Thursday, January 19, 2012

Illustration Friday # 13: PREPARE (for Chinese New Year)

Chinese New Year is almost here. On January 23, 2012, why not join millions around the world who are welcoming the Year of the Dragon.
A few customs to help PREPARE for the New Year, and to ensure a prosperous and healthy year are:
  • Clean your entire home and put away all your brooms and brushes. 
  • Pay your debts.
  • Resolve difference with friends and family. (What a really great idea!)
When I illustrated Celebrating Chinese New Year: Nick's New Year, I was fortunate to be invited to the home of a Chinese American family. They shared the customs they follow with me, and posed  as models for my illustrations.

Here is one of the illustrations from the book.

illustration by Cheryl Kirk Noll

The text says, "Everyone gets a haircut and wears new clothes." 

This book was written by Rosa Drew and Heather Phillips, illustrated by Cheryl Kirk Noll, and is still  available.

"Celebrating Chinese New Year: Nick's New Year"


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2 comments:

  1. AnonymousJanuary 19, 2012 at 5:05 PM

    This is a beautiful illustration!

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  2. AmalouJanuary 20, 2012 at 3:03 AM

    Lovely work! Actually I think the Chinese are well groomed all year round. They really take pride, which is something I try to teach my children (I can only try!). I remember celebrating Hindu New Year's at my son's friend's house. It was a wonderful experience too.

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