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How to draw osmanthus trees in Mid-Autumn Festival handwritten newspaper?

The Mid-Autumn Manuscript describes osmanthus trees from the following aspects:

1, draw the outline of osmanthus tree.

Draw the outline of the laurel tree gently on the canvas. This outline should be concise and clear, including the trunk and branches. In order to make it easier to understand, you can outline the center line of the trunk with gentle strokes first, and then gradually add the main branches. The shape of osmanthus trees can be exaggerated and deformed appropriately to achieve the visual effect you want.

2. Paint the branches dark green.

Choose dark green pigment and start to color the branches of osmanthus trees. Use soft strokes to make the colors of branches look layered and integrated. The branches of osmanthus trees are usually dark in color, so when dark green is used, some black or other dark colors can be added to enhance the color saturation.

3. Colour the leaves bright green.

Choose a bright green pigment and start to color the leaves of osmanthus trees. Use soft strokes to make the color of leaves look layered without losing the sense of integrity. In order to make the leaves more colorful, you can choose bright green, such as yellow-green or emerald green. At the same time, you can also add some light yellow or light blue to enhance the layering of colors.

4. Use a black pen or paint to add shadows and details to make the image look more stereoscopic.

Choose black pigment or hard brush to add shadows and details to the outline and branches and leaves of osmanthus trees. These shadows and details can make the picture more stereoscopic, and also enhance the contrast between light and dark. When adding shadows, we should pay attention to the control strength and brush strokes, so as not to destroy the overall sense of the picture. Finally, smudge the color in the picture with a cotton swab or a clean brush to make the whole picture more natural and soft.

Symbolic significance of osmanthus trees;

1. Honor and status: In ancient China, osmanthus was regarded as a symbol of honor and status. This is because osmanthus trees are evergreen all year round, with lush flowers, attractive fragrance and high ornamental value. Therefore, ancient literati often used the beauty and fragrance of osmanthus to compare people with noble morality and outstanding achievements.

2. Auspicious prosperity: Osmanthus fragrans is often regarded as an auspicious thing because the word "Gui" is homophonic with the word "Gui". In many traditional festivals, such as Mid-Autumn Festival and Spring Festival, people often associate osmanthus with full moon and reunion, and use its fragrance and beauty to symbolize family reunion and happiness.

3. Love and marriage: In the traditional culture of China, osmanthus is also regarded as a symbol of love. This is because the flowers of osmanthus fragrans are petite and bright, emitting rich fragrance, giving people a warm and romantic feeling. Therefore, in many love stories, sweet-scented osmanthus is used as a token or witness of love.

4. Wisdom and knowledge: In ancient China, osmanthus was regarded as a symbol of wisdom and knowledge. This is because the flowers of osmanthus fragrans are very small, but each one exudes a unique fragrance, which makes people feel different. Therefore, ancient scholars often use the fragrance of osmanthus to compare the unique charm of wisdom and knowledge.

5. Toughness and perseverance: Cinnamomum cassia trees have extremely high cold resistance and adaptability, and can grow in harsh environments. Therefore, osmanthus trees are regarded as a symbol of tenacity and perseverance, representing people's perseverance in the face of difficulties and overcoming challenges.