Enjoying the zoom Life Drawing class with the lovely Caroline Deane. First efforts with charcoal, reed pan, charcoal and ink wash:
Class 2:
Drawing the Line
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Hen How
I demonstrated how to paint cock and hen recently. I enjoy exploring different techniques for the same composition.
Calligraphy and seals need to be added.
Also working on still life composition – not right yet – and calligraphy practice.
The calligraphy is a poem by Huang Binhong: Wei and Meng’s five-character poems make a clear chant; Jin and Tang eight methods become calligraphy
Year of the Mouse
As it is the Year of the Rodent, mice have invaded my Christmas cards.
Leap to the Sky
Finally managed a bit of calligraphy practice. I enjoyed this seal script. This phrase says A Dragon leaping at the Gate of Heaven, a Tiger crouching at the Phoenix Tower. It was used by Emperor Wu of Liang to describe the skill of the acknowledged Sage of Calligraphy, Wang Xizhi.
Gallery additions
Some more old and new paintings finally mounted.
I love the roofscapes of Anhui province.
And I am fascinated by ancient Chinese vessels. Silver Moon is a free interpretation of Warring States silver and gold inlay.
Chinese Culture
I am enjoying live Zoom Chinese Culture seminars with Madison Plantier.
We’ve explored Chinese poetry, learnt the right way to prepare tea, and drooled over the Eight Great Cuisines! And there is lots more to learn about.
Madison was a guide on the trip to China that I did last year (including Suzhou, Hongcun, and good food). She has a wide knowledge of Chinese history and customs.
Social Distancing in Chinese Painting
Tree Practice
I have been practising trees by copying from the Mustard Seed Garden Manual.
This is a pine painted from life in the Yellow Mountains. It is a bit blurred looking because it was raining heavily!
Practicing 3 different types of pine needles.
