Lotus is a symbol of purity because it rises out of the mud to bloom. It is the flower of the sixth month and summer. Lotus blossoms are often depicted as a throne for the Buddha and the lotus is one of the Eight Auspicious Symbols of Buddhism (ba jixiang 八吉祥). Source: britishmuseum.org
Longevity is the main traditional Chinese meaning for the crane. Wisdom that comes with age, is an often associated meaning and in Feng Shui the influence of a Chinese crane painting is for a long life that increases in wisdom. Source: arts.cultural-china.com
The Rooster is the tenth of the twelve-year cycle of animals which appear in the Chinese Zodiac. The Rooster is a common subject in Chinese painting, belonging to the category of flower-and-bird painting. The Chinese character for the Chicken (鸡, jī) is a homophone of auspicious (吉, jí), thus making it particularly popular among Chinese artists. Source: http://www.chinaonlinemuseum.com
brushes and papers
brushes and papers 