Unfurling

While I was waiting for the kettle to boil, I started absentmindedly reading the instructions on the packet of tea, which said to pour boiling water and wait 3 minutes for the tea leaves to "unfurl". The word "unfurl" immediately ignited imagery of steam-ladies wafting up in the steam, fern fronds and more. I've included the written word "unfurl" in many of my unfurling paintings. Even the lettering of the word "unfurl" has a beautiful pattern.

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