Promegranate
108 Flowers - Book 4
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In the shadows of the pagodas in Xian, I saw the pomegranates hanging proudly.
Along with other treasures, the pomegranate came to the Chinese by way of the Silk Road. It is a fruit of many seeds and, therefore, symbolizes many children. It also is a fruit of Buddhist teaching. It is rock solid, stuffed with worldly concerns. But in one burst with seeds scattering, the fruit lets go. It opens with a wide grin signifying the moment of enlightenment.
I do love the fruit for its intriguing shape and spontaneous blending of multiple colors. Another perfect subject for brush painting.
Up Next in 108 Flowers - Book 4
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Primrose
I began this series of lessons with small flowers. I had just finished teaching plum and thought it would be fun to do a few other small flowers. I selected only a handful, including primrose.
Chinese have this word Yuán meaning "things and people come together in mysterious ways." I had no idea...
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Protea
I learned about protea 40 years ago. One lady was very excited to be a member of the Protea Society and wanted to recruit me as a member.
Protea? "It is the most unbelievable flower." She went to her kitchen and brought out her prized collection. "How interesting!" It was a dry, hairy, odd ball....
