North Light Chinese Painting Techniques for Exquisite Watercolors Chinese Painting Techniques

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 you how to paint in this loose, liberating style through a series of basic demonstrations. This book 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. Following Zhen's unique watercolor methods, you 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 an more. Paperback book measures 8 1/2 in. x 11 in., 144 pages. ISBN:158180637X. North Light.