Artistic Style No. 6

A five-finned fish turns head to tail, rendered in a single brushstroke of varying ink density. Its tail fins are as light as gauze. No water is painted; the fish's posture alone suggests the current's direction, creating harmony between stillness and motion.

The charm of freehand fish painting lies in its vitality. If the brushwork is too rigid, it becomes stagnant; if too loose, it loses cohesion. The perfect stroke often emerges from years of muscle memory.