Relax With Landscape Brush Painting - Trees

Oriental Brush Art - Freehand Landscape Painting

What you'll learn
Grasp the key principles of the tree painting in the oriental landscape painting world
Learn to paint 12 species of trees
Paint trees in groups and in the distance
Lay solid foundation for further advance landscape brush art
Requirements
No special requirements, and you will only need simple materials
Description
The tree painting is an important component of the oriental landscape painting. When looking at the artworks of the landscape painting, it is clear that trees are crucial, regardless of the size of these artworks. Some say that the tees are the outfits of the mountains, and the first step of a decent landscape painting is the tree painting. It is possible to consider trees the soul of the landscape painting, and therefore in order to paint the landscapes well, we must first grasp the tree painting.Course StructureThis course contains essential information about tree painting using ink and rice paper, within the family of freehand landscape painting, and it is divided into 3 sections. We begin with an overview of tree painting, and then move on to a detailed study of 12 selected species of trees. Finally we will discuss how to put trees in a group, and how to paint these groups that feature far away trees. Throughout the course you will be able to see many painting demonstrations, along with lots of useful tips.MaterialsInk, small brush, (raw) rice paper“The clearest way into the Universe is through a forest wilderness.”Look forward to seeing you in class! 

Overview

Section 1: Introduction

Lecture 1 How to Prepare & Hold a Brush

Lecture 2 Introduction to Oriental Brush Painting

Section 2: Tree Painting Overview

Lecture 3 All About Tree Painting

Section 3: Trees in Detail

Lecture 4 Pine

Lecture 5 Cypress

Lecture 6 Willow & Populus

Lecture 7 Toon & Tree of Heaven

Lecture 8 Maple

Lecture 9 Gingko

Lecture 10 Fir

Lecture 11 Parasol Tree

Lecture 12 Peach & Plum Tree

Lecture 13 Bamboo

Section 4: Trees in Groups

Lecture 14 Trees in Groups-1

Lecture 15 Trees in Groups-2

Section 5: Trees in the Distance

Lecture 16 Trees in the Distance

You love the oriental landscape painting, and would like to advance your skills in the tree painting,You enjoy Asian culture and art,This course can be beneficial for both beginners and more experienced art lovers