Delicate Craft No.5

A white lotus rises from the water, its petals outlined in pale ink and layered with white powder. The seed pod and stamen are highlighted with gamboge. Lotus leaves are shaded in green-blue, with clearly visible veins, creating a clean and elegant composition.

Painting lotus in the gongbi style hinges on purity. Achieving subtle white tones relies entirely on the number of glaze layers and precise water control; a slight misstep can result in dullness. Painting lotus is also a practice of cultivating the mind.