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Step-by-Step Chinese Painting Demonstration

From Zhaofan Liu, for About.com

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Start by Painting the Key Lines

Step-by-step Chinese Painting by Zhaofan Liu

The outline drawing must be clear and concise.

Photo: ©2007 Zhaofan Liu www.liuzhaofan.com

Start by using a brush to draw the key lines (or outline) of the scene. The lines must be concise. Pay attention to the overall layout of mountain rocks, and be sure to convey the crisscrossed network of the scenery in a way that embodies the geological and topographical form.

Distinguish between elements of primary and secondary importance. Capture the character of the scenery. Do not be a stickler for detail, though the subject must be clear in order to portray the vision in your heart.

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