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The Chinese Brush Painting Sourcebook: Over 200 Exquisite Motifs to Recreate with Step-by-step Instructions - Hardcover
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In China, the process of brush painting is described as 'writing a picture'. The simple, minimal strokes have a personal style that, like handwriting, is unique to each artist. This practical guide breaks down subject matter into typical motifs and provides examples of how to paint 200 elements, from flowers and birds to trees, rocks and mountains, with step-by-step instructions on brush technique and colour choice and advice on combining elements in satisfying compositions.
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Jane Dwight learned the art of Chinese brush painting in Manila in the Philippines. Her teacher was the renowned expert, Professor Chen Bin Sun. She has also studied with the fabled Qu Lei Lei and Cai Xiaoli. Her beautiful paintings have appeared in many articles and books, and she is the author of The Chinese Brush Painting Kit.
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- PublisherApple Press
- Publication date2007
- ISBN 10 1845431723
- ISBN 13 9781845431723
- BindingHardcover
- LanguageEnglish
- Number of pages256
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ISBN 13: 9781845431723
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Paperback. Condition: Very Good. Chinese brush painting uses a minimum of strokes to describe the essence of a subject and capture its rhythm and beauty. This book contains more than 200 exquisite motifs to recreate, from pretty flowers and butterflies to wildlife and scenery. Each motif includes an explanation of its symbolic meaning, a palette of colours, and step-by-step instructions in the order, direction, and type of brushstrokes. An introductory section explains all tools, techniques and materials, from choosing ink and paper to achieving the perfect colour and consistency of paint. The book is also packed with advice on composing and combining images to create perfectly balanced, harmonious paintings, and ideas for using and displaying your finished art. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged. Seller Inventory # GOR001460360
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