Zen Orangutan in an Oil Painting Temple

An orange-furred orangutan seated in the lotus position inside a tranquil Zen temple, rendered in oil on canvas. Thick impasto brushwork captures the texture of the fur with warm, luminous tones; the orangutan’s face is calm with closed eyes in meditation. Golden light filters through shoji screens onto tatami mats, casting soft grid patterns. The interior features wooden beams, sliding doors, and a tokonoma alcove with a hanging scroll of subtle calligraphy, a small bonsai, and a stone lantern. Palette blends ochre, burnt sienna, raw umber, sage green, and muted blues in the shadows. Subtle incense smoke and drifting dust motes enhance the timeless, meditative atmosphere. Composition emphasizes balance and stillness, inviting quiet contemplation, with visible brush strokes and glossy glaze typical of oil painting.