Orchid Ink Painting

The fourth traditional subject; the other subjects are bamboo, chrysanthemums, plum blossoms, and of course orchids. These were the second subject that we learned to understand the traditional brush strokes as well as traditional composition.

An ink painting of an orchid created by grinding an ink stick into a stone dish to then use a brush and water to paint
 
 
An ink painting of an orchid created by grinding an ink stick into a stone dish to then use a brush and water to paint