Painting the Lotus with Fine Brushwork - Modern Fine Brushwork Techniques

Author: Li Min
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Publish Date: 2006-04-01
Features: The lines appearing in painting do not exist in natural objects, but they are a convenient and concise means of shaping the form of objects. In ancient times, they were mastered by early humans. In China, due to the development of calligraphy art, the expressiveness and artistic quality of lines have been greatly enhanced. Chinese calligraphy and painting use conical brushes, which are particularly suitable for line drawing. Therefore, the application of line drawing is inseparably linked with Chinese painting. Chinese painting emphasizes the "bone method of using the brush," even considering it an important standard for measuring the level of artistic skill. The "bone method" should include two meanings: first, the depiction of forms must be accurate and vivid; second, the brushwork must be strong and powerful, which is the requirement for line drawing.