The simple steps for painting peony as a whole are as follows:
Prepare tools: drawing paper, brushes, Chinese painting pigments, palette, water, etc.
1. Composition
First use light ink to outline the shape of the peony flower head, leaves and branches. Pay attention to the lines being smooth and varied.
2. Coloring
Use a white powder cover to dye the flower head, and the center of the flower with garcinia and ocher. The petal tips are stained with eosin. The color of the leaves is painted with Huaqing ink, and the veins of the leaves on the front are outlined with Huaqing ink.
3. Refinement
Further refine the shapes of petals and leaves to increase the sense of hierarchy. The shadows between the petals are lightly tinted with crimson or ocher.
4. Background
According to personal preference, you can choose light ink or light color to render the background to create a warm or fresh atmosphere.
5. Adjustment
Observe the overall picture and adjust the color and shape appropriately to make the picture more harmonious.
6. Completion
After the picture is completed, you can inscribe, sign, and stamp it to increase the artistry of the picture.
The meaning and function of peony
1. The meaning of peony
Paeonia lactiflora Pall. is a perennial herbaceous plant of the genus Paeoniaceae and the family Paeoniaceae. The roots are thick and the branches are dark brown. Stem height 40-70 cm, hairless. The lower cauline leaves are bi-triple compound leaves, and the upper cauline leaves are tri-compound leaves; the leaflets are narrowly ovate, elliptical or lanceolate.
The flowering period is from May to June; the fruiting period is in August. Distributed in China, North Korea, Japan, Mongolia and Russia (Siberia); in China, it is distributed in Jiangsu, Northeast, North China, Shaanxi and southern Gansu. It is also cultivated in Sichuan, Guizhou, Anhui, Shandong, Zhejiang and other provinces and city parks.
Peony is one of the economic plants that can be used both medicinally and ornamentally. The root is used medicinally, and is called "white peony root". It can relieve pain, relieve spasm, remove blood stasis, and stimulate menstruation. The seeds contain about 25% oil and are used for making soaps and coatings.
2. The functions of peony
1. Ornamental value
Peony has rich colors and beautiful flower shapes. It has high ornamental value and is known as the "flower". The king of them all.”
2. Greening value
Peony has strong adaptability and ornamental properties, and can be used for urban greening, garden landscape layout, courtyard greening, etc.
3. Environmental improvement
Peony has strong anti-pollution ability and can absorb harmful substances in the air and improve air quality.
4. Beautiful meaning
In ancient literary works, peony symbolizes love, friendship and good wishes. Ancient people often gave peony to relatives and friends to express their blessings and thoughts.