I want to learn to draw Chinese paintings. What steps should I take? Thank you, masters. ...

Ink painting can be divided into flowers and birds, landscapes and figures according to the objects depicted.

According to painting, it can be divided into: freehand brushwork (big freehand brushwork, small freehand brushwork), meticulous brushwork and concurrent brushwork. That depends on where you want to start.

Line drawing: this is to pay attention to basic skills. There are many kinds of line drawing, and the meticulous brushwork is eighteen, which one is suitable for you. Select exercises.

Line drawing is only a basic step of meticulous painting, and color setting, blooming and covering are all a detailed process.

Ink painting pays attention to the integration of ink and wash, the contrast of levels and the application of brush strokes. Determine what kind of painting you want to learn, flowers and birds, mountains and rivers, people. If you don't have a deep artistic foundation, the characters are not suitable for you, and the scenery is not easy to control, then start with flowers and birds. Familiar with the habits of ink painting and rice paper, familiar with the characteristics of flower-and-bird painting, and have simple exercises. Take your time, don't worry. Flowers and birds usually bear fruit in a year or two.

Come first, then copy, and then try to draw by yourself. Draw to a certain extent and ask the teacher for advice. If there is something you can't understand, the teacher will see through it at one point.

In addition, read more works to improve your horizons. Only when your appreciation level improves can you follow up.