A Moment in Time

November 5, 2014By yeachintsaifineartabstract

Every moment is just a moment in time. The moment that never diminishes in our mind stream. Mixed media on rice paper. Mounted on acid-free cotton rag paper. Size: 12 H x 19 W in. Purchase this piece on Saatchi

Forgiveness

November 2, 2014By yeachintsaifineartcalligraphy

Chinese calligraphy: “Forgiveness”. Original work. Unframed. I write these words mainly to reminder myself. Since life has so many difficult lessens. And this is one of them. Without forgiveness, we can’t really move on. It is not even for them; it is for our own sake. Sumi ink on textured Chinese rice paper. 18″ by … Read More

“Everyday Is a Good Day!”

October 26, 2014By yeachintsaifineartRecent Work

Zen Master Yun Men Wen Yan (雲門文偃, 864-949 AD) said: “Everyday is a good day! (日日是好日)” Why is this so? Every little thing, every person we encounter in daily life is a invaluable encounter. Every moment is unique; every breath, every step on earth is precious. Thus, the love for life is not about clinging, but … Read More

Elegant Koi

October 22, 2014By yeachintsaifineartabstract

Inspired by the mysterious koi fish pattern. Top layer is silver gold metallic light wash. Acrylic and permanent ink on rice paper. Mounted on acid-free paper. 12″ x 19″. Purchase this piece on Saatchi

Primordial Chi

October 21, 2014By yeachintsaifineartcalligraphy

“Chi” means “energy.” “Primordial Chi” is the essence of our heath, a sense of fundamental healthiness. By connecting to our own strength, we can gradually heal within. Chinese calligraphy, “Primordial Chi” in semi-cursive style. Sumi ink on rice paper. The size is 12.5 by 17 inche. Signed with the artist’s seal “happiness, wealth, and longevity.” … Read More

Mountain of Gold

October 8, 2014By yeachintsaifineartcalligraphy

Chinese calligraphy: “Gold Mountain (wealth)” in semi-cursive style. Wealth is not necessary from outside, more importantly, the wealth within lasts forever. Gold color ink on vermilion ground acid-free cotton paper. The piece itself is 15″ x 9″. Signed by a seal of the artist: “the heart of buddha.” Ready to be put into a frame. … Read More

“Dancing with Brush Marks”

September 30, 2014By yeachintsaifineartNews, Upcoming Shows

“Dancing with Brush Marks” A lecture and demonstration – I will be giving a presentation on ink painting and calligraphy at Bennington College, East Academic Center 1, Vermont, 10/9 at 7 pm, open to public. Feel free to join me! ——————————- Dancing with Brush Marks with Yeachin Tsai An evening of Sumi ink and brush strokes – an introduction to Traditional Chinese … Read More

Heart Sutra

September 28, 2014By yeachintsaifineartcalligraphy

From Heart Sutra: “Thus Shariputra, all dharma are emptiness. There are no characteristics. There is no birth and no cessation. There is no impurity and no purity. There is no decrease and no increase.” Sumi ink on textured Chinese rice paper. The piece itself is 15″ by 19″, flat mounted on 18″ by 22″ acid-free … Read More

Total Freedom

September 24, 2014By yeachintsaifineartabstract, calligraphy

Chinese calligraphy: 自在 (Zi Zai) – meaning “at ease, total freedom.” Permanent acrylic ink (aqua blue, yellow, and gold) on textured Chinese rice paper. The size is 12.5″ by 27.5″. Signed with the seal of the artist. Zi is “I, myself;” Zai is “being.” When we are comfortable with ourselves, being ourselves, we have total freedom. The sun is shining, … Read More