Paintings by Pauline Cherrett
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This bamboo composition is painted on a Xuan paper which has a dragon outline printed in gold. The strength of the ink on the pale blue paper means the dragon is only seen when studying the painting closely.

Many flowers can be painted in Chinese Brush Painting style. Here a Dragon's Arum from my garden looks suitably exotic. It is painted on Xuan paper with Oriental pigments.

An orchid painted in ink and colour, on gold flecked paper cut into the shape of a traditional fan. This could be placed on a mount card and in a rectangular frame.

A photograph of the cormorant fisherman by the Li River gave the starting point for this composition. The scene is very different from the original background of tourist boats.

Small fledglings squeaking for food, which the obliging parent is offering. It looks like a full time job! The foliage over the top of the nest suggests it has been built in a sheltered position.

This was inspired by a small sketch of houses alongside a tumbling stream.The houses on stilts give the idea that after the snow melts, the river level could rise. The traditional light colours of sky blue and burnt sienna are used in this painting.

The upper bird looks as if he/she is being told off! Perhaps the fish has been a long time coming. The river is merely suggested with the emphasis being on the birds and the willow.

This lotus painting is on silk paper - purchased from a Western art shop.The ink and paint is inclined to run along the fibres, giving a watery appearance suitable for a pond scene.