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Sumi-E, or Chinese brush painting, is admired and emulated by artists the world over.This beautiful and inspiring book shows painters of all interests and skill levels how to achieve the fluid, spontaneous style of this unique art form.
Through 12 step-by-step projects, readers will learn how to paint a range of popular subjects using traditional Chinese inks, brushes and papers. Projects gradually increase in difficulty, and feature such subjects as swallows, bamboo, wild orchids, plum blossoms, pandas, horses, peonies and more.
An introductory chapter explains the traditional materials used with this style of painting, its subjects and its composition. There is also an in-depth section on technique that covers everything from holding brushes to mastering brush strokes.
Kwan Jung is an accomplished artist and instructor who has achieved the honored status of “Academician” by the National Academy. In addition, his work has won numerous awards and is represented in a number of public and private collections. He lives in San Diego, California.
11" x 8 1/2", 128p, pob w/concealed wire-o, 170 color, 50 b&w illus., January 2003
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