Lotus 1965

changdaichien

possibly oil pastel

handmade artwork painting

oil painting

fluid art

acrylic on canvas

underpainting

painting painterly

watercolour bleed

watercolour illustration

watercolor

"Lotus" is a 1965 ink and wash painting by renowned Chinese artist Chang Dai-chien (1899-1983). Known for his masterful ink brushwork and evocative depictions of nature, Dai-chien captures the essence of a lotus flower in this artwork, using washes of blue and grey to create a sense of movement and depth. The painting's minimal detail emphasizes the beauty of the lotus's form and its delicate, ethereal presence. The work embodies the principles of Chinese ink painting, known as "shui-mo", emphasizing a deep connection between the artist, the subject, and the viewer.