Ant on a Stone Mill by Hakuin Ekaku

Ant on a Stone Mill 

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photography

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still-life

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water colours

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painted

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possibly oil pastel

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photography

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coloured pencil

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underpainting

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pastel chalk drawing

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painting painterly

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watercolour bleed

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watercolour illustration

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watercolor

"Ant on a Stone Mill" is a Zen ink painting by the renowned Japanese artist Hakuin Ekaku, who lived from c. 1686 to c. 1769. The artwork depicts a simple scene, with an ant perched atop a stone mill. The minimalist style and the focus on the small, everyday details are characteristic of Zen art, which seeks to evoke a sense of tranquility and mindfulness. The painting invites viewers to contemplate the interconnectedness of all things and the beauty that can be found in the ordinary.

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