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Size: 10x16 inches
Medium: Watercolors
Detail views & Prints available -here-
A lotus is symbol of purity, rising from the mud and muck at the bottom of a pond to spread untainted and beautiful petals to the world above. And the carp who swim endlessly upstream to attain the perfection of transformation into a dragon.
Some sketches along the way. Sketchbook brainstorming, digital thumbnailing, and final working sketch on the painting surface.
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Very, very pretty.
ReplyDeleteI love the colors.
But where is the new fox one? I've been checking every day for it.
It is temporarily sidelined while I work on commissions.
ReplyDeleteWow, absolutely breath taking! You never cease to amaze me! This would also make a great scarf, you know. (o:
ReplyDeleteLove! Love! Love! Very beautiful!Your art makes me happy! Great thanks!
ReplyDeleteO this is sooo fantastic!!! I love my flower ; )
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