Download or read book The Practical Art of Chinese Brush Painting written by Pauline Cherrett and published by Sterling Publishing Company Incorporated. This book was released on 2003 with total page 176 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Pauline Cherett, critically acclaimed for her first book on Chinese brush painting, offers a followup for artists who want to learn more. Using dozens of projects and exquisite full-color illustrations, Cherett explains the “six canons” of Chinese painting; the basic materials (the “four treasures”); various strokes; composition, including the meticulous and the freesty≤ and other interesting effects. Try painting flowers; birds, such as red crowned cranes; fruits and vegetables, animals, figures, landscapes, and more.
Download or read book The Fine Art of Chinese Brush Painting written by Walter Chen and published by Sterling Publishing Company. This book was released on 2007 with total page 156 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This extraordinary on-the-page class in brush painting explores both the technical and spiritual aspects of China’s ancient art, helping students to paint with confidence, skill, and understanding. Lavishly packed with breathtaking illustrations and detailed instructional photos, it discusses materials, styles, and themes, as well as special topics such as the influence of calligraphy on painting, the importance of arranging the workspace properly, and the use of a seal to "sign” the finished work. Each chapter is like a perfectly formed monograph rich in information on inks, papers, art utensils, holding the brush correctly, making exquisite-looking strokes and pictograms, applying color, and mastering the techniques for representing vegetation, animals, the human figure, portraits, and evocative landscapes. Well-constructed practice exercises complete this enlightening course.
Download or read book The Art of Chinese Brush Painting written by Maggie Cross and published by Crowood Press (UK). This book was released on 2011 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Chinese brush painting is an ancient art, steeped in history, symbolism and ritual, and closely linked to Chinese calligraphy. This beautifully illustrated book takes you on a journey through the history, techniques and materials that will enable you to produce stunning paintings of flowers, birds, animals and landscapes.
Download or read book Chinese Brush Painting written by Pauline Cherrett and published by Sterling Publishing Company, Inc.. This book was released on 2002 with total page 134 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: “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.
Download or read book Chinese Brush Painting written by Mei Ruo and published by Tuttle Publishing. This book was released on 2020-01-14 with total page 439 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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.
Download or read book Special Subjects Beginning Chinese Brush written by Monika Cilmi and published by Walter Foster. This book was released on 2017-03 with total page 43 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From choosing brushes to painting techniques, composition, and development, Special Subjects: Beginning Chinese Brush is bursting with valuable skills and lessons to help beginning artists master Chinese brush painting.
Download or read book The Simple Art of Chinese Brush Painting written by Qu Lei Lei and published by Sterling Publishing Company, Inc.. This book was released on 2008-05-06 with total page 132 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Paint beautiful works of art using the special brush-and-ink techniques cultivated for centuries by Chinese artists--techniques that allowed them to represent the structure and spirit of any subject. Every image here provides inspiration, while background information enlightens you on how the style developed, and practical guidance helps beginners select brushes, paper, ink, and other supplies. Master the skills of both the Literati (freehand) and Meticulous (more formal) styles, and see how to create each of the classic and meaningful Four Gentlemen--the blossom, orchid, bamboo, and chrysanthemum--as well as a range of elegant birds. More than 15 exquisite projects include a flower-and-bird parchment fan, bamboo greeting cards, and lantern with a nightingale in peach blossom.
Download or read book Chinese Brush Painting written by Ning Yeh and published by . This book was released on 2022-08 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A second addition, also known as Ning Yeh's "Gold Edition" updates his original guide of step-by-step instructions for Chinese Brush Painting.
Download or read book A Complete Guide to Chinese Brush Painting written by Caroline Self and published by Tuttle Publishing. This book was released on 2022-03-01 with total page 180 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Paint the classic subjects that inspired ancient Chinese masters. 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.
Download or read book The Chinese Brush Painting Handbook written by Foster, Viv and published by B.E.S. Publishing. This book was released on 2006 with total page 224 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Demonstrates the techniques used in the art of Chinese brush painting and discusses tools, color-mixing, special effects, trouble-shooting, Chinese graphic style, and color composition.
Download or read book Art of Chinese Brush Painting written by Caroline Self and published by Tuttle Publishing. This book was released on 2012-03-13 with total page 176 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Art of Chinese Brush Painting is an excellent way for newcomers to experience this ancient Chinese art form. The book introduces traditional Chinese ink painting techniques developed over a thousand years ago. In 35 simple and intermediate lessons, readers will learn to paint towering landscapes; the elegant Four Generals: bamboo, orchid, plum blossom and chrysanthemum; rugged, steadfast pine; animals from the Chinese Zodiac; and basic strokes used in Chinese calligraphy. To better understand "the soft martial art," the book includes an introduction to the Chinese ink painting tradition and detailed discussion of brushes, paper and other tools and accessories. The lessons are instructive for artists at any level of expertise but are directed to the dedicated beginner.
