- Hardcover: 128 pages
- Publisher: North Light Books (Feb 6 2009)
- Language: English
- ISBN-10: 1600610889
- ISBN-13: 978-1600610882
- Product Dimensions: 27.9 x 22.4 x 1.5 cm
- Shipping Weight: 771 g
- Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: #132,590 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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Combine Chinese and Western painting techniques to create beautiful flower paintings.
- 80 pages of exciting step-by-step watercolor demonstrations
- 16 popular flowers, 8 of them in both Western and Eastern styles
- Traditional Chinese painting materials and techniques
- 4 creative variations for further experimentation
About the Author
Lian Zhen was born in Canton, China, and started sketching and painting when he was 10 years old. He received a B.A. from the University of California at Berkeley in 1992 and his Masters degree in Architecture from MIT in 1996. His art teaching experience includes eight years at the University of California at Berkeley, where he taught watercolor outdoor sketching. He also teaches watercolor and Chinese painting workshops internationally. To see more of Lian's work, visit www.lianspainting.com.
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This review is from: Chinese Watercolor Techniques For Exquisite Flowers (Hardcover)
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Brushstroke simplicity,
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This review is from: Chinese Watercolor Techniques For Exquisite Flowers (Hardcover)
Like all his books, it is essential to read the introduction and instructions at the beginning of his books. His explanations touch the heart and soul of the brushstroke.
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Another excellent book by Lian Zhen,
By Mary Beth Zeni "Jade Butterfly Studio" - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: Chinese Watercolor Techniques For Exquisite Flowers (Hardcover)
Lian Zhen has again written another excellent book on traditional Chinese painting techniques and his unique style of merging Chinese painting methods with western watercolor. This book will provide hours of instruction and inspiration for all levels of artists - from beginner to advanced. The book includes detailed information about materials, basic techniques, Chinese painting composition, 13 flower demonstrations, and 4 experimental Chinese painting techniques. Eight of the 13 flower demonstrations include step-by-step instructions for both Chinese and western watercolor methods so one can compare and contrast the two methods. The book, like Lian Zhen's seminars, will assit you to find and develop your style as a painter.
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Chinese Watercolor Techniques,
By Mrs. Erika Kussmann "Erika" - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: Chinese Watercolor Techniques For Exquisite Flowers (Hardcover)
This book not only takes some of the mystery out of chinese brush painting, but also explains the philosophy behind the beautiful work. It is most helpfull to those of us who paint impressionistic watercolors in the western style and are trying to free ourselves of overpainting with too much detail ie. to find and paint "the essence." A great book!
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Chinese Watercolor Floral Painting,
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This review is from: Chinese Watercolor Techniques For Exquisite Flowers (Hardcover)
I highly recommend this book. It makes you want to jump in and try exercises right away.
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