""The lotus flower has long been cherished by viewers-some for its vibrant vitality, others for its symbolism of noble character and integrity. The author meticulously breaks down the techniques for depicting the bloom, distinguishes the forms of the lotus pod at different stages of maturity, and demonstrates multi-angled approaches to painting lotus leaves, offering a detailed analysis of every part of the lotus. Drawing on extensive painting experience, the book then guides readers step by step through the complete process of creating a freehand brushwork lotus piece-progressing from basic steps to adding complementary elements. Moving from individual components to the whole composition, the instruction deepens gradually to facilitate learning. The latter part of the book showcases the author's own works in diverse styles as well as classic ancient paintings, providing examples for appreciation and practice to students of the art. An epilogue also includes compositional layouts, inscriptions, and colophons for further study and reference.