Red Eggs

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Beautifully painted TaiMeng

Posted by Russell Edwards on Wed 24 Feb 10:17:43

Thanks Russell. :)

Posted by TaiMeng Lim on Wed 24 Feb 10:22:39

Fantastic painting. I really like your work TaiMeng

Posted by Petra Palmeri on Wed 24 Feb 11:55:34

Many thanks. Petra

Posted by TaiMeng Lim on Wed 24 Feb 12:47:56

Stunningly beautiful TaiMeng and interesting to read the meaning of the red eggs!

Posted by Satu Vartiainen on Wed 24 Feb 13:06:07

Very much appreciated, Satu.

Posted by TaiMeng Lim on Wed 24 Feb 13:26:05

Wow what talent... You out of my league... Well done and a fellow acrylisist... I made that word up... But you get my meaning... Top work..

Posted by Alan Benton on Wed 24 Feb 16:32:01

Simplicity, strength and beauty TaiMeng.

Posted by Marjorie Firth on Wed 24 Feb 17:39:11

Something about this that draws you to sit and ponder. Fabulous detail TaiMeng, very skilful.

Posted by Michael Porter on Wed 24 Feb 19:24:36

Those eggs are eggs for sure and that timber is - well, Wow

Posted by Derek Snowdon on Wed 24 Feb 19:55:32

Thanks Alan for your comments :)

Posted by TaiMeng Lim on Thu 25 Feb 03:29:54

You got it Marjorie. Thanks :)

Posted by TaiMeng Lim on Thu 25 Feb 03:31:30

Hi Michael, It took me for a while to study it. But I am glad with the result even though I know I have some room to improve.

Posted by TaiMeng Lim on Thu 25 Feb 03:36:25

Hahaha Thanks. Derek... I take it as compliment though.

Posted by TaiMeng Lim on Thu 25 Feb 04:12:39

Oh yes please do TaiMeng it was meant that way, the egg texture is superb, not smooth, just eggy

Posted by Derek Snowdon on Thu 25 Feb 09:38:10

Thanks again Derek :)

Posted by TaiMeng Lim on Thu 25 Feb 10:05:06

Love the reflected light on the wood, brilliant.

Posted by Fred Elwell on Thu 25 Feb 16:42:05

Fantastic light shade and colour TaiMeng.

Posted by Carole Swingler on Fri 26 Feb 11:33:33

Thanks Fred

Posted by TaiMeng Lim on Fri 26 Feb 16:38:02

Many thanks Carole

Posted by TaiMeng Lim on Fri 26 Feb 16:38:36

Amazing painting could be a photograph, fantastic work. 👍

Posted by Rebekah James on Sat 27 Feb 22:27:27

Thank you very much Rebekah.

Posted by TaiMeng Lim on Mon 29 Feb 08:48:38

Fabulous painting. A whole little world.

Posted by Shirley May on Fri 04 Mar 19:16:31

Thanks Shirley

Posted by TaiMeng Lim on Sat 05 Mar 00:46:59

Such superb and realist artwork, awesome.

Posted by Alison Whitham on Sun 06 Mar 22:23:34

Thank you Alison :)

Posted by TaiMeng Lim on Mon 07 Mar 01:56:22

Hang on Studio Wall

24/02/2016

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12x11.25" Acrylic on Illustration board. Similar to Western easter eggs, in Chinese culture eggs symbolize birth or a new start. For eggs to be served to guests during an important birthday (such as the first month or first year) is very significant. The colour red means prosperity and good fortune to the Chinese. The red-dyed eggs also symbolising joy, longevity and renewed life.

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TaiMeng Lim

Tai-Meng Lim (Malaysian, born 1976) started painting at the tender age of ten. His curiosity and passion for the arts lead him to experiment with various methods and mediums. Growing up from a humble family background, most of his experiences then of arts and paintings were self-taught. This would…

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