Author: Fei Le Niao
Publisher: Shanghai Press
ISBN: 1938368991
Category : Art
Languages : en
Pages : 455
Book Description
In traditional Chinese painting, a dipped brush is used to apply water, ink, and color to silk or paper. The form has a long history and is still widely enjoyed by painting enthusiasts. Chinese painting is not limited to precise similarity in the appearance of objects, but rather emphasizes expressing the author's subjective taste. This allows even total beginners to quickly get started in the art through self-study.This book combines Chinese painting techniques with twenty-four solar terms of traditional Chinese culture. According to the sequence of the four seasons—spring, summer, autumn, and winter—natural scenes are refined into a series of charming ink paintings. Following the tutorials in this book, you can complete beautiful ink and wash paintings in just a few strokes. You will also learn about the culture surrounding solar terms that has been passed down for thousands of years and taste the beauty of the changing seasons. In this book:•Starting with the most basic knowledge, you will gain an understanding of the classification and characteristics of the brush, ink, paper, inkstone, and pigment, laying a solid foundation for painting.•You can gradually move from superficial to deeper techniques as they are integrated into the tutorials, including a total of more than 30 painting techniques that can be easily learned through practice.•Follow meticulous graphic steps and intimate key tips to complete 24 fine ink paintings with rich themes centered around flowers, birds, vegetables and fruits, fish and insects, and landscapes.•Gain insight into China's twenty-four solar terms culture and the wisdom of life it contains, broaden your creative vision, and expand the horizons of your aesthetic taste.•Gain inspiration to integrate these paintings into life and turn them into practical items which can be used to decorate your home or as gifts to relatives and friends.•The easily copied images, along with the spine binding design, make it easy to spread the book evenly as you practice the techniques in it.Follow this book to experience the beauty of freehand brushwork in traditional Chinese painting!
Chinese Brush Painting Four Seasons
Author: Fei Le Niao
Publisher: Shanghai Press
ISBN: 1938368991
Category : Art
Languages : en
Pages : 455
Book Description
In traditional Chinese painting, a dipped brush is used to apply water, ink, and color to silk or paper. The form has a long history and is still widely enjoyed by painting enthusiasts. Chinese painting is not limited to precise similarity in the appearance of objects, but rather emphasizes expressing the author's subjective taste. This allows even total beginners to quickly get started in the art through self-study.This book combines Chinese painting techniques with twenty-four solar terms of traditional Chinese culture. According to the sequence of the four seasons—spring, summer, autumn, and winter—natural scenes are refined into a series of charming ink paintings. Following the tutorials in this book, you can complete beautiful ink and wash paintings in just a few strokes. You will also learn about the culture surrounding solar terms that has been passed down for thousands of years and taste the beauty of the changing seasons. In this book:•Starting with the most basic knowledge, you will gain an understanding of the classification and characteristics of the brush, ink, paper, inkstone, and pigment, laying a solid foundation for painting.•You can gradually move from superficial to deeper techniques as they are integrated into the tutorials, including a total of more than 30 painting techniques that can be easily learned through practice.•Follow meticulous graphic steps and intimate key tips to complete 24 fine ink paintings with rich themes centered around flowers, birds, vegetables and fruits, fish and insects, and landscapes.•Gain insight into China's twenty-four solar terms culture and the wisdom of life it contains, broaden your creative vision, and expand the horizons of your aesthetic taste.•Gain inspiration to integrate these paintings into life and turn them into practical items which can be used to decorate your home or as gifts to relatives and friends.•The easily copied images, along with the spine binding design, make it easy to spread the book evenly as you practice the techniques in it.Follow this book to experience the beauty of freehand brushwork in traditional Chinese painting!
