Book Description
Known for its simplicity and fluidity of line, traditional Chinese watercolors capture the essence of natural objects with a profound, unmatched beauty. Renowned artist Lian Quan Zhen shows newcomers how to paint in this loose, liberating style through a series of basic demonstrations. Chinese Painting Techniques for Exquisite Watercolors: * Combines classic Chinese painting principles with Western watercolor methods for breathtaking results * Features 12 step-by-step mini-demonstrations covering everything from brushstrokes to composition * Combines the use of ink and watercolor Following Zhen's unique watercolor methods, artists will learn to paint entire compositions based on classic Chinese watercolor subjects, including flowers, birds and fish. Mini-demos ensure that artists will successfully render every detail, including eyes, scales, feathers, beaks, petals and more.


About the Author
Lian Quan Zhen teaches his special watercolor techniques at U.C. Berkeley and at workshops around the world. Also the author of this season's Chinese Watercolor Techniques: Painting Animals (page xx), Lian lives in Pinole, California.

FROM THE PUBLISHER

Known for its simplicity and fluidity of line, traditional Chinese watercolors capture the essence of natural objects with a profound, unmatched beauty. Renowned artist Lian Quan Zhen shows newcomers how to paint in this loose, liberating style through a series of basic demonstrations.

Chinese Painting Techniques for Exquisite Watercolors: * Combines classic Chinese painting principles with Western watercolor methods for breathtaking results * Features 12 step-by-step mini-demonstrations covering everything from brushstrokes to composition * Combines the use of ink and watercolor