Bubbles And A Butterfly
I was into bubbles a few years ago, still like to draw and paint bubbles. I like iPad games popping bubbles too! This was done in watercolor if I remember correctly. I did a whole series of bubble paintings and sold or gave all of them away.
Phena Sutta: Foam, translated from the Pali by Thanissaro Bhikkhu
Form is like a glob of foam;
feeling, a bubble;
perception, a mirage;
fabrications, a banana tree;
consciousness, a magic trick —
this has been taught
by the Kinsman of the Sun.
However you observe them,
appropriately examine them,
they're empty, void
to whoever sees them
appropriately.
Beginning with the body
as taught by the One
with profound discernment:
when abandoned by three things
— life, warmth, & consciousness —
form is rejected, cast aside.
When bereft of these
it lies thrown away,
senseless, a meal for others.
That's the way it goes:
it's a magic trick,
an idiot's babbling.
It's said to be a murderer.
No substance here
is found.
Thus a monk, persistence aroused,
should view the aggregates
by day & by night,
mindful,
alert;
should discard all fetters;
should make himself
his own refuge;
should live as if
his head were on fire —
in hopes of the state
with no falling away.
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This is an interesting approach! I like it!
This type of painting reminds me of meditation...plus there is something about this that messages my ocd for details. hahaha
I think I might be in the beginning stages of OCD sometimes :))
Wonderful effect, though I do have a desire to pop some- a bit like when you see unpopped bubble wrap!
You like popping bubble wrap too? My grandkids and I fight over the stuff, it's a madhouse around here when we unwrap presents!!