三羊開泰之一 3 Goats-1－曦伏

想結合中國元素畫出禪繞畫，就依甲骨文中的羊的形象來畫。結果出現重畫三次草稿的窘境。每幅草稿都在動筆畫了一部分後，覺得不妥就先放棄了。這幅是最先完成的成品，但卻是草稿裡的第三幅。

I would like to draw Chinese-flavor zentangle. This one is based on the ancient character of "Goat" in oracle format. Unfortunately, I drew the draft for 3 times. When finished the begining part of that draft, I felt not good and gave it up. This is the third draft but finished the first.

圖中所用到的元素，都和中國有關。上方的繩紋，象徵中國最古老的文字：結繩記事。中間的圖案是中國剪紙中常出現的圖案，最下面的銅器上的刻紋。

I choosed Chinese elements to fulfill this zentangle. The node-like pattern in the upper part means the very first writing method in China: keep records by tying nodes. In the central part is the popular Chinese paper-cut pattern. Down below is the pattern used to be put in ancient Chinese bronze ware.