• I chose the mediums to best represent their personalities. The watercolor display Guan Gong's gentle nature while also looking down fiercely. The background continues with the calm water theme.

• I used guache for Liu Bei's head to convey its numerous vibrant colors. The lion stands still, looking around out of wisdom while speckled with gold detailing, exuding a majestic presence. The background advances his aura with a golden glow and more gold ink.

• I drew Zhang Fei's head with markers since it takes the shortest amount of time, reflecting his age as the youngest general. The pose is different from the others as this shows the Zhang Fei lion in motion underlining his explosive power. I made the background with chalk pastels to mirror smoke from an explosion, such as firecrackers.

Medium(s): Guache, Watercolor, Water-based Markers, Metallic Ink, Chalk Pastel 

• Many teams go to temples to pray for good luck for an upcoming season or a new year.

• By doing so, they are asking the gods for things such as good fortune, safety, and good health

Medium(s): Colored Pencils

• Trying to reach for the red envelope that is JUST barely out of the dancer's reach

• I was inspired after a performance where I had to jump for multiple red envelopes. The people hung the envelopes at the end of long poles as if they were fishing for a lion with money

Medium(s): Digital Program (ibis paint)

• When dancing in the Traditional or Hong Kong style, there is a moment for dancers to pause momentarily for the rhythm and to pose to showcase their control. The pause often feels like a spotlight as all eyes are on the dancer, anxious to continue their next step.

Medium(s): Colored Pencils, Guache, Metallic Ink 

• I wanted to combine my love for Japanese paintings and lion dance, so I tried to replicate the color palette that was used and exaggerated the fur of the lion. I also added a border around the piece similar to many older paintings. 

• One of my favorite subjects in ukiyoe paintings is waves, so I had the lion stepping down onto the dynamic, crashing wave. The red block is often the name stamp of the artist, but I just used my team's name instead to honor my team's re-branding

• My team rebranded their team color from blue to green. Therefore, the green lion is stepping over the blue waves, representing the transition.

Medium(s): Digital Program (ibis paint)

• I was initially inspired when I saw the already epic photo of the three drummers. From there, my imagination went down a rabbit hole and added in the dragon and lions representing the spirit and passion people put into the performance

• Using photos from their Instagram, I arranged the references to help create a reference for my vision. I then continued to sketch and render the image based on the reference, basing the designs on the real lions and dragon

Medium(s): Digital Program (ibis paint)

• Christmas card design for 2023

Medium(s): Digital Program (ibis paint)

• This is another ukiyo-e-inspired piece depicting the guardian lions beside Tyun Yee Tong's name

• Originally, it was a pure digital painting, and then I experimented by putting a vintage twist on it. In the end, my client and I preferred the ukiyo-e version 

Medium(s): Digital Program (ibis paint)

• @goldenlions_official commissioned me to draw one of their lions for the team's 25th anniversary 

Medium(s): Graphite Drawing Pencils

• My friend, Daniel, inspired this piece by describing his mixed feelings toward lion dance. After years and years of doing the same thing, he gradually lost his excitement for it, yet, he still enjoys the adrenaline of performing when the chance presents itself.

• Many dancers share the same low point as their young excitement for the sport slows down. They still have a love for the performance, yet it drains them when they do. I also had a similar low point, and just like many others, I eventually jumped back up, changing things up to try something new and exciting. 

Medium(s): Guache, Chalk Pastel, Colored Pencils

• During instrument practice, your mind goes numbs and wanders as your hands are on autopilot. Even if you try to speak, your voice is immediately muted by the *clang* of the cymbals and the deafening sound of the drum.

Medium(s): Graphite Pencils, Colored Pencils

• This piece is inspired by movie posters and their dynamic compositions

• Especially during the Chinese/Lunar New Year season, when a performance goes well, everything seems to flow well together like the round clouds of smoke from the firecrackers in the background

• The orange lion symbolizes how each pair of dancers may face their own shenanigans, yet the show must go on as to not destroy the illusion of the lion as a living creature.  

Medium(s): Watercolor, Ballpoint Pen, Digital Editing (ibis paint)

• Whether it was as a small child or just recently, this piece represents the moment someone realizes their piqued interest in lion dancing through a direct connection to the lion.

Medium(s): Water-based Markers, Colored Pencils

• The story goes that lions lived in heaven, specifically in the Jade Palace. However, the lions were misbehaving so the Jade Emperor decapitated the lions, leading them to fall from heaven and down to earth. The Empress of Mercy then tied ribbons to their horns to give them second chances 

• This piece intends to show how one gives life to a lion via eye-dotting. The transition shows the lion being given a second chance on earth with the green clouds being reminiscent of the jade palace.

Medium(s): Colored Pencils

• In competitions, the main highlight of the activity is the lion as everyone's eyes are focused on their acrobatic movements.

• The other performance being judged are the instruments which, despite being loud and prominent, are often forgotten in the background to the mainstream audience

Medium(s): India Ink

• The jongs the dancers already stepped on are obstacles they already passed and are familiar with; knowing they are still alive to move on. The ribbons behind them reflect their graceful steps hopping on each pole.

• However, the uncolored poles are still shrouded in mystery. As they make the glorious jump bridging the gap, it is uncertain whether they'll make it or not.

Medium(s): India Ink, Metallic Ink, Colored Pencils, Digital Editing (ibis paint)