Chinese landscape painting is mainly composed of trees, leaves, mountains, stones and other main components. We will first study the parts of trees and rocks, and use different brush methods to depict different types of leaves and stones. Through detailed tutor demonstrations you will gradually master the brushwork skills of Chinese painting, learn how to depict various trees and rocks with a brush, and then learn how to combine these different parts into a complete landscape painting.
On the first day of the course, students will learn how to paint various types of trees and leaves in the morning. In the afternoon, students will learn how to draw several rocks and stones.
The instructor will explain and demonstrate at the same time, and the students can follow the hands-on exercises whilst the tutor will also guide and demonstrate face-to-face.
On the second day, the instructor will demonstrate and guide everyone how to use the skills they have learned in day 1 to combine the trees and rocks and form a landscape painting, step by step.
On the third day, more complex painting techniques and landscape subjects will be covered and you will consolidate the skills you have learned to improve your level.

Large, medium and small Chinese brushes (at least one of each)
A Bottle of Chinese Ink
A box of Chinese colour (or, Gamboge, Indigo, Burnt Sienna, Vermillion Carmine, Rouge tint and White colours,
each one PCS)
Some rice paper (raw Xuan paper)
Felt or old blanket (about 1m2)
2 or 3 white dishes to be used as palettes

The tutor will have some materials available for purchase if required:
Various specifications of brushes and rice paper will be available.
Some books on Chinese painting will also be available.

William Cai

William (Wei Min) is a veteran Chinese painting and calligraphy teacher. He has taught Chinese calligraphy and painting in the UK for more than 30 years.
William has taught and worked at the British Museum, the Westminster Library, the National Gallery, the Princes Foundation Art School, and many other art associations including painting and engraving seals at the V&A.
He is very experienced at Chinese landscape paintings, flower and bird paintings, meticulous paintings, and freehand paintings, especially in traditional styles.
He believes that doing Chinese painting and calligraphy can make people happy. In the process of painting, you can cultivate your body and mind.
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