Makeup for the Heart

"Mental Makeup"
This refers to the act of preparing one’s mindset to make a favorable impression on others. It’s said that the practice of adjusting one’s state of mind—not just presenting one’s natural self, but doing so to leave a positive impression—is likened to applying makeup; it feels as though modern people are living their lives in a constant state of “mental makeup.” It would be wonderful to meet someone who can see through that “mental makeup” and become close friends with them.
By the way, the poppies in the painting are “long-stemmed poppies” (Nagamihinageshi), a species currently proliferating in my neighborhood and recommended for eradication.