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Description Ok, so here's the finished version of the WIP I posted yesterday.

I used Watercolor and some inkpen touch. A2 sized paper

The scene is from a corner of Quan Thanh Temple in Hanoi. The place is to worship one of the traditional Saints from the ancient time - St. Tran Vu (Trấn Vũ.

Despite the architecture of the place, it has nothing to do with Buddhism but Taoism (wiki it) - which is the traditional religion of our country.

There's a super huge black brass statue inside this temple which portray St. Tran Vu. It was made in the year of 1667, 3.39 meters high and about 4 tons weigh.

This is one of the most famous scenic beauty of Hanoi, Vietnam that a tourist shouldn't skip.
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Comments: 21

staatsf [2009-05-17 13:05:24 +0000 UTC]

very nice splendidriver!
the tao that can be spoken
Staats

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splendidriver In reply to staatsf [2009-05-20 07:20:13 +0000 UTC]

what's "the tao" ?

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staatsf In reply to splendidriver [2009-05-20 11:49:30 +0000 UTC]

Hi Splendidriver

tao is "the way"


"there are ways
but "THE" way is uncharted
there are names but not nature in words
nameless indeed is the source of creation
but things have a mother and she has a name
the secret waits for insight unclouded by longing
those who are bound by desire see only the out ward container..."

from the "tao te ching" by lao tze

you never read this?
81 poems at the heart of Taoism
your in for a treat
Staats

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splendidriver In reply to staatsf [2009-05-21 10:30:16 +0000 UTC]

ah yes, it's how it's spelled in Chinese, I understand the word, it's "dao" in Vietnamese, thank you for explaining and the recommendation of the book , I'll check it out asap

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staatsf In reply to splendidriver [2009-05-21 11:54:04 +0000 UTC]

enjoy splendidriver
the dao is very deep
staats

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staatsf [2009-05-08 01:27:23 +0000 UTC]

very cool splendidriver
let it flow!
staats

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splendidriver In reply to staatsf [2009-05-08 11:53:27 +0000 UTC]

thanks so much ^^

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loupo [2009-04-16 22:10:49 +0000 UTC]

I love the freedom of the ink behind your strong lines. Beautiful.

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splendidriver In reply to loupo [2009-04-17 16:49:18 +0000 UTC]

thanks ma'am, your comments always inspire me so much ^^

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xNatje [2009-04-01 09:21:51 +0000 UTC]

The colors are amazing, verry vibrant and alive!
Fabulous work!

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splendidriver In reply to xNatje [2009-04-01 17:02:15 +0000 UTC]

thank you so much ^^

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Insane-eyeball [2009-03-16 02:48:22 +0000 UTC]

ủng hộ nì .

Tui thích cái kiểu đi kim như thế nhưng ko làm được ^^.

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splendidriver In reply to Insane-eyeball [2009-03-16 17:20:07 +0000 UTC]

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Masasasaki [2009-03-14 04:35:16 +0000 UTC]

Wow, this is awesome! Great work! I love it!

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splendidriver In reply to Masasasaki [2009-03-14 09:16:54 +0000 UTC]

thanks a lot, man ^^

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Masasasaki In reply to splendidriver [2009-03-14 13:33:37 +0000 UTC]

You are welcome!

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KTHunter [2009-03-14 00:07:20 +0000 UTC]

Very pretty! I had no idea that Taoism was the traditional religion in Vietnam. I learn something new every day!

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splendidriver In reply to KTHunter [2009-03-14 09:17:12 +0000 UTC]

we all learn new thing everyday ^^

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mathematix [2009-03-13 20:36:29 +0000 UTC]

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splendidriver In reply to mathematix [2009-03-14 09:17:24 +0000 UTC]

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mathematix In reply to splendidriver [2009-03-14 09:25:22 +0000 UTC]

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