Chinese Painting
Chinese Painting, also known as Guóhuà, is a traditional art form emphasising simplicity, fluidity, and harmony with nature. Learn the basics of brushwork, ink preparation, and traditional techniques like "xieyi" (freehand painting) and "gongbi" (detailed painting). This section guides you through essential materials and methods, enabling you to create art that expresses balance and beauty.
This ancient art form is very similar in technique to calligraphy. Using a brush, the artist applies black and coloured inks to paper or silk. Composition is simple, and while areas of the surface are often left uncovered, finished work can be highly detailed and intricate.
Solid sticks of ink that can be ground down into liquid ink for Chinese painting, as well as a selection of deep black fluid inks.
A selection of traditional brushes and bamboo pens specifically for Chinese painting and calligraphy techniques.
Traditional Chinese painting papers with the typical absorbency and texture of Chinese papers. Available in pads, sheets and scrolls.
A range of specialist tools and useful accessories for Chinese painting and calligraphy techniques.
We have over 600 book titles and over 200 DVDs to help inspire and motivate your artistic practice.