Publisher: Shanghai Press
ISBN: 1938368991
Category : Art
Languages : en
Pages : 455
Book Description
In traditional Chinese painting, a dipped brush is used to apply water, ink, and color to silk or paper. The form has a long history and is still widely enjoyed by painting enthusiasts. Chinese painting is not limited to precise similarity in the appearance of objects, but rather emphasizes expressing the author's subjective taste. This allows even total beginners to quickly get started in the art through self-study.This book combines Chinese painting techniques with twenty-four solar terms of traditional Chinese culture. According to the sequence of the four seasons—spring, summer, autumn, and winter—natural scenes are refined into a series of charming ink paintings. Following the tutorials in this book, you can complete beautiful ink and wash paintings in just a few strokes. You will also learn about the culture surrounding solar terms that has been passed down for thousands of years and taste the beauty of the changing seasons. In this book:•Starting with the most basic knowledge, you will gain an understanding of the classification and characteristics of the brush, ink, paper, inkstone, and pigment, laying a solid foundation for painting.•You can gradually move from superficial to deeper techniques as they are integrated into the tutorials, including a total of more than 30 painting techniques that can be easily learned through practice.•Follow meticulous graphic steps and intimate key tips to complete 24 fine ink paintings with rich themes centered around flowers, birds, vegetables and fruits, fish and insects, and landscapes.•Gain insight into China's twenty-four solar terms culture and the wisdom of life it contains, broaden your creative vision, and expand the horizons of your aesthetic taste.•Gain inspiration to integrate these paintings into life and turn them into practical items which can be used to decorate your home or as gifts to relatives and friends.•The easily copied images, along with the spine binding design, make it easy to spread the book evenly as you practice the techniques in it.Follow this book to experience the beauty of freehand brushwork in traditional Chinese painting!
Chinese Brush Painting
Author: Ming Ren
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780984291502
Category : Art
Languages : en
Pages : 175
Book Description
This richly illustrated book is for artists and people with no prior painting experience who want to learn the art classical Chinese brush painting using traditional materials. It follows the free form or "boneless" painting style of brush painting rather than the meticulous style. Each chapter begins with clear, step-by-step instructions to master the elements. Special sections--Practice Tips, Artistic Touch, Setup Guides, and Color Guides--provide essential information at a glance. Over 250 color illustrations show closeup details, errors to avoid, and full paintings. Photographs show brush handling techniques and examples of each flower subject as it grows in nature. Chinese symbolism and philosophy are integrated into the text. The Troubleshooting Guide at the end addresses problems encountered by painters new to this medium.
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780984291502
Category : Art
Languages : en
Pages : 175
Book Description
This richly illustrated book is for artists and people with no prior painting experience who want to learn the art classical Chinese brush painting using traditional materials. It follows the free form or "boneless" painting style of brush painting rather than the meticulous style. Each chapter begins with clear, step-by-step instructions to master the elements. Special sections--Practice Tips, Artistic Touch, Setup Guides, and Color Guides--provide essential information at a glance. Over 250 color illustrations show closeup details, errors to avoid, and full paintings. Photographs show brush handling techniques and examples of each flower subject as it grows in nature. Chinese symbolism and philosophy are integrated into the text. The Troubleshooting Guide at the end addresses problems encountered by painters new to this medium.
Chinese Brush Painting
Author: Mei Ruo
Publisher: Tuttle Publishing
ISBN: 1602200459
Category : Art
Languages : en
Pages : 448
Book Description
Try your hands at these historically and culturally important methods, and create some beautiful paintings of your own. Chinese painting is an ancient art that has evolved and become refined over many centuries. Artists brush ink and color pigments onto silk or paper using a variety of techniques, with two main approaches: gongbi a traditional and realistic style based on line drawing, and xieyi style, a freehand method that uses fewer strokes to suggest objects in a less literal way. Painting themes generally fall into three categories: figure, landscaping, and bird-and-flower. Chinese brush painting is mainly presented in lines, shades and white space to express the feelings about nature, social phenomena, and the very essence of the universe. The framework for this expression is often traditional: certain subjects carry cultural connotations that are well-known and imbue the painting with a layer of meaning beyond face value of objects shown. The traditional subjects such as mandarin ducks, butterflies, and the 'Four Gentlemen' (plum blossoms, orchids, bamboos, and chrysanthemum) are examples that contain this rich cultural meaning. Readers will learn first about the tools and materials, then painting techniques. Early pages explore the very basic painting methods and subjects—perfect for beginning painters—but continue to build skills for painting plants and animals of increasing complexity. Chinese Brush Painting illustrates several Chinese brush painting techniques with the use of different tools, brushwork and color mixing. With the step-by-step projects, you can first follow the introductory lessons to learn the necessary skills of brushwork, usage of paper, and characteristics of water, ink and colors; then follow the advanced lessons to learn the compositions and more complicated color applications.
