The Mudan (Peony): from prosperity to congeniality

Our monthly painting class was in session yesterday, a complement of six due to a slight expansion as a former member has returned to the fold. Earlier in the morning, Hubby helped me to rearrange the furniture layout in the living room to make space for an additional table so as to provide more comfortable seating.

Under the able guidance of Mrs. Fan, our Arts teacher, we revisited the painting of the Mudan, the flower of wealth and prosperity. Since I have been painting the Mudan for several times now, I was asked to demonstrate painting the petals in a larger form as shown in the second image below. Thanks for the recognition, ladies.

The ladies also each brought a dish or two of delicacies to the lunch that ensued. A congenial learning atmosphere, an uplifting painting expedition, a scrumptuous meal, lively interaction, what more could a coterie of ladies ask for on a Sunday morning?