Ranunculus
108 Flowers - Book 4
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Around our area, folks have beds of poppies here and there. In the same bed, there are also clusters of ranunculus. For a long time, I did not know the name of this flower.
This is the very first attempt for me to work on this flower. Anytime we begin something new, we have already overcome the biggest obstacle - the fear of trying. Usually a new subject takes a few experimental trials. This on, however, turned out okay.
Up Next in 108 Flowers - Book 4
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Rose
As brush artists, we study carefully the anatomy of a subject. We try to find characteristics - both physical and spiritual. When we paint, the subject is internalized. We do not need to see the real flower. The flower and artist become one.
Once the strokes begin, the mind and the hand take ove...
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Shrimp Plant
My family specialized in horse painting for generations. I enjoy doing creatures of all kinds. A few years back, I did an animal painting series on PBS. The little shrimp was among other creatures like tiger, horse, crane, and panda bear. It is a fantastic brush painting subject. Some Chinese art...
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Silk Gourd
I walked around my class one day smelling like melon. I discovered the shampoo I picked up at the two-for-one sale was "watermelon scented."
When we were in grade school, melon head meant being a total idiot. It was very hard to get rid of the scent.
Silk gourd is, however, an exception. It has...
