After painting a few small studies designed to get you comfortable with the watercolor techniques of spraying, paint spattering, finger painting and using your brush in new ways, Lian moves...

In the June 2011 issue of Watercolor Artist , we introduce you to the work of 11 phenomenal Chinese watercolorists who participated in the first Shanghai Zhujiajiao International Watercolor Biennial.

Ink and wash painting, in Chinese shuǐ-mò (水墨, "water and ink") also loosely termed watercolor or brush painting, and also known as "literati painting", as it was one of the "four arts" of the Chinese Scholar-official class. [1]

Chinese watercolors are vegetable or mineral pigments bound with glue. Learn about the quality of traditional Chinese watercolors, their pigments and how to use them in Chinese watercolor paintings.

Feb 16, 2024 · Traditional Chinese paintings use a combination of ‘gemstone’ watercolors (actually made from gemstones) and ‘plant’ colors to create the visual effects discussed above. Chinese Watercolor Paint: What’s Being Used? Below are the most common types of gemstone colors, their production process, and symbolism: Lapis Lazuli Blue or Heavenly Blue:

The outstanding control and harmony between the watercolor, and sketching techniques on one side, and paper on the other is something Liu Yi is known worldwide. This renowned Chinese artist skillfully blends material, form, and tones into a compact unit.

Chances are you’ve not yet experimented with Chinese watercolor painting–a style that is beautiful to behold, and when taught by Lian Quan Zhen, is a low-pressure activity that is about the journey as well as the results. Keep reading and you’ll see what I mean.

It is also called shuimo (水墨 /shway-mor/ 'water-ink'), meaning 'watercolor and ink'. From the Han (206 BC - 220 AD) to Tang (618-907) dynasties, artists painted many detailed, elaborate portraits of the royal court.

May 26, 2023 · The Science and Art of the Chinese Watercolor Paint: Gemstone, Mineral and Plant Colors

Learn how to paint flowers and animals in 10 watercolor art demonstrations using Chinese painting techniques in a spontaneous, fun style. Capture the essence of an object and learn some spontaneous Chinese painting techniques for creating …