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Material List for March 24th, 2023 Virtual Office Hours
Basics of Gong-bi (Chinese Fine Line) Painting Virtual Office Hour Materials List
Materials for March 24th, 2023
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Mantis and Persimmon by Chao Shao-an
Mantis and Persimmon by Chao Shao-an from his book A Study of Chinese Paintings.
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Japanese Crane by Yang O-shi
"Japanese Crane" by Yang O-shi featured in her book 100 Birds.
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"The Weight of Winter" by Chou Chen
"The Weight of Winter" by Chou Chen is one of the beautiful Chinese Fineline / Gongbi landscapes featured in his book Joyful Insight: Chou Chen's E...
Pink Peony by Chiao Jung-San-Pien
This stunning Pink Peony is by Chiao Jung-San-Pien and is featured in the book Peony Painting Techniques by Ho Yu-li.
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Dragon Fly and White Lotus by Hsu Chi-chuang
This beautiful Dragon Fly and White Lotus by Hsu Chi-chuang is featured in the book Butterflies and Insects by by Yu Z'jen & Hsiu Gi-jwung.
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Dianye Willow by Lu Cheng-yuan
This beautiful and dynamic painting from Lu Cheng-yuan is featured in his book To Paint in Ling-nan-Style (1) Theories, Flowers, Vegetables.
How to Choose the Right Paper for Chinese Brush Painting
Let's Start with Defining Some Terms
Rice Paper:Rice paper is a generic term that really just means paper that is for Chinese Brush Painting or Cal...
What is Shuen or Xuan Paper?
Shuen and Xuan Paper:
"Shuen" and "Xuan" are different spellings for the same type of paper. This is the original type of paper used for Chinese Br...
Aqueous Bliss by unknown from Paint Fish Freely
"Aqueous Bliss" by uknown featured in the book Paint Fish Freely.
Portrait of Ying Ying from Beautiful Women by Hwa San-chiuen
This portrait of Ying Ying is by Hwa San-chiuen and is featured in his book Beautiful Women. Ying Ying is the subject of a legendary love story fal...
Rabbits by Liu K'uei-ling
Rabbits by Liu K'uei-ling featured in his book Animal and Bird Paintings by Liu K'uei-ling
