BEGINS THIS WEEK!
Los Angeles County Arboretum & Botanic Gardens, Arcadia
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.
Introduction to Chinese Brush Painting – Thursdays, February 3-24, 2011; 12:30 – 2:30 PM. In this introductory course the student will learn the difference between Chinese brush painting and other watercolor painting. Beginning students will learn how to use Chinese brushes and ink to create beautiful paintings on rice paper. At the end of this course, a completed painting will be ready to be framed and displayed. Experienced students, will continue to refine their work and learn new techniques. Instructor, Gloria Whea-Fun Teng, is a very talented artist who has taught a variety of courses over the years. She has also studied botanical illustration at Otis College of Art & Design.
Cost: $120 members, $130 nonmembers
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Week One: Introduction to Chinese brush painting. Includes how to mix color, brush painting style and techniques, how to use the brush on rice paper, practicing on newsprint first, and how to paint a bamboo branch.
1st assignment: bamboo branch
Week Two: Bamboo branch with leaf: using black ink, learn to paint a bamboo leaf, single leaf, double leaf and how to paint a set of leaves. The student will learn how to control the water with brush.
2nd assignment: bamboo branch and leaf
Week Three: Flower (Rose): how to paint flower stems and buds; start to use color, practicing on a single petal flower, including different angles and shapes; learn the techniques of painting multiple layers of petals and different leaves.
3rd assignment: Rose
Week Four: Final Critique on bamboo painting in black ink and rose in color. Student will complete one painting in the class, and it will be ready to frame when the course is finished.