Flowering Alone is a painting by Casey Shannon which was uploaded on November 24th, 2010.
Flowering Alone
This contemporary Sumi-e is called 'Flowering Alone' and is painted with Sumi (ink) and Japanese watercolor. This image was inspired by the lonely... more
Title
Flowering Alone
Artist
Casey Shannon
Medium
Painting - Sumi (ink) And Japanese Watercolor
Description
This contemporary Sumi-e is called 'Flowering Alone' and is painted with Sumi (ink) and Japanese watercolor. This image was inspired by the lonely and lovely little flowers and plants that manage to sprout up even in snow. They are determined to live in the harshest conditions of winter. I am reminded of this haiku:
"Just by being,
I'm here--
In snow-fall."
~ Kobayashi Issa.
Now here is a concept we all could live by. We can thrive and live no matter what our condition might be in life. If you look closely at this sumi-e, you see a delicate little flower on a long stem with a few thorns. You see the struggle of beautiful life conquering all and the thorns representing obstacles overcome. Wouldn't it be wonderful if we could be like nature and just be? Flowering alone................
Uploaded
November 24th, 2010