http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m3oUFXq6Msc
There's a tree near my house that produces long bean-like seed pods. Before it makes these pods it has the prettiest white, orchid-like flowers. The flowers are falling right now, so I decided to take one home and see what I could make of it in ink with a paint brush.
I drew it out first in pencil and then went over it in ink with a vey small brush. I used my calligraphy ink again and diluted it with water to create the greys. I thought it would be fun to do it outside, where I could also try one of the other small flowers in my garden (upper right). The ink did dry very quickly, but I was able to wet it again in my palette with a little water.

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