This will complete my effort to put this series up in as disorderly way as possible. Maybe next week I will behave like a normal
Category: Buddhism
![Monk holding the jewel of enlightment unfazed though he is swarmed by a red storm dragon zen](https://stepbastard.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/imperturbable.jpg)
This painting is 18×24 and done in Gouache on 140 lb watercolor paper. Imperturbable represents having peace no matter the turmoil surrounding you. In the
![](https://stepbastard.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/interdependence-3-the-big-picture.jpg)
Way back in 2009 when I was trying to work in oil, I spent some time exploring the concept of interdependence, cycles, and the four
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This painting is the 8th in a series I did of Ukiyo E inspired paintings. It is painted in gouache and is 18×24 on 140
![](https://stepbastard.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/yinyang-set-of-rikyus-morning-glory-and-hideyoshis-gratitude-scaled.jpg)
Rikyu’s Morning Glory and Hideyoshi’s Gratitude When Hideyoshi was rising to power he wanted to sit for tea at the famous tea house of Sen
![](https://stepbastard.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/catching-a-catfish-with-a-gourd.jpg)
I am particularly proud of this gouache painting, but it doesn’t live up to its inspiration. This brings no shame as it is inspired by
![](https://stepbastard.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/to-touch-the-earth.under-the-bodhi-tree.png)
Under the Bodhi Tree, aka To touch the Earth This 18×24 Gouache painting is a personal favorite and is a great way to shift gears