Publisher: Tuttle Publishing
ISBN: 1602200459
Category : Art
Languages : en
Pages : 448
Book Description
Try your hands at these historically and culturally important methods, and create some beautiful paintings of your own. Chinese painting is an ancient art that has evolved and become refined over many centuries. Artists brush ink and color pigments onto silk or paper using a variety of techniques, with two main approaches: gongbi a traditional and realistic style based on line drawing, and xieyi style, a freehand method that uses fewer strokes to suggest objects in a less literal way. Painting themes generally fall into three categories: figure, landscaping, and bird-and-flower. Chinese brush painting is mainly presented in lines, shades and white space to express the feelings about nature, social phenomena, and the very essence of the universe. The framework for this expression is often traditional: certain subjects carry cultural connotations that are well-known and imbue the painting with a layer of meaning beyond face value of objects shown. The traditional subjects such as mandarin ducks, butterflies, and the 'Four Gentlemen' (plum blossoms, orchids, bamboos, and chrysanthemum) are examples that contain this rich cultural meaning. Readers will learn first about the tools and materials, then painting techniques. Early pages explore the very basic painting methods and subjects—perfect for beginning painters—but continue to build skills for painting plants and animals of increasing complexity. Chinese Brush Painting illustrates several Chinese brush painting techniques with the use of different tools, brushwork and color mixing. With the step-by-step projects, you can first follow the introductory lessons to learn the necessary skills of brushwork, usage of paper, and characteristics of water, ink and colors; then follow the advanced lessons to learn the compositions and more complicated color applications.
Chinese Brush Painting
Author: Ning Yeh
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780961830588
Category :
Languages : en
Pages :
Book Description
A second addition, also known as Ning Yeh's "Gold Edition" updates his original guide of step-by-step instructions for Chinese Brush Painting.
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780961830588
Category :
Languages : en
Pages :
Book Description
A second addition, also known as Ning Yeh's "Gold Edition" updates his original guide of step-by-step instructions for Chinese Brush Painting.
The Ch'i of the Brush
Author: Nan Rae
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780615273365
Category : Art
Languages : en
Pages : 148
Book Description
Begin your voyage into this ancient style of watercolor painting with this georgeous introduction. Learn everything you need to know, from the essential materials and techniques to mounting a completed painting. A selection of classic motifs, freom enchanting flowers to captivating creatures, is accompanied by informative and inspirational textt that guides you through the creative process. With this unique and accesible approach, anyone can experience The Ch'i of the Brush.
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780615273365
Category : Art
Languages : en
Pages : 148
Book Description
Begin your voyage into this ancient style of watercolor painting with this georgeous introduction. Learn everything you need to know, from the essential materials and techniques to mounting a completed painting. A selection of classic motifs, freom enchanting flowers to captivating creatures, is accompanied by informative and inspirational textt that guides you through the creative process. With this unique and accesible approach, anyone can experience The Ch'i of the Brush.
Japanese Ink Painting
Author: Naomi Okamoto
Publisher: Sterling Publishing Company, Inc.
ISBN: 9780806908335
Category : Art
Languages : en
Pages : 102
Book Description
A guide to Japanese ink painting provides information on techniques and materials needed, along with step-by-step exercises.
Publisher: Sterling Publishing Company, Inc.
ISBN: 9780806908335
Category : Art
Languages : en
Pages : 102
Book Description
A guide to Japanese ink painting provides information on techniques and materials needed, along with step-by-step exercises.
Chinese Watercolor Techniques - Painting Animals
Author: Lian Quan Zhen
Publisher: North Light Books
ISBN: 9781581805109
Category : Art
Languages : en
Pages : 128
Book Description
Capture the essence of animals like never before! Using Chinese and watercolor techniques and materials, you can create animals with elegance and grace. Let award-winning artist Lian Quan Zhan show you how with his clear and basic step-by-step instructions. Artists at all levels will benefit from Lian's deep understanding of both art forms. He guides you through the process by beginning with the basic properties of Chinese materials such as rice paper and ink, and leading to more advanced techniques such as loading a brush with multiple colors. He also teaches watercolor pouring techniques so you can create vibrant animals and beautiful backgrounds. So much of Chinese painting stems from observation and interpretation of nature. Apply these principles by painting cats, birds, tigers, and many other animals in seventeen step-by-step demonstrations. Find your inspiration within the animals of this book, and breathe the spirit of the East and West into your own art.
