Holiday Illustrations

Digital illustrations with the holiday theme

Still Thought #69: Harvest

"Those who sow the seeds of blessings shall harvest plentiful blessings."

Jing Si Aphorism by Master Cheng Yen

Still Thought #68: Principles

"Abide by your principles in everything you do. Never do things just to satisfy others. 

For rather than satisfying them, you may get in over your head." 

- Jing Si Aphorism by Master Cheng Yen

Still Thought #67: Open the Door

"Do not close the door to our hearts, by loving others, we too will be loved." 

- Jing Si Aphorism by Master Cheng Yen

Still Thought #66: Pure Love

"Learn to develop pure unconditional love, a love that has no sense of gain or loss, 

that ask for nothing in return. In this way we can be free of worries." 

- Jing Si Aphorism by Master Cheng Yen

Still Thought #65: Wisdom

"Life is impermanent, but wisdom life lasts forever. 

Love is boundless, it's spirit will live on."

- Jing Si Aphorism by Master Cheng Yen

Still Thought #64: Simplicity

"The simple and most ordinary life brings the most peace." 

- Jing Si Aphorism by Master Cheng Yen

Still Thought #63: Practitioners

"To walk the same path of spiritual cultivation means 

practitioners unite to inspire each other and reflect on weakness in behavior and conduct." 

- Jing Si Aphorism by Master Cheng Yen

Still Thought #62: Duty

"Not harming others is our duty. 

Having a good heart without doing good deeds 

is still equal to doing nothing at all." 

- Jing Si Aphorism by Master Cheng Yen

Still Thought #61: Good Deeds

"Count me in when doing good deeds. 

Count me out when doing bad deeds." 

- Jing Si Aphorism by Master Cheng Yen

Still Thought #60: Accomplishment

"Our accomplishments in life are built on the words and actions we make everyday; 

thus, we must be diligent in speech and behavior." 

- Jing Si Aphorism by Master Cheng Yen

Still Thought #59: Harmony

"If we are in harmony with people and things,

 then we will be in harmony with our principles." 

事圓，人圓，理就圓。

- Jing Si Aphorism by Master Cheng Yen

Still Thought #58: Affinity

"It is never too late for a deep-rooted affinity to blossom. 

Do no worry over the distance as long as one finds the way." 

- Jing Si Aphorism by Master Cheng Yen

Still Thought #57: Family

"To have a warm and happy family, 

we should nurture a heart of joy and shower our family with blessings."

- Jing Si Aphorism by Master Cheng Yen

Still Thought #56: Ignorance

"To escape from reality, to keep away from people and events, 

provides no means to nurture wisdom."

- Jing Si Aphorism by Master Cheng Yen

Still Thought #55: Hope

"Life is filled with pain and suffering, but also with hope and love." 

- Jing Si Aphorism by Master Cheng Yen

Still Thought #54: Let Go

"Let go of all attachment, only then will you receive." 

- Jing Si Aphorism by Master Cheng Yen

Still Thought #53: Strength

"With more people comes more strength and more blessings." 

人多力大福就大 

- Jing Si Aphorism by Master Cheng Yen

Sketchbook: Central Park

6th and 59th St

©Martina Lo

Sketchbook: Oculus

Oculus is the new WTC transportation hub designed by Santiago Calatrava with shops just opened recently in August. One World Trade building can be seen through the wedge of skylight, which opens only once a year. 

©Martina Lo

Sketchbook: World Trade

In Memory

©Martina Lo

Sketchbook: Saks Fifth Ave

Faith and Lust

©Martina Lo

Sketchbook: Pershing Square

Under the Park Ave Viaduct

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Sketchbook: Flushing Signs

©Martina Lo

Sketchbook: Game, Set, Match

A unique experience at the US Open qualifying.

©Martina Lo

Still Thought #52: Wish

"Always make good wishes for oneself to ensue blessings." 

- Jing Si Aphorism by Master Cheng Yen

Still Thought #51: Spiritual Cultivation

"Spiritual cultivation is not a competition, 

but rather, a training of one's own patience, determination, and tolerant heart." 

-Jing Si Aphorism by Master Cheng Yen

Still Thought #50: Transcend

"Let us not be led by external influences, 

but be the master of our minds, 

where we can transcend our conditions and circumstances." 

-Jing Si Aphorism by Master Cheng Yen

Still Thought #49: Unlimited Potential

"Do not underestimate yourself, 

for human beings have unlimited potential." 

- Jing Si Aphorism by Master Cheng Yen

Still Thought #48: Courage

"Never lose courage, never lose faith, 

nothing in this world is impossible when you are determined." 

- Jing Si Aphorism by Master Cheng Yen

Still Thought #47: Friendship

"A fulfilling life, is not preoccupied with material objects, prestige, or power. 

It is a life filled with true friendship, sharing and caring for each other." 

-Jing Si Aphorism by Master Cheng Yen

Sketchbook: Turnstyle

Underground scene at 59th Street station

©Martina Lo

Sketchbook: Guggenheim

I probably won't get to visit all the wonderful museums in NY, but the legacy left by one of my favorite architects is a definite must!

©Martina Lo

Sketchbook: Foley Square

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Sketchbook: Dragon Boat

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Sketchbook: Billboard

Corner of 50th and 7th ave

©Martina Lo

Sketchbook: Roof Garden

Social roof garden above the MET

©Martina Lo

Sketchbook: Platform Shadows

Afternoon cast shadows on the platform 

©Martina Lo