Chinese Brush Painting Bible : Over 200 Motifs with Step-by-Step Illustrated Instructions by Jane Dwight (2007, Spiral)

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PublisherF&W Media, Incorporated
ISBN-101581809522
ISBN-139781581809527
eBay Product ID (ePID)57003625

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Book TitleChinese Brush Painting Bibles : over 200 Motifs with Step-By-Step Illustrated Instructions
Number of Pages256 Pages
LanguageEnglish
TopicAsian / Chinese, Techniques / Painting, Techniques / Drawing
Publication Year2007
IllustratorYes
GenreArt
AuthorJane Dwight
FormatSpiral

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Item Height0.9 in
Item Weight23.6 Oz
Item Length8.8 in
Item Width5.8 in

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SynopsisChinese brush painting uses minimal strokes to describe the essence of a subject and capture its rhythm and grace. This beautiful book contains 200 exquisite motifs to re-create, from flowers and fruits to wildlife and scenery. Each motif includes an explanation of its symbolic meaning, a palette of colors, and step-by-step instruction in the order, direction, and type of brushstrokes. An introductory section explains all the tools, materials, and techniques required, from choosing brushes and paper to achieving perfect color mixtures and the correct consistency of ink. Includes advice on composing and combining images to create perfectly balanced, harmonious paintings, and ideas for using and displaying your finished art., 7Chinese brush painting appeals to both the watercolor and acrylic painter who wants to try working in a simplistic looser, yet representational style7Contains the most motifs one can find in the Chinese brush painting style, which continues to be popular7Features an easy-to-use lay flat bindingOver 200 different motifs in an easy-to-use encased spiral format make this the perfect resource for Chinese brush painting. Each motif is accompanied by an explanation of its symbolic meaning, a color palette and step-by-step instruction that includes the order, direction and type of brushstroke needed to complete the image. Clear graphic icons provide detailed brush instruction on how much pressure to apply and what part (tip, heel or whole) of the brush to use. The reader will find advice on composing and combining images to create perfectly balanced, harmonious paintings and ideas for using and displaying their finished art.

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