Junco

[Christopher Miller]

I decided to finally try my hand at an Asian style image. This is an old image I found while going through my archives. I had to erase a lot of BG branches to get a usable image out of it. I then changed the BG to white and added two of my textures to it. The calligraphy is the Chinese character for "bird."

[denise ippolito]

Very Asian look with the texture, color and the bent twig. I do wish the bird's head were turned a bit more towards us but I really like this look Christopher. Well done.:)

[Dan Brown]

A winner Christopher! I like the balance of the over all image with the branch, the bird and the chop/calligraphy! Good work! The only thing I see that wouldn't fit a traditional Asian piece is the texture of oil canvas. A Chinese or Asian piece would be painted on rice paper which is smooth but could have a texture-like treatment. This is really nice and simple!

[Anita Bower]

Very nice! I like the simplicity. The strong line of the branch going up is especially captivating and pleasing. I also like your chop. Good for you for finding the correct character for bird.

[Christopher Miller]

Thanks Denise, Dan, and Anita. Much appreciated!

Thanks for the info regarding the texture, Dan. I redid it blurring the cloth texture and adding two rice paper textures that I found on the internet, "Decorative paper" and "Greenish rice paper." Does this look more authentic?

[Indranil Sircar]

Excellent composition, Christopher. Love the simplicity and the curved branch. Excellent repost.

[Julie Kenward]

Oh Christopher...the repost is perfect! I also wish for a better HA on the bird but for this being chinese art I think his expression and head turn fit it perfectly as it conveys a real sense of just "being".

[Andrew McLachlan]

Hi Christopher, this one is excellent. Very well done!

[Dan Brown]

Thanks Denise, Dan, and Anita. Much appreciated!

Thanks for the info regarding the texture, Dan. I redid it blurring the cloth texture and adding two rice paper textures that I found on the internet, "Decorative paper" and "Greenish rice paper." Does this look more authentic?

Very much improved Christopher! The texture change really works for me! A winner!

[Christopher Miller]

Thanks a lot, everyone. I appreciate it! :)

[denise ippolito]

Very nice repost Christopher!

[Cheryl Slechta]

Christopher, very nice. I really like the curving branch and the quiet feel to it.

[Patti Edens]

Christopher, This is such a wonderful composition with the curving branch - everything is in perfect balance - very in keeping with the theme.

[Christopher Miller]

Thanks Denise, Cheryl, and Patti! :)