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Chinese / Japanese Brush Painting

An introduction to Chinese and Japanese painting (including Sumi-e), both of which are distinctive and very beautiful styles of brush painting.
Step-by-Step Chinese Painting Demonstration
Watch a beautiful landscape Chinese painting develop in this step-by-step Chinese painting demonstration by artist Zhaofan Liu.
Chinese Painting Art Materials
The art materials used in Chinese painting are fundamental to the style and are known as the Four Treasures: brush, paper, ink, and ink stone.
Painting Video: Sumi-e Sunflower
Watch a sunflower being painted in sumi-e style.
Review: "Chinese Landscapes Made Easy" by Rebecca Yue
A review of the book "Chinese Landscapes Made Easy" by Rebecca Yue. Is it truly easy?
How to Read Chinese Paintings by Maxwell Hearn
My review of the introduction to Chinese art, the book "Review How to Read Chinese Paintings" by Maxwell Hearn.

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