The pictures in this gallery are a selection taken from "The Chinese Brush Painting Source Book".

Day's catch Kingfisher Loquat
Minnow Gladiolus Flower
Grapes Narcissus Pumpkin
Shrimp Teazel Pea
Persimmon Poppy Bauhinia
Chinese hibiscus Frog Angel fish
Mushroom Chillis

Chinese Brush Painting

Loquat

Loquat

4"x4"

Called 'pi-pa' in China, the loquat represents good luck. The leaves are painted in ink, which a very common way of indicating greenery in Chinese paintings.