Murals

Artist Ngawang of Potala Paintings has created a colorful mural in the front dining room of a Tibetan restaurant It recreates scenes from old Tibet, including mountains, streams, a nomad tent, a yak, an elephant, and a Tibetan monastery. Other rooms display the Tibetan six auspicious signs (endless knot, conch shell, lotus, victory banner, umbrella, and treasure vase) as well as animals, birds, and flowers. The drawings, done in traditional Tibetan style are painted with bright watercolors and flowing lines that create a sense of movement and evoke feelings of joy and delight. The drawings are protected by an application of oil-based varnish.