This is a digital representation of how the wallhanging I am designing may look when it's done and made. I envision thin gold thread stitching around the outlines of the critters, and try to imagine this as being made with patchwork fabrics and not just flat areas of colour, then beautifully quilted and hung on a wall. Ok maybe it's a bit tough to imagine but I'll be sure to post a picture of the finished product here too when it's done (my mother is the quilting genius, not me, I just design the things). This will be available as an applique pattern in the not-too-distant future.

The top panel is a Japanese Phoenix, or Houou (hoo-oo). The middle panel is a Kirin, or Japanese Unicorn. The bottom panel is a tatsu, or Japanese Dragon. I've studied lots of different depictions of each of the three and come up with my own unique compromise between traditional design and artistic license. I've tried to stay with the more traditional somewhat earthy tones as I didn't want it too clown-bright.

I request that this design (including the elements within it) not be appropriated for your own use in any fashion, commercial or non-commercial please

(Resubmitted because DA broke the first one)