Birds on a plum blossom

Gong-bi, Chinese painting
A copy of the work of a Chinese artist. Created as part of the training.
Ink, mineral paints, rice paper

Blooming wild plum, meihua symbolizes purity of thoughts, equanimity, calmness, harmony. It begins to bloom when it is still cold, a frequent occurrence of wild plum flowers in the snow. It is not surprising that meihua symbolizes winter and inflexibility.