Created in winter 2025 in Fiveways, Brighton, England
Owls in Ink, with the auspicious phrase "Da Jixiang" in Calligraphy
（貓頭鷹水墨畫，配以吉祥語“大吉祥”。）
This original Chinese ink painting is part of my 2025 Bird Collection, exploring the expressive power of bold calligraphic brushstrokes to portray owls with character and spirit. Each owl is painted on carefully selected Xuan rice paper, allowing the ink to respond uniquely to the surface and create subtle variations in texture and tone.
Painted beside the window in the sunlit calm of my new studio at 19a Gallery, the process was deeply meditative. After the painting had fully dried, the work was traditionally wet-mounted onto Xuan rice paper, preserving its structure and enhancing its longevity and presentation.
This artwork received warm and enthusiastic feedback at 19a Gallery’s Christmas Art Fair 2025, where it was appreciated for its humorous yet witty expression, fine detail, and quiet inner strength.
In Chinese culture, and particularly in Feng Shui, owls symbolise wisdom, intelligence, and knowledge. They are also regarded as protectors and guardians, believed to safeguard the home from negative energy and unhappiness.
Artwork Details
✔️ Original hand-painted artwork (one of a kind, not a print)
✔️ Signed and stamped with my personally hand-carved artist seal
✔️ Backed with mulberry rice paper using homemade natural glue infused with Chinese herbs to protect against damp and insects
✔️ Framed in wood and ready to hang
(Unframed option available — please contact me)
✔️ Size: 44 cm × 44 cm
✔️ Certificate of authenticity included
✨ A meaningful and thoughtful piece for bird lovers, art collectors, and those drawn to the timeless beauty of traditional Chinese ink painting.
Delivery: Free UK shipping (3–5 days). For international delivery, please email plumblossomink@gmail.com.