Loawnu
ancient chinese music to accompany the folk tale
Ancient Chinese Folk Tale
Once upon a time, a long time ago ….. On a warm spring day, in Xia times, some children went out in the fields to play. In those days, if you had a problem you went to see the local wise woman. In this village, the wise woman’s name was Loawnu.
Alarmed at what they saw in the fields, the children ran up the hill to Loawnu’s house. “Loawnu,” they shouted. “The sky is falling down!” Loawnu smiled at the children. “Don’t be worried. Find all the pieces of sky that have fallen, and bring them to me. I’ll sew them together again in time for the festival.”
The spring festival was nearing. This was a time when the young people gathered from many villages to meet one another and to find husbands and wives. The children’s village had been honored this year as the meeting village. It would be a horrible time for the sky to fall down. The village would be disgraced!
Off the children ran to pick up the pieces. But some were missing! “Loawnu!” cried the children, as they tore up the hill, breathing heavily. Loawnu only smiled.
The next day, the children ran outside and looked up. The sky looked as it always looked on a warm spring day, clean and fresh and blue. They were so happy.
That night, they were amazed! The sky had always been dark at night. That night, it was filled with light! Loawnu had patched the missing pieces of sky with bright twinkling light! How beautiful! How clever! We shall have the happiest spring festival in all the land! How lucky we are to know Loawnu! All the village agreed.
story borrowed from here
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Scott d'Almeida 18 days ago
brilliant,
Karin Taylor
replied 18 days ago
thanx so much Scott!
shanghaiwu 18 days ago
YES/BRILLIANT
Karin Taylor
replied 18 days ago
thank you dear Shang!! so glad you like her! I was hoping you’d see it :) x
rodeorose 18 days ago
Beautiful work- really one of my absolute faves from your work- and that’s saying something! Enjoyed the story very much too!
Karin Taylor
replied 18 days ago
thank you so much Rosie, now that means a lot to me…. this one was really delightful to play with and bring all the colours together! :)
Alexandra Felgate 18 days ago
Beautiful…....so so so so so so beautiful. Karin this is a masterpiece, an instant fave, I love it!!!!
Karin Taylor
replied 18 days ago
aw, thanks so much Alexandra! really thrilled with your comments! :)
Rosie Harriott 18 days ago
SO beautiful. I love her…. it’s always nice to have a story too… : )
Karin Taylor
replied 18 days ago
Hey there Rosie, thanx – so glad you love her!! i enjoyed working with the subtle hues in this, it was big fun today :) x
yanmos 18 days ago
very beautiful work karin!
AnitaInverarity 18 days ago
Oh My- I just love this and the story- The colours and patterns are amazing and I love her face, she looks so wise and knowing, like a little secret plays on her lips. GORGEOUS xx
Karin Taylor
replied 18 days ago
thx so much Anita, i recently saw Mao’s Last Dancer and it inspired me once again to my first love, Ancient China … and all the beauty of that ancient culture’s costumes and traditional folk tales :) xx
Alexandar T. 18 days ago
brilliant bu all means – and not this one – all of oyurs are story telling warm and brethtaking
Karin Taylor
replied 18 days ago
thank you so much Alexandar, you are so kind :)
Vicki Ferrari 18 days ago
This is beautiful Sas, and what a lovely story! Heartwarming!! :)) stretch xo
Karin Taylor
replied 18 days ago
thank you so much Vicki, glad you like her :) x
Linda Callaghan 18 days ago
lovely story to go with a beautiful lady…you are such a talent Karin! x
Karin Taylor
replied 18 days ago
thank you so much Linda, i can’t take credit for the story, but i’m so glad you like it :) xx
Mel Brackstone 18 days ago
Your work just gets better and better, Karin!
Karin Taylor
replied 18 days ago
aw, thanks Mel, that’s a huge compliment…. i mean that… thank you dearly :) x
Karin Taylor
replied 18 days ago
ps love your new avatar lol x
Simone Byrne 18 days ago
Gorgeous work Karin, I so love the asian culture and your images are just perfect in their representation. Beautiful work :)
Karin Taylor
replied 18 days ago
Thx heaps Simone, really pleased you like my Asian works too! :)
Pip Gerard 18 days ago
very very beautiful Karin. ♥
Karin Taylor
replied 18 days ago
thanx lil Pipstar :) xxx
CanDuCreations 18 days ago
Love all the details in this fantastic work!
Karin Taylor
replied 18 days ago
thanx so much CanDu…and for the other faves too! :)
Janis Zroback 18 days ago
I like the change of technique here…the flatter aspect and colours are really appealing
Karin Taylor
replied 18 days ago
thank you very much Janis, I have a lovely history book on ancient china and been enjoying looking at the traditional dress and reading about the lives they lead inside the walls of the wealthy homes and those of the emperor, etc… very beautiful and genteel
Jan Landers 18 days ago
she is so beautiful, karin….i love the delicate detail…and the story….straight to the heart….just wonderful, all the way around!!!
Karin Taylor
replied 18 days ago
thank you so much Jan, I’m so happy you like her… aw x
barnsis 18 days ago
Very calm, peaceful and serene
Karin Taylor
replied 18 days ago
thanx so much byron, so glad you get that vibe :)
C J Lewis 18 days ago
Wonderful work Karin … love the story too :)
Karin Taylor
replied 18 days ago
thanx so much CJ :)
nishagandhi 18 days ago
great
Karin Taylor
replied 18 days ago
Thx so much, glad you like it :)
margaretfraser 18 days ago
Awe she is beautiful karen love the coloring
Mui-Ling Teh 18 days ago
Wonderful Karin; I love that outfit! Nice signature stamp too ;)
lacitrouille 17 days ago
She has mesmerizing eyes. I love the splendid patterns and the colourings. great story too. :)
Bunny Clarke 17 days ago
Fabulous work. Gorgeous and rich. Splendidly done.
AnaCBStudio 17 days ago
so lovely Karin!
doreen01 17 days ago
Outstanding…is the word to your art!!!
micklyn 17 days ago
Oh, she’s so lovely! and I want earrings just like hers ( :
Louise Parton 16 days ago
Beautiful, love the story too :) x
Karin Taylor
replied 16 days ago
thx so much Louise! good to hear from you “)
Roslyn Slater 15 days ago
Lovely work Karin.
MoonSpiral 15 days ago
This has such a vintage feel to it, she is gorgeous Karin!
Trish Woodford 15 days ago
Wonderful Karin, love all the fish and their multicoloured scales – great work as always :)
catherine walker 15 days ago
gorgeous karin..your work always amazes me..she’s beautiful..so delicate and so detailed! beautiful ..beautiful!
elenaoleniuc 14 days ago
Lovely work !
CateTownsend 13 days ago
What a wonderful inspirational story and artwork!
Petra Pinn 3 days ago
beautiful story, love the artwork
Karin Taylor
replied 3 days ago
thx so much for all your lovely comments and faves today Petra, i really appreciate it, you’re very kind :) x