Chinese painting beginner training: Peony. Freehand style chapter

Author: Yang Qianliang
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Features: Peony is a renowned and precious flower in China, blooming in late spring with large, vibrant, and luxurious flowers. The Chinese people regard it as a symbol of prosperity and elegance, and it is hailed as the "King of Flowers." Tang poets once praised peony with the lines "National beauty, drunk in the morning light; Heavenly fragrance, dyeing clothes at night," from which peony earned the noble title of "National Beauty and Heavenly Fragrance." This book provides an in-depth yet accessible introduction to the freehand painting techniques of peony, serving as a learning, reference, and practice guide for painting enthusiasts or beginners in art.