Auspicious | Japanese Sumi-e of Dragon & Phoenix (龍飛鳳舞)

【Work description】
Auspicious – Ink Painting of Dragon & Phoenix | 龍飛鳳舞

Experience the power and elegance of traditional Japanese ink painting (Sumi-e).
In this video, I create “Auspicious”, a dynamic artwork featuring a dragon and phoenix, symbols of balance, prosperity, and harmony in East Asian culture.

The artwork includes the calligraphy 「龍飛鳳舞」 (Ryūhi Hōbu), meaning
“The dragon soars, the phoenix dances”—a phrase expressing vibrant energy, success, and auspicious fortune.

About the Dragon and Phoenix
In East Asian culture, the dragon symbolizes power, protection, and wisdom, while the phoenix represents rebirth, beauty, and harmony.
When the two appear together, they form a perfect balance of yin and yang, expressing unity, prosperity, and auspicious fortune.
This combination has long been regarded as one of the most powerful symbols of good luck, harmony, and elevated spiritual energy.

This piece was created for art collectors who appreciate Japan’s timeless aesthetic and the spiritual symbolism behind Sumi-e.

If you would like to purchase the original artwork, it is available here:
👉 Purchase Link: https://jcat-gallery.com/product/ausp...

Enjoy the artistic process, brush techniques, and the flow of traditional black ink that captures life in a single stroke.



【material】
Japanese paper (washi), black ink, gold ink,
Vermilion ink, Paulownia wood box
16 × 12 inches (without frame); 23 × 25 inches (with frame)



【Artist’s Message】
This artwork, Auspicious, was created with the wish to capture the moment when powerful energy and quiet harmony coexist.
The dragon represents strength and a forward-moving spirit, while the phoenix embodies grace and renewal.
By painting them together in a single flow of ink, I wanted to express the idea that true fortune arises when opposing forces come into balance.

Every brushstroke carries my intention for the viewer to feel courage, hope, and a sense of rising energy.
I hope this piece brings inspiration and auspicious light to whoever encounters it.



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