Fragrant Blossoms and Strong Wintry Charm Born of a Holy State

This painting is in the “Fanpu” style. The brushwork, casually applied, was accomplished with an unfettered hand and detached mind, free of the slightest artificiality. The conception behind the layout was not based on optimizing the overall appearance of the painting. However, one can instantly see that everything painted is both abstract and realistic. It is a seemingly ever-changing work. Its charm, tone, transitions, and depictions represent the highest level of Eastern ink-and-wash paintings. This artwork fully deserves to be called a magical creation captivating in both spirit and form and full of unexpected transitions. From these exceedingly beautiful transitions comes an allure whose source is the power of the spirit of life.

Thoroughly examine this painting and you will see that it truly is superb. A transparent layer of lighter ink on top of darker ink is clearly visible, imbuing the painting with a pure and fragrant air and providing the viewer with a feeling of comfort and ease. To paint such a painting, the artist must possess solid calligraphic skills and be able to tap into a foundation of profound and extensive knowledge. He must let go of any mental attachment to self or ego when wielding the brush. He must abandon all attachment to an inherently existing self and apply brush to paper in a spontaneous, unimpeded manner. Only then will he be able to create this type of a wondrous painting through a state of non-attachment