Cover Photo: 秋海棠图页 Autumn Begonia, painted by (to be confirmed).
Different from our other posts on Mustard Seed Garden tutorial, this post helps to paint three completed paintings. From this post, we want to show you how to use various techniques we have learned so far to paint a complete painting. Still, we quote the nice video tutorial by Chinese artist Wu Peng 吴蓬. In this tutorial, he exemplifies how to paint peony, cat, rabbit, osmanthus blossoms, winter blossoms, camellia, and daffodils.
Painting Techniques to Review
- brush sketch, or Gouxian 勾线 in Chinese: weasel hair regular script brush S, 0903ws, or a top quality Gouxian brush is Rabbit Hair brush ZiHao. Try not to rest your hand rest on table when you draw fine lines of the painting. This is difficult to start and needs a lot of practice. However, once you master this technique. Want to paint Chinese painting well? Then practice this skill every day because it is an essential and not-easy-to-master technique for Chinese paintings.
- 力透纸背 literally it means ‘strength goes through the paper’. When talking about painting or calligraphy, it actually means that you have to control the brush well enough to pass your strength via brush to the paper and this technique helps the line to be powerful and beautiful. For example, when painting animal claws, we are always asked to do a sketch with brush and black ink. The sketch is small but it could make people feel the claws are vivid and strong. Of course, good quality paper will also help reach such effects. This technique is very important for calligraphers.
- 墨分五彩 Five Colours of Black Ink, see how see how Chinese artist Wang ZiRang talks about ‘five colours of ink’ 墨分五彩. French artist Eric Marié also made some very good suggestion on how to learn this important Chinese painting technique: five grades of ink.
- Chinese painting/ Sumi E Colour Mixing: inkston has published a Chinese colours chart. Please refer to our article ‘Chinese Painting/ Sumi E Colour Mixing Chart‘ to review.
Colours
Although you might want to be creative on making colours for your painting, there are some basic information we would like to share with you on how we make colours for Chinese paintings.
Flower Petals: observing closely, you will easily notice that the root of petal has sort of greenish colour than other parts of the petal. To make this colour, a common practice is to use light black ink mixed with a little bit green. This green is normally got by mixing Malachite Green and Gamboge Yellow.
Stamen is usually painted with colours which are made by mixing Gamboge Yellow with Ochre Brown, or sometimes we can also add a little bit black ink to it.
Flower leaves are mostly painted with Indigo and red colour. A big brush such as 0200WsWl brush or 0901WsWl big size White Cloud brush is a very useful tool to paint flower leaves. When painting leaves, make sure the brush can hold a lot of water. If the brush is getting dry, do not worry. Just slow down and this will also help create a very unique nice effect.
And when painting flower, we would also recommend you to always prepare these 2 colours: Carthamin Safflower Rouge Red, and Cinnabar Red.
Brushes
When you learn to make brush sketches, you might find it extremely useful to keep some weasel hair brushes and small size combination hair brushes. So far, we have found that almost all the flower/ bird paintings have been using these brushes repeatedly and we think it is useful to keep a set of these brushes at hand: 0901WsWl, 0902WsWl, 0903WsWl, 0200WsWl, 0903Ws, or Inkston Pure Weasel Hair brush set is a very good option too.
Papers
The easiest way is to go for Inkston Extra Fine Flower/ Bird Xuan paper, or Inkston Expert Flower/ Bird Xuan Paper. Of course, for professionals, please you can also consider using Inkston Perfect Series Xuan Papers which are very similar to Red Star Professional Xuan Papers. For some very special effects you need, you can refer to our Inkston special handmade mulberry papers.
Video
Mustard Seed Garden Video tutorial by Chinese artist Wu Peng 吴蓬, who was born in 1941 and currently researcher of Shanghai Calligraphy and Painting Institute. He is especially famous for calligraphy (Oracle) and flower paintings.
【芥子园画谱技法讲座】 27（三）花卉翎毛（7 8）花卉组合
Pictures
Related pictures from the Mustard Seed Garden book volume 3.
