Finally we are able to go painting. It is Friday, April 8th. My sister will be celebrating her birthday when she gets up in Canada 15 hours after we do in China. We head out for the Green Ram or Goat Taoist temple. Tao (or Dao) means "the Way". The Toaists have taken elements from the Buddism, Confucianism, and the Hinduism to create their religious philosophy.
Candles at Green Ram Taoist Temple Chengdu, China
Taoist wisdom is acquired by observing the flow of natural events. Their religion seeks immortality and emphasizes compassion, moderation, and humility. They focus on nature, and a strong relationship to the cosmos. They seek harmony with the natural world and are credited with the practise of Feng Shui, and tai chi, and the adoption of the Buddists animal zodiac.
Animal Zodiac at Green Ram Temple
Kelsey found a monkey for her brother who was born the Year of the Monkey.
I found a monkey too. We did get more serious and found a quiet corner with a bench sheltered from the rain and so we painted.
Kelsey decides to be as ferocious as the dragon she sees.
Kelsey gets quite into the dragon theme so she paints a Chinese dragon.
Here is the scene I would paint. It is a grey rainy day so unfortunately the conditions are not the greatest to capture in paint but we need to get the old brush back in action and so will get to work.
At work.
Almost done.
Finished painting. You can tell it has been a long winter and I definitely need to get back into the grove. But it is good to get out and make a start of it in watercolour. Looking forward to getting out with the acrylic paints.
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