Summer, 1998

Print Size 20" x 30"

Created in a similar style to my Truth in Nature series, I continue to be inspired by the beauty that comes from the simple things found in the natural world.

This painting was created to honor the spirit found in nature. Using simple lines and organic texture to convey that essence was my goal.

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The raw elements below represent the source material that helped to inspire the overall concept of the painting.

Red wall surrounding Sholin Temple, Henan Province.

Throughout China I would see red walls from time to time. Typically they were brick with stucco overlay and painted in the traditional red color. The uneven surface and fading color creates an organic texture that I find attractive. I was excited to photograph this wall because I could see so much potential for using it as a background texture.

Chinese character, meaning "Spirit" found in Beijing.

The quick brush strokes written with a confident hand create a well balanced and proportioned character form. I've incorporated this character into the piece in a very soft, almost ghost like way to convey the essence of it's meaning.

Ferns and flowers collected on Mt. Huangshan.

While walking through the misty morning air on Mt. Huangshan, the unnoticed details came into view, as the towering mountain range lay silently behind the fog. As I walked along, I picked these ferns and flowers and pressed them in my sketch book. The elegant shape of the fern represents the strength and flexibility in nature. The flowers take the place of a poem in a traditional Chinese painting.

Name seal, digitally created, representing my name, Lyn.

The use of the name seal or chop is an ever present element in Chinese painting and calligraphy. The chop represents the signature of the artist. I've chosen this character, pronounced "rin" as my name seal because it means "small grove of trees" and represents my love of nature.

Seal, digitally created, representing "morning dew".

In addition to the name seal, traditional Chinese paintings often include another seal with a poetic meaning. This chop represents the cleansing that happens when the earth is washed clean with the morning dew.

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