La force du bambou

$125 plus framing 

 #210

aquarelle

Carole Villeneuve

novembre 2025

11" x 22"

Be like bamboo!

Bend but don't break!

Aging Bamboo

$100 plus framing

#136

Watercolour

Carole Villeneuve

August 2014

14" x 10"

These bamboo culms were painted to represent the inner and outer beauty of aging.  As we age, we  may begin to fade on the outside (greys and yellows), but the fire inside burns strong (reds and yellows).  All going well, we maintain the memories, strength and passion of our youth (greens).

Embrace your greys and strive for a little red, yellow and green every day.

Fu Soh Lu

SOLD

#115

Watercolour

Carole Villeneuve

April 2013

21" x 14"

This bamboo painting was inspired by a clump of 

golden bamboo photographed growing

 at a friend's home on the big Island of Hawaii.  

The Hawaiian word for bamboo is 'Ohe. 

'Ohe is said to be the body form of the Polynesian creator god Kane.

  

Bamboo has long been the Chinese symbol for strength. 

This painting is named for the Feng Shui meaning for 3 stalks of lucky bamboo

--fu (happiness) soh (long life) and lu (wealth).    

Although this bamboo is larger than lucky bamboo I see  

happiness, long life and wealth in this 'Ohe.

La bonne chance

SOLD

#69

L'aquarelle

Carole Villeneuve

juin 2010

19"x 14"

Choose any bamboo stem (culm)  from this forest

 and feel the good luck that comes from the culm of one the

 fastest growing plants in the world.    

Hidden Colors

$150 plus framing

#38

Watercolour and charcoal

October 2007

Carole Villeneuve

14 in x 21 in

23 in x 30 in

If the colour of bamboo is seen in the vividness and individuality of each bamboo culm, 

then one may easily see its hidden colours. 

 From the way it grows in an open and striking manner, to the authentic way

 it gives of itself with its many meanings and symbols,

 it is easy to see how it is worthy of our respect.

 It is truly one of nature's wonders coloured with hidden delights.