Now on Zazzle! Honu Waves Baby Shower or Birthday Invitation from Zazzle.com

Honu Waves Baby Shower or Birthday Invitation from Zazzle.com

Featuring one of my original Happy Honu invitation designs. This was a big seller on Etsy but now it is available to personalize on your own on Zazzle. Message me for free color modifications!

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I Dream of Japanese Koi in a Modern Abstract Design Style

I have always loved Koi. Perhaps its part of my heritage being part Japanese, but I just love the way they look as they represent so much of my childhood growing up in Hawaii where koi ponds are quite abundant. I also love how they symbolize strength in the Japanese culture. So, last night I was thinking of a new design to come up with for the holidays and I caught a glimpse of this Koi hanging mobile that my friend sent to me from Japan. Eureka! I just thought of a new design!


So, I instantly started designing my koi in my modern abstract design style. I have seen many koi paintings and illustrations throughout my life, but I wanted something different. Something that was never designed before. Once I get a design in mind it usually doesn't take me that long to execute it. Before I knew it I was done and started designing the layout of the holiday card it will be featured on.

I must say I am very pleased with the way it turned out. A few modifications came about, but at the end, i think I have a couple of koi that obviously look like koi, but have that abstract look to them. If you someone were to ask me why I like abstract, I wouldn't be able to tell them, but one thing I know, I don't like to design things that look realistic.

I think this new design will catch on, but I love how they look and I will most definitely order a print for myself to hang somewhere in my house!

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