A Complete Guide to Chinese Brush Painting - Caroline Shelf

This book introduces the venerable art of painting with ink on rice paper using traditional techniques developed over a thousand years ago. It is ideal for a beginner hoping to practice a large variety of techniques and subjects. With this practical guide, you will learn to paint: - Towering landscapes - The elegant Four Gentlemen - Plants like bamboo, orchids, plum blossoms, and chrysanthemums - Five animals from the Chinese Zodiac - The basic strokes used in calligraphy - And more! Known as a"soft martial art,"brush painting is as meditative as it is artistic. As you move through the lessons and exercises, you'll gain insight into and appreciation for the symbolism, historical context, techniques, and mindfulness associated with this ancient art form.

Further Details

Author: Caroline Shelf; Susan Shelf | Subtitle: Ink, paper, inspiration; expert step-by-step lessons for beginners | Format: Paperback | Pages: 176 | Publisher: Tuttle Publishing | Publication date: 1 March 2022 | Dimensions: 216 x 279 x 14 mm | Illustrations: 40 Colour illustrations; 410 Black & white illustrations | ISBN: 9780804854528

Product Features

• You will learn to distinguish the qualities of different types of brushes
• ink stones
• ink sticks
• and paper so you know what to buy | Detailed step-by-step instructions to drawing both freehand/hardcopy and digital/computer-generated art | Ideal for beginner and intermediate adult manga artists who want to expand their skill set

Rackhams Reference : NBYM91S49D