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beautiful gallery

thank you😊

Hi,

I was wondering if your could help me.

I'm participating in a drawing competition in which we are suppose to represent a traditional Chinese festival.

Would you have some tips or could you indicate me some ideas ?


Thanks a lot and keep up the good work !

Participating in a Chinese New Year themed design competition is a creative challenge. Here's what I might suggest as a professional designer:


Understand the cultural background: Chinese New Year (Spring Festival) is one of the most important traditional festivals in China, and 2024 is the Year of the Dragon. It is recommended to use the Chinese dragon as the main design element, which is rich in cultural and historical significance. Research the customs, symbols and traditional stories of the Spring Festival, which will help your design to be more relevant to the theme.


Use traditional elements: Incorporate some traditional elements in your design, such as red and gold (representing good luck and prosperity), Chinese knots, lanterns, firecrackers, dragons and lion dances, etc.


Innovation combined with modern elements: While it is important to use traditional elements, try to combine them with modern design elements to create unique and original pieces. For example, modern graphic design techniques can be used to reinterpret traditional patterns.


Use of color: Color has deep symbolic significance in Chinese culture. In addition to red and gold, consider using other colors with specific meanings, such as green for health and yellow associated with imperial power.


Font selection: If your design contains text, it is very important to choose the right font. Consider using a font with Chinese characteristics, or choose a simple and modern font to maintain the sense of integrity of the design.


Story: A good design often tells a story. You can tell the origin of Spring Festival, traditional customs or legends related to the Spring Festival through the design.


Attention to detail: Traditional Chinese arts and crafts pay great attention to detail. This should also be noted in the design, ensuring that each element is carefully designed and the whole is coordinated.


Audience considerations: Think about what kind of audience your design is for. If it is for an international audience, it may be necessary to add more explanatory elements to the design; If it is for a Chinese audience, then more traditional symbols with rich connotations can be used.

I'd like to thank you from the bottom of my heart for taking the time to think about this answer. I promise to make good use of your advice. I'll send you my work when it's finished. 😁

Your work is great man


As a fellow traditional artist I'm glad there's someone as good as you to show how great traditonal can be


keep improving and growing friend. :)