Author Description

The author of this book has collected and divided 30 words of inspiration into three groups that correspond to the primary colors red, yellow, and blue. In addition, each word is associated with one of the signs of the Chinese zodiac. The zodiac signs include personality traits and specific life-enhancing words that are unique to those born under each sign. The symbols of the twelve signs of the Chinese zodiac are painted in Sumi-e style calligraphy by renowned calligrapher, Daniel Nie. When you contemplate the 30 poems in this book, you may find that you are inspired by the beautiful Coolligraphy designs of their titles. Discovering the meaning of these designs is a fun activity that can challenge your visual I.Q. You will find some Coolligraphy puzzle exercises at the end of this book. The objective of these exercises is to challenge the eye, stimulate the mind, fulfill the heart, and nurture the soul. Daniel Nie's Coolligraphy symbols are distinctive works of art that can add beauty to your home or office. They can serve as unique logos for anything from letterheads to embroideries, tattoos, and jewelry. Daniel Nie can also create a custom-made Coolligraphy design pendant for you, using any name or word of your choice. His pendants make ideal gifts for weddings, anniversaries, birthdays, graduations, or any special occasion. For more information, please visit www.DanielNie.com.