An Introduction to Chinese Painting: Lesson 4: Exercises
Author: Cheong Thye-Ming, Contributing Editor
| Follow the steps that learned from previous lessons, practice the following drawings given below by using the contour methods: pressed, lifted, halted pushed, dragged etc. (refer to lesson 4 or the previous-mentioned technical terms when necessary).
Practice serveral time until you master it before going to the non-outlining technique. It is the best piece advice, however, when manipulating the brush, do not only move the fingers, but the whole arm as this will give more vitality to the contour. To achieve the above mentioned techniques depends entirely on the student's skill to master the variations, the control of the brush, water and ink. |
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Exercises 1: Various Leaves
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Exercise 2: Various Flowers
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Exercise 3: Flowers and Leaves
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