Original artwork description:

This watercolor is paint in one of traditional Chinese expression or spontaneous painting styles "xie yi" using Chinese calligraphy brushes, black Chinese ink and mineral colors on handcrafted rice paper Xuan.

The magnolia flower, a precious and unique garden plant indigenous to China is a symbol of purity, elegance,nobility, resilience and indomitability, as it blooms in early spring, sometimes even before the leaves appear, representing hope and renewal.

Its beauty and fragrance are associated with feminine qualities, making it a popular motif in various artistic expressions, including painting, poetry, and ceramics.

Materials used:

black Chinese ink, hand made rice paper Xuan, chinese mineral colors, calligraphy bruches

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