Introduction to Formal Training in Painting. Ink Wash Painting

Author: Xiao Zhuyu
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Publish Date: 2003-10-01
Features: Ink is the main color of ink painting and is used the most. Generally, is used! Ink is divided into five colors, mainly using water to adjust the thickness and thinness of the ink color. Common inks include (jiao mo - dry ink), (nong mo - thick ink), (dan mo - light ink), (gan mo - dry ink), (shi mo - wet ink), and various changes in thickness, thinness, dryness, and wetness within a single brushstroke. In ink painting, coloring is generally simple and follows the principle of "giving color according to the object," without focusing on the warm and cool changes of colors or the influence of the environment on colors. Generally, avoid flat coloring. When mixing colors, first rinse the brush clean, then dip it to create a gradient from light at the base to dark at the tip, so that the brushstroke naturally has a gradient effect. When coloring, pay attention to brushwork—avoid over-multiplying strokes, as repeated application will make the colors lose their vibrancy and appear muddled. To avoid excessive brightness in the colors, add a touch of light ink according to the needs of the painting, making the colors appear deeper and more substantial.