This painting shows a serene Buddha, deeply rooted in meditation, holding a gently glowing rose flower in one hand and a delicate lotus flower in the other. The combination of the two flowers symbolises a harmony of earthly love (represented by the rose) and spiritual purity (represented by the lotus). The background, shrouded in hazy shades of blue, adds a dreamy atmosphere that draws the viewer to a place of peace and reflection.
The inspiration for this work comes from my fascination with the peace and balance exuded by the Buddha, as well as my love for flowers and their deeper meanings. I wanted to create an image that represents the duality of life - the earthly and the divine, the temporal and the eternal.
The mood I wanted to capture was one of serenity and deep contemplation. I wanted the viewer to feel lost in the moment, floating between the here and now and the eternal. This work was created at a time when I was searching for inner peace and reflection.
In terms of technique, I used digital painting techniques to emphasise both the delicacy of the flowers and the solidity of the Buddha's image, creating a contrast that balances the whole piece.
Created by Emil Husstege with support from AI.
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