Chinese Brush Painting - Journey to the West (Monkey) Part 1
Tutor: Paul MaslowskiCourse Code: 3323-06
Summary
Explore your first (or a deeper) taste of the art of the Chinese Brush with Paul, (&, for Part 2, Claire Seaton as well) who between them bring 50 years of Chinese brush painting experience. This summer school, we will use the fabulous Chinese story of the 'Journey to the West' (or the Monkey King) as a base to explore the fascinating art of China and beyond. Working toward the principles of Chinese Brush will give us plenty of opportunity to explore this classical text and the fascinating subjects within it. Please note: Students may wish to enrol on either or both courses as 'Part 2' follows on naturally from Part 1. Alternatively, each course is accessible as stand alone. If you wish to enrol on both courses as a resident please contact us to discuss options for Wednesday evening.
Description
Both, or either, of these courses will introduce the art of Chinese Brush Painting to those who have not explored this medium before as well as building more in-depth knowledge for those already studying and who wish to focus on Chinese Brush Painting in more detail.
Journey to The West, Part 1 (Monday - Wednesday) taught by Paul
Day 1 of this course will allow students to explore:
Session 1: Landscape - Mountains and rocks
Session 2: Characters from the story: Tripitaka & maybe Pigsy and Sandy
Day 2 will focus on applying techniques learnt on Day 1:
Session 3: Characters from the story: Water Dragon
Session 4: Characters from the story: Horse
Day 3 will focus on applying techniques learnt on Day 1 and 2:
Session 5: Characters from the story: Demons
Session 6: Bringing it all together
The days begin traditionally with 20 minutes of optional qigong (gentle breathing exercises to settle the mind). Teaching is carried out with a step-by-step approach where the fundamentals of a subject are fully explained. This will include the Calligraphic basis for individual strokes. Students are encouraged to work from sketches of subjects and to use these observations in their own compositions.
Students will come to understand the essence of subjects in Chinese Brush Painting through tutor demonstrations, and by observation and practice, and leave understanding how to complete a series of Chinese Brush Paintings.
Please bring with you
Essential: Sketch pad, notepad, Standard Chinese Brush Painting kit (Chinese brushes, ink stick & ink stone and/or bottled ink, un-sized or semi-sized papers). A felt is really helpful to lay your paper on, however, newspaper will do. Dark clothing is preferable (and certainly no silk clothes) as Chinese ink stains permanently
Desirable: Camera, Chinese colours, Tablet computer/Smartphone, pictures of your own work and/or work you would like to move toward
The following items can be purchased from your tutor
Chinese paper, brushes, ink, colours and ink sticks
Level
Suitable for all levels.
Course Location
Missenden Abbey
Great Missenden, Buckinghamshire HP16 0BD
Tutor
Paul Maslowski
Paul is a great enthusiast of Oriental Art and in particular that of the Chinese. He has studied Chinese Brush for over 28 years in the UK, China and Taiwan covering most classical & modern subjects. He has taken part in International Exhibitions, with particular success in Taiwan and has taught all over England. He looks forward to the opportunity to share this fascinating art with you…
https://doublehappinessmh.com/about/paul/
Monday to Wednesday
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Timetable
| Monday | |
| 9.15am | Students arrive (coffee available) |
| 9.30am | Teaching session |
| 12.45-1.45 | Lunch for all |
| 1.45-5pm | Teaching session |
| 6.45 for 7pm | Dinner for residents |
| Tuesday | |
| 7-9.00am | Breakfast for residents |
| 9.30am | Teaching session |
| 12.45-1.45 | Lunch for all |
| 1.45-5pm | Teaching session |
| 6.45 for 7pm | Dinner for residents |
| Wednesday | |
| 7-9.00am | Breakfast for residents |
| 9.30am | Teaching session |
| 12.45-1.45 | Lunch for all |
| 1.45-5pm | Last teaching session |
Paul was a great teacher. (Summer School 2021)
"The best course I've attended. Very engaging tutor, subject and group. Greatly increased my understanding and application of Chinese brush painting." (Summer School 2022)
" Paul is an excellent tutor, who had planned a very interesting and thought provoking course." (Summer School 2022)