How to draw patterns on lanterns

How to draw common patterns on lanterns are as follows:

I. Flowers and Butterflies

1. Flowers and butterflies are one of the traditional Chinese patterns, representing beauty and nature. The steps to draw flowers and butterflies are first draw a few flowers on the lantern, the size and shape of the flowers can be chosen according to personal preference. Then draw a few butterflies, the butterflies can be in various shapes, either flat or three-dimensional.

2, and finally in the flowers and butterflies painted on the color, you can choose red, pink, purple and other bright colors, you can also choose gold, silver and other noble colors.

2. Fish and Lotus Flowers

1. Fish and lotus flowers are also one of the traditional Chinese motifs, which represent wealth and good fortune. Steps to draw fish and lotus flowers for the first draw the shape of the fish on the lantern, the fish can be drawn as a single or multiple, you can choose according to personal preference. Next, draw the shape of the lotus flower, the size and shape of the lotus flower can also be diversified, can be drawn as a round or oval.

2, and finally in the fish and lotus flowers painted colors, you can choose red, pink, purple and other bright colors, you can also choose gold, silver and other noble colors.

Three, the word of blessing

1, the word of blessing is one of the auspicious words in traditional Chinese culture, representing blessing and good luck. The steps to draw the lucky character are first draw the shape of the lucky character on the lantern, you can use a brush or marker to write it. Then add some decorative patterns or textures around the character, which can make the character more beautiful and outstanding.

2. Finally, paint the color on the character of fortune, you can choose bright colors such as red, pink, purple, or noble colors such as gold and silver.

Four, landscape painting

Landscape painting is an important part of traditional Chinese culture, representing natural scenery and cultural heritage. The steps to draw landscape painting are first draw the outline and basic shape of the landscape on the lantern, you can use a brush or marker to draw. Then, you can use brushes or markers to draw the details of the landscape, such as trees, houses, people, and so on.

Early Development of Handmade Lanterns

1, Origin and Early Development: The origin of handmade lanterns can be traced back to the Western Han Dynasty more than 2000 years ago. At that time, people began to hang red or yellow lanterns during the Lantern Festival to celebrate the beginning of the year and pray for family reunion. These lanterns were made of paper or satin and varied in shape and pattern.

2. Prosperity in the Tang and Song Dynasties During the Tang and Song Dynasties, the development of handmade lanterns gradually prospered. During the Tang Dynasty, the shapes and patterns of lanterns became more diversified, with the appearance of fish-shaped, dragon-shaped, lotus-shaped and so on. During the Song Dynasty, due to the development of papermaking technology, the materials used in the production of lanterns also became richer, with the emergence of color painting, printing and other production processes.