Liu Haisu's painting Peony Yuanyang is explained by at least one idiom.

In the picture, the branches of peony are coiled, and flowers are drawn by filling and smudging, which is refreshing and noble;

Draw the leaves without bones, and tick the veins with ink lines, which are clearly visible.

The whole peony is beautiful against the hard rock below.

Under the rock, the water is near the pool, the water waves are gentle, and the water lines are soft with a pen;

The two mandarin ducks in the pool are brightly colored, which is similar to meticulous painting to make them lifelike.

In contrast, the posture of the play is very clever, as if whispering, making the picture interesting.

A reed in the lower right corner of the picture extends obliquely upward, adding a pleasing feeling.