Original artwork description:

This painting is inspired by the teachings of the Tao.

"The greatest perfection seems imperfect,

and yet its use is inexhaustible.

The greatest fullness seems empty,

and yet its use is endless.

Great straightness seems twisted.

Great Intelligence seems stupid.

Great eloquence seems awkward.

Great truth seems false.

Great discussion seems silent.

Activity conquers cold;

inactivity conquers heat.

Stillness and tranquility set things in order in the universe."

- Tao De Ching, 45th Verse, Lao Tzu

Materials used:

oil and cold wax on cradled wood panel

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#taoist #textured painting #portrait painting #neutral colours #cold wax #chinese painting #painting on wood #painting on wood panel #neutral coloured painting #cold wax and oil #chinese girl #tao 

The Greatest Perfection Seems Imperfect (2018) Oil painting
by Lucy Morningstar

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Original artwork description
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This painting is inspired by the teachings of the Tao.

"The greatest perfection seems imperfect,

and yet its use is inexhaustible.

The greatest fullness seems empty,

and yet its use is endless.

Great straightness seems twisted.

Great Intelligence seems stupid.

Great eloquence seems awkward.

Great truth seems false.

Great discussion seems silent.

Activity conquers cold;

inactivity conquers heat.

Stillness and tranquility set things in order in the universe."

- Tao De Ching, 45th Verse, Lao Tzu

Materials used:

oil and cold wax on cradled wood panel

Tags:
#taoist #textured painting #portrait painting #neutral colours #cold wax #chinese painting #painting on wood #painting on wood panel #neutral coloured painting #cold wax and oil #chinese girl #tao 
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I am a Chinese Australian artist, currently based in Sydney Australia. Inspirations come from everywhere, especially in nature and the dream space. I want to create beauty, and I express... Read more

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