The HM Goats Special Edition, unveiled to mark the start of the Chinese Lunar New Year, has a white mother-of-pearl dial featuring an exquisite, hand-painted miniature of a family of goats feeding on leaves. The design is inspired by traditional Chinese ink wash painting, however interpreted using the technique of miniature painting by hand. In this technique, delicate nuances of tone and shading, achieved using tiny brushstrokes and texturing, blend into an image with breathtaking richness of detail. The art of miniature painting by hand calls for infinite patience and expertise. It is a skill that takes many years of concentrated practice to fully master.
