Botanical Painting
Our Philosophy
"The Compass is Always Within You."
The compass is within you.
Botany Painting is an act of
reflecting oneself onto a fragment of life—a plant.
There is no "correct answer" dictated by anyone,
nor is there a "model" to follow.
Don't look for answers outside of yourself.
Non-Conformity
Instructors and Existing Values
We are unconsciously accustomed to
relying on "correct answers" from outside sources.
In Botany Painting,
the standard of value exists only within you, the painter.
Do not trace the paths walked by others;
trust your own intuition.
Engaging with plants as equals
Resonance
Botany Painting is a style where
nature (plants) and the self (humans) face each other as equals.
On the leaves of lotus and Bodhi trees,
unique shapes created by nature,
you layer the colors of your own life.
Through this process of resonance,
a dialogue with the self, beyond words, quietly begins.
Reflect your own truth
Self-Reliance
The "form" of the fundamentals is not a chain that binds your sensibilities, but a foundation for freedom.
After learning, research for yourself,
and discover for yourself.
The moment you move your brush, the hesitation when you choose a color.
All of that is the truth of who you are.
Only through that exploration,
will unwavering self-confidence grow.
The work that appears before you when you put down your brush
is a reflection of your true self at this very moment.
If you can love that "work,"
you can truly say you trust yourself.
"The compass is within you."
When the meaning of this truly sinks in,
the real journey of Botany Painting begins.
"Stop seeking answers from without; reflect your own truth upon the fragments of nature—
the compass is always within you."
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