lotus ink, lotus crayon with gum tree bark wash and a yellow ink made from Mallee sour sop.
trimmed with 24K gold leaf, work on canvas
trimmed with 24K gold leaf, work on canvas
Lotus ink
After a Buddhist celebration is held at a local temple, we collect massive loads of discarded lotus flowers to dry. The petals are burned and the ash is then stored for twelve months, blended with rain water.
This lotus flower ink is used in my artworks.
