Napa California
Some of the views I had while enjoying my day in wine country.
This blog is for the creative expression and learning to break free from the pursuit of perfection and just paint.
Tuesday, February 28, 2012
Tuesday, January 31, 2012
The quest for a purple Lotus
This is the beginning sketch. I've found some brush painting tutorials, and I have my books. But I thought rather than do this in Sumi ink first I would sketch our the general idea first. I mean I'm adding in fish as well as changing some of the composition, I should get the idea out in pencil so I can scratch and erase.
I really didn't do that much though, but it was low on the paper. I had the flower centered well so the bottom filled up with an empty sky line. I will be completing this with a purple flower and creating a logo of sorts for Power up for PCOS.
There is always a meaning in the Chinese culture, so here is what I know: two fish are a symbol of harmony and married bliss in China. The lotus is a symbol of purity, summer and fertility, and when accompanied by a fish, love.
The purple lotus is a rather mystical symbol itself and has meanings in many cultures. I have loved the freshness of Brush painting and am delighted to know that this sketch is being well received by those it is intended for.
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