On the streets of Xian I found young women selling a variety of paintings produced in smaller villages surrounding the city. With productive farmlands and close proximity to the ocean, Zhejiang is one of Chinas smallest but richest provinces. The Grand Canal ends here, and Zhejiang played a part in shipping food to depleted areas in the north. The merchant homes around here are evidence of the prosperity of the region. I began to understand the richness of these fields.
Every available space is planted with a variety of different crops.
The patterns the different plants make in the open fields creates a texture of green outside the window. A Bundle of Twigs To the villagers, these twigs are fuel for cooking or heat. To me, they are a bundle of organic texture ready to be digitally incorporated into some artwork. As I travel, I'm always on the lookout for interesting textures that are made from ordinary objects. The architecture of the region is unique, white washed walls and black tile roofs are standard building styles.