In honor of the newly announced Pantone Color of the Year, I’ve uploaded a version of my 2015 calendar using this beautiful red-brown hue.  Sophisticated, natural, and earthy…and sure to make appearance in one of my lines this year!

“This hearty, yet stylish tone is universally appealing and translates easily to fashion, beauty, industrial design, home furnishings and interiors.” – Leatrice Eiseman, Executive Director, Pantone Color Institute

PDF:  Click here to view and download.

JPG:  Click here to view and download.

It’s finally here – it’s Giving Tuesday! Help Homeward Trails Animal Rescue save the life of a homeless dog or cat by donating at http://givingtuesday.razoo.com/story/Homewardtrails. Thank you and please share!

Just in time for the holidays, AsiaStore has launched an enhanced, redesigned website.

At AsiaStore.org customers find more than just products, they find unique stories….the designers and authors behind the products, their backgrounds, their process, their inspiration. AsiaStore provides a venue for the work of emerging Asian and Asian American artisans and  authors and features their creative works alongside the renowned brands of Asia.

AsiaStore brings the best of Asia to you!

Every purchase encourages the talented designers and authors featured at AsiaStore while also supporting Asia Society exhibitions and programs.

THANK YOU!!

My custom 2015 calendar is available for download early this year!  Hand lettering inspired, this letter sized calendar is available to download in 2 formats – high resolution jpg and PDF.  I hope you enjoy and please share with others!

PDF:  Click here to view and download.

JPG:  Click here to view and download.

I’ve spent my holiday weekend reflecting on the many things I am thankful for this year.  I am thankful for my wonderful customers – thank you so much for your support this year and over the past years.  I am so grateful – words can’t describe – for your support!

In celebration of Small Business Saturday, please use the code thankful to save 20% off all purchases ($25 or more), plus free shipping!  Code is valid from 11/29 – 12/1.

Many thanks and I hope you are having a wonderful holiday weekend with family and friends.

Did you know that some species of bamboo can grow more than a yard a day?  Talk about sustainable!  Nature is amazing.

Autumn is an amazing reminder of life and how it changes daily.  We all have different perspectives, dreams, and goals.  What’s your view today?  “Life is a series of natural and spontaneous changes. Don’t resist them – that only creates sorrow. Let reality be reality. Let things flow naturally forward in whatever way they like.” – Lao Tzu

One of my favorite Chinese proverbs is, “When drinking the water, remember the source.”  As a daughter of Chinese immigrants, I find myself connected to both my Chinese heritage and my western upbringing.  This connection carries itself over to my artwork – I love taking traditional Chinese motifs and presenting them in a modern and western aesthetic.  Think Ming Tsai’s “East Meets West” show (which I absolutely love still to this day).  My artwork is a representation of me – a fusion of east and west.

I made a day trip to Richmond recently – the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts (VMFA) has a special exhibit right now called Forbidden City: Imperial Treasures from the Palace Museum, Beijing.  The exhibit will be there through January 11, 2015 and I highly recommend it!  There were some amazing and inspiring pieces of work on display.  General admission to the museum is free and the tickets to the special exhibit are $20 each for adults, $16 for seniors, and $10 for youth or individuals with student IDs.

To all veterans and military families (past, present, and future) – Happy Veterans Day and THANK YOU for all of your sacrifices.