Here is the first part of the complete course devoted to the different primroses - the most delicate and fragile early spring flowers.
We will draw now a touching fragile snowdrop - one of the most favorite spring flowers, using the basic methods of traditional Chinese ink painting technique.
You will study and learn:
-how to mix beautiful colors and create effects that makes paintings in ink ( xe-i) technique so expressive!
-after finishing the course you will have a ready-made charming picture with the image of a snowdrop, new skills and perfect mood!
In different stages of this and other three courses about primroses ( coming soon) are also many interesting:
Let's master the basic techniques of the image: stretch marks, dry / wet brush, dark to light tricks
Let's get acquainted with the "orchid touch" and learn how to draw flowers with it
We work out the basic techniques for the image of leaves, twigs, flowers and inflorescences
We will master the various techniques of image of flowers: the contour technique, the technique of "from the spot", learn how to combine them and not be afraid to create complex combinations
Let's consider how to build tonal relationships inside inflorescences of complexly picked flowers
We will learn to work in monochrome, using only ink, with the help of which we will reveal all the charm and depth of a monochrome image
Let's work with Chinese mineral paints, talk about the harmony of color and ink
We will get acquainted with the basics of composition, learn how to create your own spring impressive pictures and greeting cards
The materials you will need ( and if you are in doubts what to chose I can help to find better decision):
-Brush for xe-i and elastic one or a universal small brush.
-Wolf hair brush for contour No. 2 or brush for landscape No. 1
-Chinese ink for painting and calligraphy
-Felt mat
-Set of mineral paints MARIES palette of 12 colors
-Paper for xe-i.
Recommended paper for this course
- paper for sumie "Plum"
- paper for xe-i and sumie 35x136 mm
- universal paper for xe-i, xiao xe-i and sumie art.
1. Prepare the materials you need for today's class. Make sure you have enough white pigment.
2. Practice painting a petal with the method I demonstrate in the video. Press the brush from the tip to the base. Start lightly then increase pressure through your strokes.
3. Pay attention when adding layers, and give your edges nice wavy shapes.
4. Take a picture of your work then upload it so I can take a look!
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Hello, I am Olga, your Chinese painting tutor.
I am a professional artist and a designer; also I am one of the founders of Chainka studio and Workshop in Moscow.
I graduated from Moscow Art and Industrial University in 2000.
In 2010 - 2011 I sucessfully completed the full course of guó huà training called “Flowers are Birds” which included gongbi as well. For this course I received a certificate from the teacher Julia Naumova and later started developing my own training programes.
In 2014-2015 I improved my knowledges in guó huà with Li Yixiao Laoshi, and calligraphy with Sie Yun Hui Laoshi.( China)
In 2013, I was fortunate to study Chinese painting in China, at the Anshan University. Lectures were given by Tian Lei and I mastered the skills of Xe-i styles, Landscapes and Gongbi paintings
I completed my training in China, at the University of Anshan with a teacher Leu Feng Wen in 2014, 2016 and 2017
Further, also in 2017, I had the opportunity to to study the style of Moguf at the workshop of famous contemporary Chinese artist, Zhou Bin in Beijing.
In 2019 I was trained by the famous gong-bi animalist Shin Chenai, according to the cat drawing program in sophisticated gongbi style.
Now I am a member of the International Association of Chinese Calligraphy and Artists of Sumi-e, Tokyo, Japan (International Chinese Calligraphic Art and Ink Painting Artist Society).
In my studio and at online classes I teach beginners and more advanced artists from around the world.
You are welcome to enjoy the art of painting in traditional Chinese tehnique! I have got substantial knowledge experience to give all the tips and explain you all the secrets of of Chinese art to make at even one class your own unique picture.
