Christmas Cactus
108 Flowers - Book 1
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18m
Once upon a time, there was a Monkey King who created havoc and angered Buddha. The monkey escaped to the far corner of the universe. When he looked up, he saw the giant eyes of the Buddha beyond the mountains. He realized that he had merely been running in the palm of the Buddha. "Buddha's Palm" is the Chinese name for cactus. Its reach is infinite.
No matter what time of year this Christmas Cactus lesson reaches you, consider it a Christmas present from Ning, with his wish that painting this flower may bring bright lights and shining moments to your coming year!
Video includes color preparation, which brushes to use, brush loading and step-by-step brush stroke instruction.
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