| Title: Shirley's Art Works 697 & Xieyi 379-A69-Shirley's 89th Assignment in Chinese National Academy of Arts --May 17-19, 2012 | 
                                 
                                
                                                                 
                                  | Artist: Shirley Zhang | 
                                 
                                 
                                  | Size: 48cm x 180cm (18.89inches x 70.86inches) | 
                                 
                                 
                                  | Completed Time: May 20, 2012                                   | 
                                 
                                 
                                  Remarks:  This is my 379th Chinese Xieyi Painting and  my 697th painting since 2003, the 87th assignment in Chinese National Academy of Arts.
  I enjoy painting Red-crowned crane, not only for it is Chinese "national" bird in many people's opinion, there are many good symbolic meanings, but also, I do enjoy its graceful feature, just like a handsome gentleman or a beautiful girl. 
  Along with the time, I do find I have painted so many red crowned cranes and it has become my favorite painting subject. 
  This week, I painted 4 red crowned cranes. Even though I do not satisfy my work yet, I did enjoy the painting process. 
  How do you think of this painting? Do you enjoy it?
 
  If you have any questions, comments or suggestions, welcome to write to  shirley@ebridge.cn or   shirleyz004@yahoo.com ,you can also publish your opinions on Message Board . :-)  
  --Shirley Zhang May 20, 2012 
 
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