Introduction to Formal Training in Painting - Ink Wash 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. Common inks include dry ink, thick ink, thin ink, dry ink, wet ink, and various changes in thickness and dryness within a single brushstroke. In ink painting, coloring is generally simple and follows the principle of "giving color according to the type," 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 wash the brush clean, then dip it to create a gradient from light at the base to dark at the tip, so that a single brushstroke will have a gradient effect. When coloring, the brushwork should also be considered. Avoid over-painting, as repeated application will make the colors lose their brightness and appear dull. To avoid excessive vibrancy in the colors, add some thin ink to the colors according to the needs of the painting, making the colors appear more profound and heavy.