And a 2-part series ONLINE – how to write the date on your painting:
19 January – 10.30am to 12.30am
2 February – 10.30am to 12.30 am
A recording will be available if you are unable to attend live
The online course must be booked via the London CBP Group – let me know if you would like me to send you booking details.
Fun with Snow at The Horton!
More workshops coming up in 2025:
30 January Landscape
10 April Magnolia
29 May Pandas
Contemporary Chinese artist Chen Baodi paints snowy bamboo. Note: This link is to a Chinese website, so take notice of warnings from your virus-checking/ security programme.
Thanks to the London CBP group for organising a wonderful Zoom workshop with Li Xiaobai focusing on abstract brushwork. It is really hard to be truly abstract and still create a pleasing exploration of ink.
In part 2 we channelled the wonderful Wu Guanzhong, and took inspiration from tree branches. Part 3 used upside-down photos of trees & grass plus crumpled paper – great fun!
I felt like a bit of gongbi painting recently. I started by imitating Ma Lin’s elegant composition, then created my own pot of blooms. I tried different silks and colours, as well as dancai (light colour) and zhongcai (heavy colour) styles. They all need backing to flatten them out.
dancai orchids on white silk (c) A Reichzhongcai orchids on pale gold silk (c) A Reich
I am delighted with my new treasure – a Tang camel from Brian Page Oriental Art. I like his expression and am particularly intrigued by the objects on his saddle, including ducks and a rabbit.
