Calligraphy and Painting of Freehand Flower and Bird Painting Techniques, Volume 6, Orchids, Bamboo, Trees, and Rocks

Author: Cao Guojian
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Publish Date: 2000-06-01
Features: The painting techniques of orchids, bamboos, trees, and rocks are an important part of learning flower-and-bird painting. They serve as a fundamental practice for mastering the brushwork and ink techniques of freehand floral painting. Orchids, bamboos, trees, and rocks, in terms of subject matter, can stand alone as individual works or be combined with each other or serve as companions to other flowers to form a complete composition, enhancing the integrity of the composition. This section is written in easy-to-understand language with detailed illustrations, covering from the basic strokes of the brush to the combination of multiple strokes, progressing from simple to complex, in an accessible and concise manner, making it convenient for self-study. The (demonstration works) appended at the end of the book can be used as references for practice.
In the section on orchids, the differences in structure between orchids and daylilies, as well as the techniques for rendering leaves and their combinations, are explained. The section on bamboos covers the brushwork and ink techniques for stems, joints, branches, and leaves, as well as various forms of top arrangements. It also briefly introduces the characteristics of bamboos in different weather conditions (wind, sunny, rainy, snow) and colored bamboos. The section on trees explains the painting techniques, brushwork, and coloring of six common species: pine, cypress, willow, catalpa, palm, and ironwood. The section on rocks discusses multiple painting techniques for granite and lake rocks in flower-and-bird painting, along with explanations for rendering slopes, water outlets, and various types of weeds.