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moonchu @moonchu.bsky.social · 4d

autumn aglow ✨
drying leaves rustling softly
as the sun warmly smiles upon you
lulling you to sleep
carrying you away. ☁️

#moonchu #traditionalart #cats #catart #ilovecats

photo depicts flatlay image with traditional, original painting by moonchu with watercolours and ink. other items around the painting include some pans, a marker, crystal, and faux fern frond. painting is predominantly soft purples and oranges of a view through a window pane. little clouds float inside the house and out of the window. three small rainbow spots are seen as well. outside, a small orange cat slumbers upon a stoop with various orange foliage, all aglow in pastel orange hues. pavement and stones are light purple. a peaceful and serene whimsical painting.

photo is of little orange cat of mine staring at the camera, with the aforementioned orange cat painting. you can also see an orchid in the back lol all enjoying the autumn sun beaming through the window.

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moonchu @moonchu.bsky.social · Aug 28

soaking in the cool, summer air
with palm fronds rustling in the breeze ~ 🌴

took a photo a few years ago staring up at these giants in cali & had to paint them.

cali is such a lengthy plane ride ....... ;;;

#moonchu #traditionalart #summerart #sunset #palmtrees #originalart #idek

original painting by moonchu featuring watercolours and mixed media. a purple pink orange gradient sunset is the backdrop to dark purple silhouettes of beautiful palm trees. celestial constellations and stars subtly glimmer in the sky as wispy white clouds float by. an illustration ode to summer sunsets. flatlay of dried purple orchid flowers, two paint pans, and moonchu original artist washi tape.

detailed closeup of original mixed media painting by moonchu. illustrates the delicate brush lines of each palm frond leaf, and the purple pink gradient sky.

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moonchu @moonchu.bsky.social · Aug 7

wayward 🌊
wherever the light will find you.

#moonchu #illustration #traditionalart #landscape #surreal

photo depicts an original art painting by moonchu. using soft pastel watercolours and inks, the illustration is of a large dual bridge overlooking a puffy, cloud-filled blue to pink gradient sky. the pink bridges have purple/blue structure lines rippling through the frame. a small water wave of teal and blues washes ashore onto the bridge. tall, pink lights line the bridgeway. a pretty pastel landscape painting juxtaposing man-made architecture with the soft yet powerful forces of nature.

closeup texture and detail photo of the pretty pastel pink and blue bridge, along with the teal foamy water wave. original art illustration by moonchu.

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moonchu @moonchu.bsky.social · Jul 17

wow animal art from me that isn't space themed, that's wild who am i.

but these sweethearts bring so much love and worth into my life, i just adore them so much. more than my heart can bear sometimes, which seems so unhealthy haha wcyd !

rdy adoption now : moonchu.shop
#cats #catart #stickers

original art illustrations of adorable cat vinyl stickers by moonchu. several different poses of orange kitties (curled up and sleeping, sitting very poised and regal, fluffy and winking, holding a shoebox because my cat loves shoes), a tuxedo black cat with his little drumstick leg, and sweet little calico cat stickers. also, an original artist washi tape of orange kitty and calico cat!

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moonchu @moonchu.bsky.social · Jul 10

lance 🗡️

being your own shooting star 🌠 ✨
maybe even especially
when it feels the darkest.
#moonchu #traditionalart #painting #ocean

image depicts original painting by moonchu, very blue themed. a dark cloudy night sky with a swelling blue and teal ocean wave with foamy white froth. a shooting star pierces the wave.

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moonchu @moonchu.bsky.social · Jun 13

every wish i wished was for you
to get better
to stay.
#moonchu #traditionalart #originalart #painting

photo is of an original ink and watercolour painting by moonchu. the illustration is very colourful with aurora and stars falling upon an ocean tide. a large, glowing star has fallen upon the beach. or washed ashore. up to you. sky gradients from purple to pink to light orange.

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moonchu @moonchu.bsky.social · May 22

✨ golden hour ✨ garden stroll.

indulging myself in the details & dreaming of idyllicy.
my favourite part of this piece was painting the wall... which is... 😆

one for the upcoming calendar (ifinishintimeitsabiguhoh).

#moonchu #traditionalart #painting #goldenhour

image depicts an original painting by moonchu of a peachy golden sky overlooking lush greenery comprised of a big tree, white roses, various foliage, and a stone wall. dreaming of a peaceful sunlit stroll.

close up of original painting by moonchu, zooming into the leafy green foliage in a corner.

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moonchu @moonchu.bsky.social · Mar 13

camellias symbolize perseverance, love, beauty. my mother embodied all of those things (and many more), so i painted her in a lush garden of camellia trees.

i wish that i could talk to her.

happy birthday, mom ! 🫶🍓
#moonchu #traditionalart #originalart #painting

photo depicts original moonchu painting of a crescent moon resting within a river of water, weaving itself amongst a garden of camellia trees. an arched doorway provides entry into this viewpoint. the original watercolour painting is comprised mostly of pinks and purples.

closer image of the camellia tree and other details of moonchu's original painting. couple paint pans on the side of the painting that represent the colours (light pink, hot pink, deep purple).

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moonchu @moonchu.bsky.social · Jan 23

year of the snake ~ 🐍🌱🌲

shedding the past, growing and adapting to new changes, being introspective and trusting intuition. ✨✨
#moonchu #traditionalart #lny #lunarnewyear #yearofsnake #snake #lny2025

photo depicts an original moonchu painting comprised of greens, illustrating a large snake weaving through a lush forest with the sun beaming down from the sky. orchids adorn the corners, along with a rich, elaborate gold designed border.

