The Ch'I of the Brush: Capturing the Spirit of Nature with

The Ch'I of the Brush: Capturing the Spirit of Nature with Chinese Brush Painting Techniques
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The Chinese have a saying, â€œFrom heart to arm . . . to hand . . . to brush . . . to paper.â€ This epitomizes the concept of Hsieh-i, or the â€œwritten idea,â€ the spontaneous, expressive approach to Chinese brush painting known as the Literati, or free-form style.

In The Châ€™i of the Brush, artist Nan Rae illustrates the fundamental elements and traditional motifs of the Literati style, which seeks to transcend the mere representation of a subject to capture its châ€™i, or life force, by using a minimum of brush strokes for maximum effect. In the Literati style, no sketches are prepared and no models are used; instead, the artist paints with rapid, intuitive movements of the brush that convey his or her â€œmind imageâ€ of the subject.

Nan Raeâ€™s unique approach to Chinese brush painting combines the grace of the Literati style with an impressionist approach to color. In Part 1, â€œPreparing for Your Journey,â€ Rae discusses the creative roots and various styles of Chinese brush painting, as well as the materials, techniques, and state of mind needed when approaching this intuitive painting style. In Part 2, a series of step-by-step worksheets demonstrates how to paint â€œEnchanting Flowersâ€ (iris, wisteria, magnolia, and others) as well as â€œCaptivating Creaturesâ€ (panda, bird, crane, dragonfly, and more). Finally, â€œFinishing Touchesâ€ shows how to mount a completed painting and add traditional Chinese seals.

â€¢ Interest in Chinese brush painting
is strong

â€¢ The presentation of traditional motifs makes this painting style accessible to artists at all skill levels

â€¢ Filled with lush, full-color artwork in a charming, sophisticated package
Country USA
Brand Watson-Guptill
Manufacturer Watson-Guptill
Binding Paperback
ReleaseDate 2003-08-01
UnitCount 1
EANs 9780823006199

Country	USA
Brand	Watson-Guptill
Manufacturer	Watson-Guptill
Binding	Paperback
ReleaseDate	2003-08-01
UnitCount	1
EANs	9780823006199

The Ch'I of the Brush: Capturing the Spirit of Nature with Chinese Brush Painting Techniques

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