At first glance, the Buddha's calm, serene gaze is surrounded by a vibrant explosion of colours and flowers in this masterful digital painting. On closer inspection, we see a white flower subtly protruding next to the Buddha's face, perhaps a Hibiscus, symbol of purity and enlightenment. The golden and yellowish hues surrounding the Buddha create a sense of warmth and divine glow.
My inspiration for this work was the intertwining of nature and spirituality. The Buddha's surrender to nature, with flowers that seem to grow out of his being, indicates a harmony between the human and the natural. The dripping paint technique, which blurs the boundaries between the two, was a conscious choice to emphasise this symbiosis.
The mood I wanted to set was one of peaceful coexistence, a sense of balance and harmony. The work was made during a period of personal reflection and growth, and it serves as a reminder of the importance of connecting with nature for inner peace.
Using digital painting techniques, I brought this vision to life, paying particular attention to details such as the individual petals and textures of the Buddha.
Created by Emil Husstege with support from AI.
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