Ling Chi Yeh offers this simple grass orchid lesson as a look ahead to the beginning of the Spring.
Grass Orchid is the Gentleman of the Spring
The four fundamental subjects of Chinese Brush Painting are frequently referred to as the Four Gentlemen. They are grass orchid, bamboo, chrysanthemum, and plum. These subjects teach the basic strokes that are needed to paint the rest of the subjects in brush painting.
Grass Orchid is the gentleman of the Spring. Ling Chi offers this free video which show stroke, color and composition techniques for this wonderful subject.
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Orchid Bamboo Medium (used for leaves, flowers and stem) ADD TO CART
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12 Color Ideal Companion Water Color Set ADD TO CART
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Inspired by Lessons in These Books
Chinese Brush Painting: An Instructional Guide by Ning Yeh ADD TO CART
Fundamentals of Chinese Flower Painting: Volume 2 Orchid by Su-sing Chow
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