used in the context of humans' relationship with animals, in that any pain or injury to living beings should be avoided.This was a painting I was inspired to do for quite a while, without knowing how (how realistic, semi–abstract or painterly) I should paint it –– but no matter, once the drawing was put on paper, this image was an intrinsically joyous to paint. (And the ripples were the most important thing...) This painting is dedicated to all trying to practice more universal kindness –– may you never tire or wane in your effort. http://www.janetchui.net/picture.php?id=188 http://www.janetchui.net/picture.php?id=188 Fri, 28 Dec 2007 00:00:00 -0700 watercolors – Painted for an Artist Card Exchange with Tara Catalano! I suggested the subject for the ACEO and was a little tickled to find out Green Tara was her favorite Buddha/Bodhisattva. I do love Tara (Catalano!)'s work. Wonderful textures and colors –– go have a look! This painting turned out a little different from what I originally planned. Tara is a difficult subject to paint, but very rewarding indeed. http://www.janetchui.net/picture.php?id=187 http://www.janetchui.net/picture.php?id=187 Wed, 03 Oct 2007 00:00:00 -0700 watercolors – An ACEO that was done for a theme week on eBay (October 1st–8th, 2007). I already had the idea, so just needed to take a break from painting plants to do this one! http://www.janetchui.net/picture.php?id=186 http://www.janetchui.net/picture.php?id=186 Sat, 29 Sep 2007 00:00:00 -0700 watercolors – A quick little dragon painting, ACEO dimensions. http://www.janetchui.net/picture.php?id=185 http://www.janetchui.net/picture.php?id=185 Tue, 12 Jun 2007 00:00:00 -0700 watercolors – ACEO, inspired by cupcakes. (You are what you eat!) http://www.janetchui.net/picture.php?id=184 http://www.janetchui.net/picture.php?id=184 Tue, 12 Jun 2007 00:00:00 -0700 watercolors – ACEO, watercolors on acid–free card. Much, much scale detailing reminding me why I don't often paint stuff with scales. http://www.janetchui.net/picture.php?id=183 http://www.janetchui.net/picture.php?id=183 Tue, 12 Jun 2007 00:00:00 -0700 watercolors – ACEO. Snails – not the speediest kind of transportation. http://www.janetchui.net/picture.php?id=182 http://www.janetchui.net/picture.php?id=182 Sun, 03 Jun 2007 00:00:00 -0700 watercolors – Because faeries need to wash their garb sometimes. ACEO. http://www.janetchui.net/picture.php?id=181 http://www.janetchui.net/picture.php?id=181 Sun, 03 Jun 2007 00:00:00 -0700 watercolors – You know you wish you could live in these! http://www.janetchui.net/picture.php?id=180 http://www.janetchui.net/picture.php?id=180 Sun, 03 Jun 2007 00:00:00 -0700 watercolors – Original artwork is in ACEO dimensions. I promise to limit cuteness in my images to ACEOs, where they'll at least be small and hopefully less apt to overwhelm with cute overload. http://www.janetchui.net/picture.php?id=179 http://www.janetchui.net/picture.php?id=179 Fri, 25 May 2007 00:00:00 -0700 watercolors – I apologize for the cuteness – this is for a blank card design. ACEO dimensions. To be paired with "Two Bunnies Sleeping," which, horrifyingly, is even more cute. http://www.janetchui.net/picture.php?id=178 http://www.janetchui.net/picture.php?id=178 Fri, 25 May 2007 00:00:00 -0700 watercolors – A quick pencil and watercolor sketch on Cold Press. ACEO dimensions. http://www.janetchui.net/picture.php?id=177 http://www.janetchui.net/picture.php?id=177 Mon, 14 May 2007 00:00:00 -0700 watercolors – A quick little watercolor. The original ACEO does not have a white border or the penciled title. I may produce small blank cards with this piece. http://www.janetchui.net/picture.php?id=176 http://www.janetchui.net/picture.php?id=176 Sun, 13 May 2007 00:00:00 -0700 watercolors – A quick little watercolor. The original ACEO does not have a white border or the penciled title. I may produce small blank cards with this piece. http://www.janetchui.net/picture.php?id=175 http://www.janetchui.net/picture.php?id=175 Sun, 13 May 2007 00:00:00 -0700 watercolors – The Wind Horse, or windhorse, or Lung–Ta, is a mythical Tibetan creature (predating even Buddhism) that carries prayers from earth to heaven. A Tibetan prayer flag is now commonly called lung–ta too. I thought the windhorse drawing commonly found on some prayer flags would make a delicious little ACEO. (This was also drawn freehand in ink. Which explains, but does not excuse, the slight wonkiness of the horse!) http://www.janetchui.net/picture.php?id=174 http://www.janetchui.net/picture.php?id=174 Wed, 04 Apr 2007 00:00:00 -0700 pencil – An image of Eirene and Sophia from an upcoming illustrated novel. A sober scene in a damp forest. More details as I get them! http://www.janetchui.net/picture.php?id=173 http://www.janetchui.net/picture.php?id=173 Fri, 26 Jan 2007 00:00:00 -0700 watercolors – A commissioned painting! And the names of the characters really were Faery and Bunny. http://www.janetchui.net/picture.php?id=172 http://www.janetchui.net/picture.php?id=172 Tue, 09 Jan 2007 00:00:00 -0700 digital – This is really a digital piece with photography in it – I love taking photos of nature and textures, and some of the pictures I had sparked ideas. This was one. http://www.janetchui.net/picture.php?id=171 http://www.janetchui.net/picture.php?id=171 Mon, 01 Jan 2007 00:00:00 -0700 digital – Commissioned portrait – the red tattoo and multi–colored scales were part of the description. I just had to provide mysterious light and setting to match the character. http://www.janetchui.net/picture.php?id=170 http://www.janetchui.net/picture.php?id=170 Mon, 01 Jan 2007 00:00:00 -0700 digital – Om... a quick meditative painting that took less than 2 days from conception to completion. (Surprising!) A learning piece that taught me I really need to use models more often. (I used myself for this one.) http://www.janetchui.net/picture.php?id=169 http://www.janetchui.net/picture.php?id=169 Sat, 04 Nov 2006 00:00:00 -0700