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Description FU BAT

Fu means good fortune in Chinese and the ideogram for Fu is a common symbol worn or displayed for good luck. A similar sound of Fu means bat, and bats are, therefore, considered lucky. Representations of bats are common and they are said to bring good fortune. They are used alone and in groups of five, an auspicious number.

The ideogram has origins in good fortune, too. It is supposed to represent a god, on the left, blessing a farm on the right. The four quarters of the farm are represented by the "box" divided into four sections..

I started this as a pencil sketch in 1972, carried it with me for 36 years on paper, and finally digitized and finished it this week.
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Comments: 21

badgirlartwork [2015-08-25 04:27:26 +0000 UTC]

i really like this, can it be licensed

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savageworlds In reply to badgirlartwork [2015-08-31 03:00:24 +0000 UTC]

Hi Everette,
Thanks for the compliment. Yours is the first request of this nature that I have received. I'm sure we could work something out, but I have no idea what would be a fair deal for everyone. Feel free to send me a note; let me know your thoughts and we can discuss...
-Tom

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badgirlartwork In reply to savageworlds [2015-08-31 18:48:47 +0000 UTC]

i wanted to use it as a code of arms in a vampire book or on the back of a vampire deck f playing cards..I can give you full credit and copies of the merchandise

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savageworlds In reply to badgirlartwork [2015-09-01 18:22:03 +0000 UTC]

That sounds acceptable. I would be honored to make such a contribution

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badgirlartwork In reply to savageworlds [2015-09-02 00:51:21 +0000 UTC]

just send a hi res of the signal and a note that you are the creator and I ( Everette Hartsoe )have permission to us it in publications

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savageworlds In reply to badgirlartwork [2015-09-17 00:02:34 +0000 UTC]

Sweet... Keep me updated on where to see it if it gets used

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FOM3 [2011-04-16 08:46:45 +0000 UTC]

Amazing work

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savageworlds In reply to FOM3 [2011-04-16 14:28:39 +0000 UTC]

Thank you for both compliment and fave. Glad you enjoyed.

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gorillarium [2010-09-07 19:21:40 +0000 UTC]

fiuhhh...i think i'll start learning from your works, master

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savageworlds In reply to gorillarium [2010-09-07 22:19:07 +0000 UTC]

You already have some mad skills going on your own, but I guess it never hurts to strive for more. Thanks for comment, fave, AND the watch!

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"The greater danger for most of us lies not in setting our aim too high and falling short; but in setting our aim too low, and achieving our mark."
-(Michelangelo)

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gorillarium In reply to savageworlds [2010-09-08 02:12:32 +0000 UTC]

oh, thank you you know, I have 1 piece [link] that i started somewhere around '98 then finished in 2008, but 1972? I was born in '78 thanks, you're too kind

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savageworlds In reply to gorillarium [2010-09-08 03:36:59 +0000 UTC]

You are welcome. Cool piece, btw. I have some artwork that dates even farther back (mostly pen and ink stuff) that I occasionally drag out and use as a basis for new images. Sort of like 'time-travel'. LOL
Keep up the great work!
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"Art is never finished, only abandoned."
-(Leonardo da Vinci)

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gorillarium In reply to savageworlds [2010-09-08 20:16:33 +0000 UTC]

yes, "time travel" LOL that's absolutely right. thank you for visiting my gallery and for all the positive quotes

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Fuelline [2010-05-24 07:50:29 +0000 UTC]

This is an amazing piece. Would you object if I were to get this as a tattoo?

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savageworlds In reply to Fuelline [2010-05-25 03:26:11 +0000 UTC]

Hi Dan,

Sorry for the long delay. Thanks for the compliment (and the fave as well!) As to the use of my bat as a tattoo, I would be honored. If you do, please post a picture and be sure to let me know.

-Tom

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"When the designs are chosen with care, tattoos have a power and magic all their own. They decorate the body but they also enhance the soul." -(Michelle Delio)

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Koumori-Jin [2010-04-06 23:05:34 +0000 UTC]

I have done something like this on my page, the bat blessings is what I did

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savageworlds In reply to Koumori-Jin [2010-04-09 00:11:13 +0000 UTC]

A lover of bats? Very nice pencil work in your gallery as well.

Thanks for the fave!

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"I hope that I may always desire more than I can accomplish."
-(Michelangelo)

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Koumori-Jin In reply to savageworlds [2010-04-09 00:21:56 +0000 UTC]

yes! Bats are my favorite animal AND my dominant toem.
And your welcome muches <3

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vernia [2008-05-25 21:09:01 +0000 UTC]

great designs and really great art.

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savageworlds In reply to vernia [2008-05-25 21:22:16 +0000 UTC]

Thanks! I appreciate the compliment.

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Achronai [2008-04-22 18:25:01 +0000 UTC]

This is an awesome design! I love the face of the bat on this! ^_^ nice job!

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