The difference between freehand painting and ink painting

1. Different techniques: Freehand painting pays more attention to the use of brushwork. It is characterized by using pen to outline images and emphasizing the charm and artistic conception of pen and ink. The brush and ink of freehand painting require conciseness, flexibility and freedom, and strive to express the emotion and atmosphere of the picture through the use of brush and ink. Ink painting uses ink as the main material, focusing on the use of ink and the rendering of ink color. It emphasizes the effects of the shade, wetness, and dripping of ink, and expresses the charm and artistic conception of the picture through the use of ink.

2. Different expression methods: Freehand painting pays more attention to expressing the painter's emotions and thoughts. Its expression method is usually lyrical, expressing the painter's emotions and thoughts through the use of pen and ink. Freehand paintings usually do not adhere to realism, but express the emotion and atmosphere of the picture through the free use of pen and ink. Ink paintings usually use landscapes, flowers, birds, figures, etc. as themes, and express the charm and artistic conception of the picture through the rendering of ink. Its expression method is usually based on realism, but it also pays attention to the expression of artistic conception and emphasizes the meaning and emotion of the picture.

3. Different aesthetic orientations: The aesthetic orientation of freehand painting pays more attention to the painter's emotions and thoughts, emphasizing the painter's personality and creativity. Its aesthetic orientation is usually based on modern art, emphasizing the individuality and innovation of the picture. The aesthetic orientation of ink painting pays more attention to the charm and artistic conception of the picture, emphasizing the overall sense and harmonious beauty of the picture. Its aesthetic orientation is usually based on traditional culture, emphasizing the cultural connotation and historical significance of the picture.