Special Subjects: Beginning Chinese Brush: Discover the art of traditional Chinese brush painting (How to Draw & Paint)

With comprehensive instruction and artist tips and tricks, Special Subjects: Beginning Chinese Brush is the perfect resource for beginning artists. Special Subjects: Beginning Chinese Brush teaches aspiring artists everything they need to know to get started creating Chinese brush paintings. 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 learn how to use this traditional medium. Artist Monika Cilmi guides readers through an exploration of a variety of step-by-step Chinese brush paintings, covering basic concepts and techniques, such as different brushstrokes, as well as how to blend traditional methods with your own personal style. Building on these introductory techniques, artists can practice their craft with projects that cover a variety of subjects, including birds, flowers, and traditional... With comprehensive instruction and artist tips and tricks, Special Subjects: Beginning Chinese Brush is the perfect resource for beginning artists. Explore and experience this traditional medium! Special Subjects: Beginning Chinese Brush teaches aspiring artists everything they need to know to get started creating Chinese brush paintings . From choosing brushes to painting techniques , composition , and development , Special Subjects: Beginning Chinese Brush is bursting with valuable skills and lessons to help you learn how to use this traditional medium . Artist Monika Cilmi guides you through an exploration of a variety of step-by-step Chinese brush paintings , covering basic concepts and techniques, such as different brushstrokes , as well as how to blend traditional methods with your own personal style . Building on these introductory techniques, you can practice your craft with projects that cover a variety of subjects, including birds, flowers, and traditional landscapes. This is one tool that no artist will want to be without! "Beginning Chinese Brush introduces novice artists to an ancient art form that requires minimal materials to create breathtaking paintings. From choosing brushes and paper to practicing a variety of brushstrokes and painting in the moment, Beginning Chinese Brush is packed with easy-to-understand lessons and tips to help master this expressive medium. Talented artist Monika Cilmi guides artists through a plethora of approachable projects, including graceful koi fish, stately trees, landscapes, and more. In addition to covering basic techniques, Beginning Chinese Brush helps blend traditional methods of painting with personal style and inspiration."--Page [4] of cover. Walter Foster How to Draw & Paint Beginning Chinese Brush Book- This indispensable guide teaches aspiring artists everything they need to know to get started creating Chinese brush paintings. From choosing brushes to painting techniques, composition, and development, this book is bursting with valuable skills and lessons to help you learn how to use this traditional medium. Learn about different brushstrokes, blending, traditional methods, modern styles, and more. 40 pages, soft cover.