In my watercolor painting for Chinese New Year 2024, a lively aqua-green dragon dances energetically amidst a backdrop of delicate pink fans.  The dragon seems to come to life with its vibrant colors and swirling movements, bringing excitement and celebration to the scene.  Below, elegant and noble peonies gracefully float, adding a touch of beauty and charm to this festive artwork.

Dragon is flying in the sky, celebrating the New Year with everyone in the city with fireworks.

The happiness and energy of the dancing dragon are the ideas of this artwork. The lantern with "fu" sign and the colorful background are to show the celebratory atmosphere for the Lunar New Year.

In my artwork, I wanted to convey the fierceness of the dragon. I used the colors red, yellow and gold because they are significant colors relating to Lunar New Year. The dragon is in a bold stance, teeth and claws bared to show this.

Life, spring, hope, joy, happiness, nature, and peacefulness.

I always dream of firecrackers going off while the dragon dance is happening, so I decided to draw it out. I hope it will bring luck and joy for the whole Year of the Dragon! 

Cherry blossoms represent Spring and new life. Water represents rebirth and renewal.  The lotus flower represents inspiration for change.

Watching the tiger dance has been something that I’ve done with my parent every Chinese New Year since I was young. It’s something that we went to even when we went to Malaysia. For the longest time, I had thought the tigers were dragons so I still associate the Chinese dragon with that image. It is something quit personal for me and a comforting reminder of my childhood. I decided to do this piece in black ink on beige paper to emphasize the ferocity and boldness of the “dragon” and to demonstrate the beauty in its design.

I was inspired to create this dragon's eye because it symbolizes protection.  It's better to go into the Lunar New Year with protection.  Apalala is a water-dwelling dragon. When I was creating this piece, I used my clay building and painting skills in order to sculpt the dragon's eye. I used different methods like scoring and slipping to help with the attachment process. I wish everyone a happy and safe Lunar New Year.

My inspiration came from the Chinese bird and flower painting at the China Institute. I was so happy to see the floral painting and it looks so different from Western style paintings. Hence, I want to paint this subject matter to celebrate the New Year.

Magic Dragon protects the peaceful land.

This tree of life in the shape of a dragon will bring prosperity, and energy to 2024 - The year of wood dragon!