Diverse and Varied: Painting the Majestic Eagle -- New Edition of Chinese Painting Training Series II

Author: Wu Zulu wrote
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Publish Date: 2006-03-01
Features: Eagle is a large carnivorous raptor. This book introduces the painting techniques of writing-style eagle. The author first analyzes the forehead, claws, and wings of the eagle separately, depicting various angles of forms. Then, the steps and techniques of painting eagles are introduced respectively; finally, various dynamic poses of eagles are displayed for readers and practitioners to use. The focus of painting eagles is to capture their robust and untamed spirit, so the brushwork should be decisive, bold, and unrestrained. Especially when painting the feathers of an eagle's outstretched wings in flight, use a large brush fully dipped in ink and complete it in one go—never hesitate or pause midway.
In writing-style paintings featuring eagles, there are mainly two categories: flying eagles and standing eagles. Flying eagles are often depicted against backgrounds of clouds or sea surfaces, while standing eagles are commonly shown perched on pine tree branches or rocks. Therefore, while learning to paint eagles, it is also necessary to learn to paint some complementary elements such as clouds, water, or mountains, rocks, and pine trees. This not only makes the composition more substantial and engaging but also enhances the atmosphere or enriches the depth of the artwork.