New at Classes Near You > California:
Los Angeles County Arboretum & Botanic Gardens
www.arboretum.org
Courses in introductory botanical drawing, beginning and intermediate watercolor, colored pencil, sketching and Chinese brush painting are taught throughout the year. Go to the Events & Classes for more information. The Arboretum is located in Arcadia, CA. To register, contact Jill Berry or call (626) 821-4624.
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Introduction to Chinese Brush Painting – 4 Thursdays, October 28-November 18, 2010; 1-3PM / Oak Room. In this introductory course, students will learn the difference between Chinese brush painting and other watercolor painting. Students will learn how to use Chinese brushes and ink to create beautiful paintings on rice paper. Students will end the course with a completed painting ready for framing and display. Instructor Gloria Whea-Fun Teng, is a botanical artist who has taught a variety of courses over the years. Cost: $120 members / $130 non-members. Pre-registration required.
Week One: Introduction to Chinese brush painting. Discussion and demonstration will address: how to mix color, brush painting style and techniques, how to use the brush on rice paper, the use of newsprint to practice strokes, and how to paint a bamboo branch. Assignment #1: bamboo branch
Week Two: Bamboo branch with leaf. Discussion and demonstration will address: using black ink, how to paint a bamboo leaf, a single leaf, a double leaf and how to paint a set of leaves. Students will learn how to control water with their brush. Assignment #2: bamboo branch and leaf
Week Three: Flower (Rose). Discussion and demonstration will address: how to paint flower stems and buds; how to start using color, how to include different angles and shapes; how to paint multiple layers of petals and different leaves. Students will also practice painting a single petal flower. Assignment #3: Rose
Week Four: Final Critique of bamboo painting in black ink and colored rose. Students will complete one painting in the class.
Download course syllabus/flyer here
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