Brushwork in Chinese Painting

1. Vertical pen: The tip of the brush is perpendicular to the paper surface and is used to draw straight lines, vertical lines, angular lines, etc.

2. Suspended pen: The pen tip leaves the paper and is used to draw curves, arcs, etc.

3. Putting down the pen: The tip of the brush is placed diagonally on the paper and is used to draw diagonal lines, diagonal arcs, etc.

4. Hook pen: The tip of the brush gently hooks the paper surface and is used to draw lines, outlines, etc.

5. Stroke the brush: The tip of the brush gently slides across the paper, used for coloring, rendering, etc.

6. Press pen: The tip of the brush is pressed heavily on the paper, used to draw heavy objects, strengthen shadows, etc.

7. Rolling pen: The tip of the brush slides horizontally and is used to describe flat surfaces, curves, etc.

8. Point pen: The tip of the brush is lightly tapped on the paper to depict small objects, details, etc.

9. Tear pen: The tip of the brush draws lines diagonally on the paper, used to depict vegetation, feathers, etc.

10. Brush shaking: The tip of the brush shakes up and down quickly, used to depict water waves, clouds, fog, etc.

11. Rubbing: The tip of the brush is rubbed back and forth on the paper, used to describe textures, scratches, etc.

12. Wipe the pen: Use the tip of the brush to gently wipe the paper surface to remove color and create light and shadow effects, etc.