Publisher: North Light Books
ISBN: 9781581805109
Category : Art
Languages : en
Pages : 128
Book Description
Capture the essence of animals like never before! Using Chinese and watercolor techniques and materials, you can create animals with elegance and grace. Let award-winning artist Lian Quan Zhan show you how with his clear and basic step-by-step instructions. Artists at all levels will benefit from Lian's deep understanding of both art forms. He guides you through the process by beginning with the basic properties of Chinese materials such as rice paper and ink, and leading to more advanced techniques such as loading a brush with multiple colors. He also teaches watercolor pouring techniques so you can create vibrant animals and beautiful backgrounds. So much of Chinese painting stems from observation and interpretation of nature. Apply these principles by painting cats, birds, tigers, and many other animals in seventeen step-by-step demonstrations. Find your inspiration within the animals of this book, and breathe the spirit of the East and West into your own art.
Chinese Painting in Four Seasons
Author: Leslie Tseng-Tseng Yu
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Art
Languages : en
Pages : 224
Book Description
A manual of aesthetics & techniques. - Cover.
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Art
Languages : en
Pages : 224
Book Description
A manual of aesthetics & techniques. - Cover.
Watercolor Flowers Chinese Style
Author: Lu He
Publisher: Shanghai Press
ISBN: 9781602200463
Category : Art
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
On these pages, two distinct painting traditions converge, each bringing its unique charm and perspective to create fascinating new effects. The realistic depiction common to Western watercolors is integrated with the Chinese aesthetic of resemblance of spirit, harmonizing the lifelike images of Western art with the poetic charm of Chinese painting. The paintings presented in Watercolor Flowers: Chinese Style walk us through the year, season by season. Whether delicate or beautiful, bold or gentle, each blossom has been meticulously presented by the brush of renowned Chinese watercolor painter Lu He. In these pages, you will find: The basic tools of watercolor painting, Basic watercolor techniques, Carefully presented tutorials with systematic steps, Ways to blend Chinese ink painting and Western watercolor aesthetics to present a harmonious painting, An exploration of the 24 solar terms in traditional Chinese thought, Insight into traditional Chinese flower culture, Sketches prepared for beginners, The skills gained as you follow this step-by-step guide will give you the confidence to begin your own journey of exploration, allowing you to find new ways of bringing beauty to the canvas. Book jacket.
Publisher: Shanghai Press
ISBN: 9781602200463
Category : Art
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
On these pages, two distinct painting traditions converge, each bringing its unique charm and perspective to create fascinating new effects. The realistic depiction common to Western watercolors is integrated with the Chinese aesthetic of resemblance of spirit, harmonizing the lifelike images of Western art with the poetic charm of Chinese painting. The paintings presented in Watercolor Flowers: Chinese Style walk us through the year, season by season. Whether delicate or beautiful, bold or gentle, each blossom has been meticulously presented by the brush of renowned Chinese watercolor painter Lu He. In these pages, you will find: The basic tools of watercolor painting, Basic watercolor techniques, Carefully presented tutorials with systematic steps, Ways to blend Chinese ink painting and Western watercolor aesthetics to present a harmonious painting, An exploration of the 24 solar terms in traditional Chinese thought, Insight into traditional Chinese flower culture, Sketches prepared for beginners, The skills gained as you follow this step-by-step guide will give you the confidence to begin your own journey of exploration, allowing you to find new ways of bringing beauty to the canvas. Book jacket.
Chinese Brush Painting
Author: Pauline Cherrett
Publisher: Sterling Publishing Company, Inc.
ISBN: 9780806955094
Category : Art
Languages : en
Pages : 134
Book Description
“You’ll want to keep this book close to your painting table....Guides you from the beginning with information on the materials you need and the basic steps involved.”—Decorative Artist’s Workbook. “With the right instructions and a little time you can get very good results, and that’s what this book provides—step-by-step, manageable little steps to the goal.”—The Crafter’s Bookshelf.
Publisher: Sterling Publishing Company, Inc.
ISBN: 9780806955094
Category : Art
Languages : en
Pages : 134
Book Description
“You’ll want to keep this book close to your painting table....Guides you from the beginning with information on the materials you need and the basic steps involved.”—Decorative Artist’s Workbook. “With the right instructions and a little time you can get very good results, and that’s what this book provides—step-by-step, manageable little steps to the goal.”—The Crafter’s Bookshelf.