How To: Draw a lotus flower in sumi-e Chinese ink painting

Draw a lotus flower in sumi-e Chinese ink painting

Chinese tradition has always honored lotus flowers. Essentially, the lotus flower represents peace, creativity and purity amid adverse surroundings. This is a perfect subject matter for sumi ink painting. Watch this instructional painting video to practice painting lotus flowers with ink and watercolors.

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This is beautiful! I can't wait to give it a try! I wanted to get my mom some get well flower arrangements. I bet she would love a drawing more! Or maybe I will just get her both!

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