Books
Materials
Inkston 0200WsWl 精品兼毫 Extra-large Fine Jian Hao Combination Brush
Brush Hair Size: 1.4 * 6.2 cm. Brush Size: 32 * 1.8 * 1.8 cm. It is made Chinese brush craftsmen who have had over 40 years brush making experiences. It is perfect for cursive script and abstract, flower/ birds paintings.£26.38£11.35 (GBP)
Brand: inkston
Maker: Xu Shi Chun
Materials: JianHao hair
Packaging: silk sleeve
Suitable for: 写意画 Freehand Painting, 花鸟画 Flower and Bird painting, 草书 CaoShu "grass" Cursive Script calligraphy
Brush Hair Size: 1.4 * 6.2 cm
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Inkston 0305WsWl 北海云雾 Beihai Yunwu “North lake mist” Extra-large 兼毫 Jian Hao Combination Brush
Brush Hair Size: 1.15 * 4.9 cm. Brush Size: 30.5 * 1.4 * 1.4 cm. It is made by the best Chinese brush craftsmen who have had over 40 years brush making experiences. It is perfect for cursive and semi-cursive script. It also has very great performance for abstract and flower & animal paintings.£9.39 (GBP)
Brand: inkston
Maker: Xu Shi Chun
Materials: JianHao hair
Packaging: silk sleeve
Suitable for: 写意画 Freehand Painting, 花鸟画 Flower and Bird painting, 草书 CaoShu "grass" Cursive Script calligraphy, 行书 xíngshū semi-cursive script
Shipping size: 30.5 x 1.4 x 1.4 cm
Shipping weight: 50 g
Inkston 0403Ws 北尾狼毫联笔 Beiwei LangHao Wolf brush
Brush Hair Size: 1 * 4.4 cm. Brush Size: 30.5 * 1.3 * 1.3 cm. It is made by the best Chinese brush craftsmen who have had over 40 years brush making experiences. It is perfect for cursive, semi-cursive, and regular script. It also has very great performance for abstract and flower & animal paintings.£15.65 (GBP)
Brand: inkston
Maker: Xu Shi Chun
Materials: Weasel Hair, Wood
Packaging: silk sleeve
Suitable for: 写意画 Freehand Painting, 山水画 ShanShui Landscape Painting, 楷书 KaiShu Regular Script calligraphy, 花鸟画 Flower and Bird painting, 草书 CaoShu "grass" Cursive Script calligraphy, 行书 xíngshū semi-cursive script
Brush Hair Size: 1 * 4.4 cm
Shipping size: 30.5 x 1.3 x 1.3 cm
Shipping weight: 31.5 g
Inkston 0601Ws 经典狼毫大 Large Classic Lang Hao Wolf Brush
Handmade Xuan brush from traditional workshop in Anhui – see our Xuan brush article and our brush buyers guide. It is perfect for regular script calligraphy style. Ideally use with Xuan Papers and Old Hu Kai Wen inksticks.£14.01 (GBP)
Brand: inkston
Maker: Xu Shi Chun
Materials: Weasel Hair, Wood
Packaging: silk sleeve
Suitable for: 中楷 3-7 cm calligraphy, 大楷 3-9 cm calligraphy, 楷书 KaiShu Regular Script calligraphy, 花鸟画 Flower and Bird painting
Brush Hair Size: 2.8 * 0.7 cm
Product Size: 25 x 0.9 x 0.9 cm
Inkston 0602Ws 经典狼毫中 Medium Classic Lang Hao Wolf Brush
Craftsman: Xu Shi Chun £13.32 (GBP)
Brand: inkston
Maker: Xu Shi Chun
Materials: Weasel Hair, Wood
Packaging: silk sleeve
Recommend to: Advanced Level, Beginners, Medium Level, Professionals
Suitable for: 中楷 3-7 cm calligraphy, 山水画 ShanShui Landscape Painting, 工笔画 Gongbi Painting, 楷书 KaiShu Regular Script calligraphy, 花鸟画 Flower and Bird painting, 行书 xíngshū semi-cursive script
Brush Hair Size: 2.5 * 0.6 cm
Product Size: 24.5 x 0.8 x 0.8 cm
Inkston 0603Ws 经典狼毫小 Small Classic Lang Hao Wolf Brush
£12.28 (GBP)
Brand: inkston
Maker: Xu Shi Chun
Materials: Weasel Hair, Wood
Packaging: silk sleeve
Recommend to: Advanced Level, Beginners, Medium Level, Professionals
Suitable for: 小楷 3 – 5 cm calligraphy, 工笔画 Gongbi Painting, 楷书 KaiShu Regular Script calligraphy, 花鸟画 Flower and Bird painting, 行书 xíngshū semi-cursive script
Brush Hair Size: 2.1 * 0.5 cm
Product Size: 24 x 0.65 x 0.65 cm
Inkston 0801SW 豹狼毫 Bao Lang Hao Large Leopard Wolf Brush (Squirrel/Weasel)
Shaft: wood Hair: 50% Squirrel Hair, 50% Weasel Size of the Brush: 340 * 20 * 20 mm at widest part Suitable for: calligraphy 行草 （Xing Cao), especially Xing Cao of Dang Dynasty and Song Dynasty Recommend to: intermediate to advanced level students, semi-professional calligrapher£21.35 (GBP)
Brand: inkston
