Chartwell Books | ISBN:0785828664 | Spiral Book, 256 pages | File size: 35.Mb | Jul. 31st, 2011
Watercolor Painting: Over 200 Motifs with Step By Step Illustrated Instructions Chinese brush painting uses minimal strokes to describe the essence of a subject and capture its rhythm and grace This beautif book contains 200 exquisite motifs to re create from flowers and fruits to wildlife and scenery This book starts with a brief history of Chinese painting styles followed by a chapter on materials tools and basic techniques The heart of the book is a directory of 200 motifs starting with the Four Gentlemen the bamboo orchid plum blossom and crysanthemum Chinese painting courses usually begin with the Four Gentlemen because the wide range of strokes required to paint each of them provides a catalog of strokes that can then be used to paint any other subject The Chinese Brush ainting Bible is especially designed for artists of all levels beginner to advanced who are looking to hone their skills in a specific style of artwork The books are 6 5in x 8in hardcover with an internal spiral binding so they lay open flat as readers follow the steps on their own canvas This book is beautifly illustrated and contains hundreds of colorf pieces of artwork photographs and helpf diagrams Step by step instructions help guide artists through the learning process
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