Friday, January 27, 2012

Fate

Some how I don't think this one will sell but it was worth it. Orb Weavers are known to take down small birds.
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/earth/earthnews/3353693/Giant-spider-eating-a-bird-caught-on-camera.html
According to the article small birds fly into the web and struggle for a while before the spider eats them. No wonder scientists are trying to harness the amazing strength of a spiders web.

Friday, January 20, 2012

Shark!

"I Want To Be a Shark," Santino
     The drawing of children can reopen the categories into which we normally organize and shelve the common experiences of daily life. - Jonathan Fireberg

Monday, January 2, 2012

Jade Rabbit with Moon Cakes

Chang'e: The Woman Who Lives on the oon

     This apparently is Chang'e. The woman who drank an elixir of immortality and floated away to live on the moon. She now lives there with her friend Jade Rabbit who makes moon cakes. There are many versions of this story, some emphasizing Chang'e's curiosity, her husbands ambition or their mutual devotion. Here are some links to a few:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chang%27e
http://www.chinaculture.org/gb/en_learning/2003-09/24/content_20591.htm
http://community.travelchinaguide.com/forum2.asp?i=39721
     I suppose you can choose the one that suits you.