Maker: Xu Shi Chun
Materials: Weasel Hair, Wood
Packaging: silk sleeve
Recommend to: Advanced Level, Medium Level, Professionals
Suitable for: Calligraphy, Shi Lu 石鲁 Landscape Painting Style, 山水画 ShanShui Landscape Painting, 楷书 KaiShu Regular Script calligraphy, 花鸟画 Flower and Bird painting, 草书 CaoShu "grass" Cursive Script calligraphy, 行书 xíngshū semi-cursive script
Brush Hair Size: 6 * 1.5 cm
Product Size: 34 x 2 x 2 cm
Inkston 0901WsWl 古法大白云 GuFa Da BaiYun “Traditional White Cloud Large” 兼毫 Jian Hao Combination Brush
Special Feature: 60 – 65% weasel hair, 35 – 40% wool. The inside part is weasel hair; the outside part is wool.£13.75 (GBP)
Brand: inkston
Maker: Xu Shi Chun
Materials: JianHao hair
Packaging: silk sleeve
Recommend to: Advanced Level, Beginners, Medium Level, Professionals
Suitable for: Calligraphy, 写意画 Freehand Painting, 楷书 KaiShu Regular Script calligraphy, 花鸟画 Flower and Bird painting, 草书 CaoShu "grass" Cursive Script calligraphy
Brush Hair Size: 4 * 0.9 cm
Product Size: 28 x 1.1 x 1.1 cm
Product Weight: 22.3
Shipping size: 35 x 3 x 3 cm
Inkston 0902WsWl 古法中白云 GuFa Zhong BaiYun “Traditional Small White Cloud Medium” 兼毫 Jian Hao Combination Brush
Special Feature: 60 – 65% weasel hair, 35 – 40% wool. The inside part is weasel hair; the outside part is wool.£12.42 (GBP)
Brand: inkston
Maker: Xu Shi Chun
Materials: Bamboo, JianHao hair
Packaging: silk sleeve
Recommend to: Advanced Level, Beginners, Medium Level, Professionals
Suitable for: Calligraphy, 写意画 Freehand Painting, 楷书 KaiShu Regular Script calligraphy, 花鸟画 Flower and Bird painting, 草书 CaoShu "grass" Cursive Script calligraphy
Brush Hair Size: 3.6 * 0.8 cm
Product Size: 28 x 1 x 1 cm
Product Weight: 13
Shipping size: 35 x 2 x 2 cm
Inkston 0903Ws 花枝俏 “Flower Brush” Extra Fine Detail LangHao Wolf brush
Shaft: bamboo Hair: 100% weasel Suitable for: Chinese Gongbihua Painting (to draw narrow lines), or very small calligraphy. Recommend to: students, semi-professional, professional It is handmade with pure weasel hair. The size is very suitable for drawing narrow lines, and Gong Bi paintings. It is made with a very expereinced brush workshop in China. ASIN: B01N7EVPK6 ASIN: B071KSQDM6 £4.95 (GBP)
Brand: inkston
Maker: Xu Shi Chun
Materials: Bamboo, Weasel Hair
Packaging: silk sleeve
Recommend to: Advanced Level, Medium Level, Professionals
Suitable for: 1 – 1.5 cm diameter calligraphy, 工笔画 Gongbi Painting, 花鸟画 Flower and Bird painting
Brush Hair Size: 0.35 * 1.9 cm
Product Size: 24.5 x 0.7 x 0.7 cm
Product Weight: 5.2
Shipping size: 27.5 x 5 x 0.7 cm
Inkston 0903WsWl 古法小白云 GuFa Xiao BaiYun “Traditional White Cloud Small” 兼毫 Jian Hao Combination Brush
Special Feature: 60 – 65% weasel hair, 35 – 40% wool. The inside part is weasel hair; the outside part is wool. £10.97 (GBP)
Brand: inkston
Maker: Xu Shi Chun
Materials: Bamboo, JianHao hair
Packaging: silk sleeve
Recommend to: Advanced Level, Beginners, Medium Level, Professionals
Suitable for: Calligraphy, Chinese Painting, 写意画 Freehand Painting, 楷书 KaiShu Regular Script calligraphy, 花鸟画 Flower and Bird painting, 草书 CaoShu "grass" Cursive Script calligraphy
Brush Hair Size: 3.3 * 0.7 cm
Product Size: 26.2 x 0.9 x 0.9 cm
Product Weight: 16
Shipping size: 26.5 x 3 x 2 cm
INKSTON Expert Flower/ Bird Xuan Paper
INKSTON Expert Flower/ Bird 45 Xuan paper contains 33-38% Pteroceltis Tatarinowii tree bark, it is untreated/unsized (raw/uncooked in Chinese) and has a tiny portion of added calcium, which makes the paper very sensitive to express different kinds of inks. Therefore, the paper is specially suitable for paintings of flowers and birds. To make the Expert grade Xuan paper the fibres are steamed/boiled…£9.87 – £72.11
Brand: inkston
Maker: Inkston
Materials: 棉料 Mian Liao
Recommend to: Advanced Level, Beginners, Medium Level, Professionals
Suitable for: 花鸟画 Flower and Bird painting
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