Relax With Chinese Painting - Chicken

Painting chicks, roosters, hens and golden pheasants using brush and rice paper.

What you'll learn

Learn about the chicken in Chinese culture.

Learn about the structure of chicks, roosters, hens and golden pheasant and how to paint them.

Learn to paint nice backgrounds for the painting projects.

Learn to paint three projects that involve chicks, roosters, hens and golden pheasant.

Requirements

Painting materials, which is introduced in the course.

Description

Welcome to Relax with Chinese Painting - Chicken, a journey into the graceful and symbolic world of traditional Chinese brush painting. This course is designed to immerse you in both the artistic and cultural significance of chickens in Chinese art, while providing a meditative and creative space to explore the beauty of this timeless painting style.In this course, I would like to invite you to immerse yourself in the elegance and tranquility of Chinese freehand painting (xieyi) as we explore the fascinating world of chickens, a cherished symbol in Chinese culture. In Relax with Chinese Painting - Chicken, you’ll learn to paint captivating renditions of chickens in their various forms—rooster, hen, chicks, and the magnificent golden pheasant—while understanding the deeper meanings they carry in Chinese symbolism.Part 1: IntroductionPart 2: Painting PreparationPart 3: Chicken in Oriental Art & CulturePart 4: Painting TechniquesPart 5: Practical Painting ProjectsBy the end of this course, you will have gained a deeper understanding of Chinese freehand painting techniques and completed three unique pieces that showcase the symbolic beauty of chickens in Chinese art. More importantly, you will have experienced the calming, meditative rhythm of this traditional painting style, which allows for both creativity and relaxation.

Overview

Section 1: Introduction

Lecture 1 Introduction

Lecture 2 Materials

Section 2: Painting Techniques

Lecture 3 Chicken Culture

Lecture 4 Chicken Painting Techniques

Lecture 5 Flowers & Insects for the Background

Section 3: Painting Projects

Lecture 6 Project 1

Lecture 7 Project 2

Lecture 8 Project 3

Beginners and more experienced art lovers alike.,Anybody who enjoys oriental brush painting.