Rongbaozhai Painting Spectrum 174

Author: Mei Yanhua
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Publish Date: 2005-05-01
Features: The vulture, also known as the eagle, has a powerful beak that curves in the middle. Larger species can spread their wings to seven or eight feet, and their feet are covered with feathers. They are more fierce than eagles and prey on animals such as roe deer and deer. Although both eagles and vultures belong to the family Accipitridae, artists who paint () often prefer to include eagles in their works. This is because eagles are admired for their bravery, agility, and beauty, being the king of all birds. In this painting manual, the author has included some eagle artworks, and as per the editor's request, has also illustrated the steps for painting eagles, along with some sketches of eagles. However, the manual primarily focuses on the vulture. Here, the author also wants to discuss the vulture.
When it comes to painting the vulture, the depth of the inkwell is difficult to fathom. Based on the author's experience, there are indeed some nuances in this. The principles of painting are similar to other arts, with a strong emphasis on mastering the basics, and the foundation of painting is sketching. Since this is a manual and not a verbal or face-to-face lecture, the author wishes to share some insights before diving in.
Over the decades of practicing painting, the author has always been honest in sketching, viewing it as the lifeblood of painting.