Introductory Work-Brush Painting (Mastering the basic points of traditional work-brush painting techniques)

Working brush painting is a traditional form of Chinese painting, which is characterized by delicacy, refinement and bright colors. Mastering the basic points of traditional brush painting techniques can help us better create and appreciate brush painting works.

Tools and Materials

Working-brush painting requires the use of some special tools and materials, including brushes, rice paper, pigments, water, grinders and so on. Brushes are the main tools of brush painting, which can be divided into three types: large, medium and small, and different brushes are chosen according to the needs of painting. Xuan paper is a common canvas for brush painting, with soft texture and good water absorption, suitable for brush painting. Pigment is an important material for brush painting, and you need to choose pigments with bright colors and fine texture. Water and a grinder are used to mix the pigments and make them easier to color.

Basic Techniques

The basic techniques of brush painting include "outlining", "stippling" and "heavy coloring". Outlining refers to the use of the brush to outline the contours and details of the pattern, and requires mastery of the strength and precision of the brush. Dotting refers to using the brush to dot out the pigment and then gently spreading it out to make the color gradation, which requires mastery of the strength of the brush and the mixing of the pigment. Heavy color refers to the use of heavy paint to depict the texture and form of an object, requiring mastery of the pressure of the brush and the concentration of the pigment.

Steps

1. Prepare tools and materials, including brushes, rice paper, pigments, water, and grinders.

2. Select the pattern to be drawn, and choose different brushes and pigments according to the characteristics of the pattern.

3. Use the brush to outline the outline and details of the pattern, you need to master the strength and precision of the brush.

4. Use the brush to point out the pigment and then gently halo it to make the color gradation, which requires mastery of the strength of the brush and the blending of the pigment.

5. Use heavy paint to depict the texture and form of the object, which requires mastery of the pressure of the brush and the concentration of the paint.

6. Repeat the above steps as necessary until the entire brush painting is completed.

Note

1. Brush painting requires care, patience and meticulousness, and requires repeated touch-ups and retouching.

2. The mixing of pigments requires certain skills, and the colors should not be too dark or too light.

3. Xuan paper needs to be soaked in water beforehand and then dried before use.

4. You need to keep the brush moist during the painting process, and you can use water to keep the brush moist.

Ending

Working brush painting is a traditional form of Chinese painting with unique artistic charm. Mastering the basic points of traditional brush painting techniques can help us better create and appreciate brush painting works. I hope you can learn and practice, master the basic techniques of brush painting, and create more beautiful works of brush painting.