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moonchu @moonchu.bsky.social · Jan 1

j a n u a r y ~ ✨

🥂 to new beginnings at any time.
sending you warmth & love.
#newyear #moonchu #traditionalart #painting

photo depicts flatlay with an original moonchu painting that illustrates a sunray sky, with grey, blue, black clouds, pastel pink sunset. markers and paint pans surround painting.

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moonchu @moonchu.bsky.social · Nov 17

saw this frame and knew that i had to paint something to put in it. #moonchu #originalart #traditionalart #painting

image is a flatlay-style photo featuring a gilded gold intricate frame with a white mat around an original moonchu ocean wave painting. painting is mostly dark purples, magentas, pinks, whites, with light gold stars and little crescent moon. wave is very high and tumultuous. little scissors and clip etc surround the frame. primarily white background.

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moonchu @moonchu.bsky.social · Nov 2

listening to the soft slushing of the shore sweeping against granules of sand
and inhaling the lovingly familiar brisk scent that only autumn air carries.
happy november 🍂🐻
#moonchu #traditionalartist #originalart

photo depicts a flatlay consisting of original moonchu traditional art painting of a cool-toned purple night sky with stars, a silhouette of a bridge, reflection in the water, and a dark blue shoreline. moonchu pen and washi tape are placed around the painting, background is pastel purple.

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moonchu @moonchu.bsky.social · Sep 1

attempting to seek solace in hoping that maybe
we're watching the same sky
together.
#moonchu #traditionalart #painting #illustration #art

cool-toned original art painting by moonchu depicting purple buildings with many windows, pink and white pastel clouds against a teal and blue sky, and shooting stars.

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moonchu @moonchu.bsky.social · Aug 8

warm skies and road tripping with you. #moonchu #watercolorart #traditionalart #painting

image consists of some stationery items and an original painting by moonchu depicting a warm summer sky with puffy clouds, a tiny whale, a powerline, and grassy plain.

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moonchu @moonchu.bsky.social · Jun 17

in memory of my cousin.
shout out to all of you missing someone.
may you meet them often in your dreams.
#moonchu #illustration #totoro #art

flatlay image with dried hydrangas, paint sample strip, clear jar, some writing utensils, and a watercolour-mixed media painting of totoro sitting on a wooden screened porch in the midst of a lush forest surrounded by hydrangeas. a small pond of water sits beneath him. wisteria drapes across the top of the painting. colour theme is cool-toned purples blues teals and greens.

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moonchu @moonchu.bsky.social · Jun 6

leave the light on for me,
i'm coming home to you.

#moonchu #watercolour #mixedmedia #traditionalart

original mixed media painting by moonchu depicting a pink train signal with a rainbow light beam and yellow twinkles dancing around it. the signal is nestled in blue puffy clouds against a purple night sky. flatlay also has a glass bottle, two clear quartz crystals, baby's breath, some stationery, and a teal mechanical pencil all lying upon light purple paper.

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moonchu @moonchu.bsky.social · Jun 2

idk what i'm doing but i'm here also : cara.app/moonchu
picture of my cat as thanks ~

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moonchu @moonchu.bsky.social · Apr 23

whirring around in my spaceship & i saw this luminescent pink moon 🌷 so i painted it.
pink moon in the sky tonight 🌙 #moonchu #pinkmoon #art #traditionalartist #mixedmedia

flatlay with some dried flowers and stationery items, featuring a mixed media painting of a hot pink moon by moonchu.

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moonchu @moonchu.bsky.social · Mar 13

a soft & melancholy painting in memory of my mom for her birthday, today ~ <3
#moonchu #art #mixedmediaartist #watercolor #originalart #traditionalart

flatlay style photograph with original moonchu painting of a crescent moon floating within a soft cerulean lavender kitchen. light streams through the window from a cloudy sky with constellations, above a faucet sink filled with a small tidal wave. a shelf on the right is full of pink jars, plates, and bowls. around the painting are dried flowers and markers.

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moonchu @moonchu.bsky.social · Mar 11

a soft & light little painting ~
that i hope encompasses the spirit of spring. 🌼 🌱

based on a photo that i took in 2017 of some pink chrysanthemums.

#moonchu #art #springtime #mixedmedia #watercolor #traditionalart #originalart

flatlay style post with stationery items comprised of a warm tone colour scheme of orange and pink, with an original moonchu painting at the center. painting depicts surreal art of pink, purple, teal gradient-detailed chrysanthemum flowers with a tiny tiny whale venturing through. orange stars are scattered throughout.

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moonchu @moonchu.bsky.social · Feb 10

year of the dragon, element of wood ~ 🐉🌿
i hope that the new year can bring us tranquil prosperity, even when it looks deeply grim.

happy lunar new year.

a flatlay-style image with amethyst crystal and other little bits, featuring an original moonchu painting comprised mostly of blues and purples and teals inspired by porcelain. illustrates a small seahorse-dragon animal suspended above a creek in the woods with a light beaming down upon it.

detailed shot of aforementioned painting, showcasing a very intricate swirling detail border.

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moonchu @moonchu.bsky.social · Jan 15

evening~! 2024 calendar releasing /tomorrow/ at 7pm.EST, featuring original art that i spent all last year painting ~ and also, picture of maple.
moonchu.shop

images for the 2024 moonchu calendar releasing tomorrow, very colourful nature inspired original art depicted in a flatlay style

MAPLE ! my sweet bb calico girl lying on some paper. she loves paper.

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moonchu @moonchu.bsky.social · Jan 8

little whale traversing through a fern forest with a hitchhiker unbeknownst to him - a tiny fern spore sprouting.
#moonchu

original moonchu painting of a blue and purple fern landscape with a small, teal whale carrying a tiny green sprout. flatlay with markers and other small items.

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