Masterful, @jungwatercolor. This watercolor has such a light and airy feel to it, like a dream. It's interesting how you find the Eastern motifs soothing and comforting, yet the woman herself seems more European, certainly Caucasian of some kind. Red/orange, hair, blue eyes, white delicate skin. Very beautiful. Everything about her is wondrous.

It's a good thing she's going to a home where she can be appreciated. She, the birds, the kimono, the bamboo—they all deserve it.

And you very much deserved the curie. Congratulations. :)