The Practical Art of Chinese Brush Painting

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Pauline Cherett, critically acclaimed for her first book on Chinese brush painting, offers a followup for artists who want to learn more. Using dozens of projects and exquisite full-color illustrations, Cherett explains the “six canons” of Chinese painting; the basic materials (the “four treasures”); various strokes; composition, including the meticulous and the freestyle; and other interesting effects. Try painting flowers; birds, such as red crowned cranes; fruits and vegetables, animals, figures, landscapes, and more.