mingsonjia:gurleyart:My thesis series in full! The project was a way to work on some stylistic choi
mingsonjia:gurleyart:My thesis series in full! The project was a way to work on some stylistic choices while getting to draw some cool mythology stuff. It follows the Chinese mythology behind the 4 heavenly guardians (Azure Dragon, Vermilion Bird, Black Tortoise, White Tiger) and also I included in a piece for The Yellow Dragon.Azure Dragon: East, Spring, WoodVermilion Bird: South, Summer, FireBlack Tortoise: North, Winter, Ice/WaterWhite Tiger: West, Autumn, Wind/MetalYellow Dragon: Center, EarthYou can find all of these prints on my INPRNTGreat works! But I think the yellow dragon is supposed to be a Qilin not a Loong. More info according to BaguaAzure Dragon: East, Spring, Wood, Thunder, WindVermilion Bird: South, Summer, FireBlack Tortoise: North, Winter, WaterWhite Tiger: West, Autumn, Metal, Sky, MarshYellow Dragon: Center, Transitions of seasons, Earth, Mountain -- source link