Learn to Paint Orchids -- A Series of Books on Ink Wash Painting of Flowers and Birds

Author: Jiang Fengbai
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Publish Date: 2000-06-01
Features: Orchids have become a symbol of noble character and a representation of the pursuit of beauty. People strive to regulate themselves according to the noble virtues of orchids and take it upon themselves to cultivate a high-minded spirit in social cultural civilization. The characteristics of traditional Chinese painting emphasize brushwork techniques and use the highly artistic "lines" from calligraphy as the foundation for shaping. Since ancient times, calligraphy has been regarded as the foundation of painting techniques, and the brushwork in painting benefits from calligraphy. When learning to paint orchids, we must highlight the elegant and graceful charm of orchid leaves, which requires practicing calligraphy and mastering the technique of making dynamic lines. This is also the fundamental skill of learning traditional Chinese painting. When painting a sweeping orchid, the grip requires hanging the wrist and elbow. By using the entire body's strength, wrist strength, and arm strength, one can achieve momentum, which is similar to practicing qigong and thus beneficial to health.