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Chinese brush painting, traditional and contemporary techniques using ink and water soluble media, Cheng Yan

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Label

Chinese brush painting, traditional and contemporary techniques using ink and water soluble media, Cheng Yan

Language

eng

Illustrations

illustrations

Index

index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

Chinese brush painting

Responsibility statement

Cheng Yan

Series statement

Search Press classics

Sub title

traditional and contemporary techniques using ink and water soluble media

Summary

Cheng Yan captures all the freshness and spontaneity of Chinese brush painting in this beautiful, inspiring guide. Using step-by-step photographs and his own evocative pictures, he teaches all the techniques needed to paint animals, birds, fish and insects. Learn how to create atmosphere in landscapes and transform flowers and plants into wonderful works of art. Yan guides the artist through all the traditional techniques, illustrating how to master composition, inks, paints and traditional brushstrokes. Detail is as important as a spontaneous style; leaves, stems bamboo, feathers, scales and blossom are clearly depicted and Yan also explores texture, blending colours to define shapes and outlines

Target audience

adult

Creator