Download or read book Chinese Painting Techniques written by Alison Stilwell Cameron and published by Courier Corporation. This book was released on 2012-06-19 with total page 232 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Over thousands of years, the art of Chinese paintings has been refined into an exquisitely developed system of visual representation. But until the publication of this volume, there was no single source that bridged the gap between the philosophical and imitative methods of instruction. Alison Stilwell Cameron, daughter of famed World War II General Joseph Stilwell, spent her early childhood and teenage years in China where she studied under two renowned Chinese artists — Yu Fei-am and Prince P'u Ju of the imperial family. Having achieved wide recognition for her mastery of Chinese painting, she distilled her knowledge in this book, providing step-by-step instruction for those with no art training at all. Starting with an explanation of the physical tools of the art, she describes the basic strokes and the creation of Chinese characters before moving on to demonstrate the use of these strokes to represent trees, flowers, rocks, boats, insects, birds, and other subjects. These elements are then combined to produce finished Chinese paintings, "the kind of pleasing and satisfying pictures that thousands of amateurs have been producing in China for centuries." Enhanced with hundreds of illustrations, including 36 in full color, this handsome volume also contains a chapter on the mounting process, a valuable bibliography, and an index. It is an invaluable guide to an art, which — once mastered — will not only delight viewing audiences but will bring satisfaction throughout the artist's lifetime.
Download or read book A Beginner s Guide to Chinese Brush Painting written by Caroline Self and published by Tuttle Publishing. This book was released on 2021-10-12 with total page 76 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A Beginner's Guide to Chinese Brush Painting teaches this ancient art form in an easy-to-understand way--no prior experience necessary! As one of the oldest continuous artistic traditions in the world, Chinese brush painting has been used for thousands of years to create images that harness the imagination, and capture the inner spirit of a subject--be it an animal, landscape or tree. All you need for this simple, but beautiful, art form is black watercolor paint, white paper, a brush and some creativity! An introduction tells you about the history of brush painting, and also gives tips for holding your brush, achieving different shades and collecting your materials. After that, the book takes you step-by-step through more than 35 hands-on activities--including basic strokes, putting them together to create an object or scene, the importance of leaving open space and even writing some Chinese calligraphy. With the help of this book, artists of all ages can learn to paint: Bamboo stalks, branches and leaf clusters A knotted pine tree and its delicate needles A snail with a spiral shell and little body peeking out from underneath A waterfall gliding down the side of a mountain And much more! You'll find that this activity will help you learn to center your mind and thoughts, and your masterpieces will be inspiring decorations or great gifts for friends and family. Get started learning this "soft martial art!"
Download or read book Oriental Painting Course written by Jianan Wang and published by Watson-Guptill Publications. This book was released on 2001 with total page 224 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Edited by two of mainland China's most distinguished artists, this volume shows readers, step by step, how to duplicate the distinct brush styles of China, Vietnam, Thailand, Korea, and Japan. 300 color illustrations.
Download or read book Chinese Brush Painting Four Seasons written by Fei Le Niao and published by Shanghai Press. This book was released on 2023-04-20 with total page 455 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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!
Download or read book Chinese Brush Painting written by Joseph Chan and published by . This book was released on 1991 with total page 160 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book examines the problems and difficulties in the art of Chinese brush painting. Trains the beginner to develop a reasoning mentality in approaching the art. Complete with explanations and step-by-step illustrations of common brush strokes. Brush painting, as a form of art, goes back to remote antiquity in China. The quintessence of Chinese artistic sensitivity is reflected in the towering landscapes, exquisite flowers and dainty insects so well-known throughout the world today. A single stroke creates a subtle spectrum of colour tones as the ink merges naturally on the paper. This spontaneous inkplay is the main characteristic of Chinese brush painting. Such work of art can be achieved by the student of brush painting with a basic kit of brush, black ink and handmade paper, and a minimum of brushstrokes. This is an invaluable step-by-step manual for the acquisition of essential skills in the art of brush painting.
Download or read book Chinese Brush Painting written by Jane Evans and published by Courier Corporation. This book was released on 2012-08-02 with total page 144 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "How-to" manual provides all levels of students with detailed methods for painting such simple subjects as bamboo and plum blossoms as well as more ambitious motifs. 150 illustrations, including 82 in full color.
