Creative Aging: An Introduction to Chinese Brush Painting with Jade Lam
Participants will learn about the fundamental concepts and techniques of Chinese brush painting. This virtual course will focus on studying the Four Noble Plants - the bamboo, the orchid, the chrysanthemum, and the plum blossom, as well as landscapes. Participants will explore their symbolic meanings and practice the unique brushstrokes for painting these subjects.
Bilingual: English/Chinese {Cantonese}
Supply List:
A bottled ink; Chinese or Sumi paint brush; rice paper; optional: watercolor (both Western and Chinese watercolor will work); household bowl or cup to hold water; household plate or color palette to hold ink; paper towel for water absorption; newspapers/cloth/felt for protection of your table (Rice paper is thin so ink may go through it. To protect your table, place newspapers/papers or a piece of cloth/felt underneath your rice paper when you paint.)
Registration is required.
Brooklyn Digital: Connecting Through Creative Aging has been made possible by Lifetime Arts with a grant from The New York Community Trust.
Participants will learn about the fundamental concepts and techniques of Chinese brush painting. This virtual course will focus on studying the Four Noble Plants - the bamboo, the orchid, the chrysanthemum, and the plum blossom, as well as landscapes. Participants will explore their symbolic meanings and practice the unique brushstrokes for painting these subjects.
Bilingual: English/Chinese {Cantonese}
Supply List:
A bottled ink; Chinese or Sumi paint brush; rice paper; optional: watercolor (both Western and Chinese watercolor will work); household bowl or cup to hold water; household plate or color palette to hold ink; paper towel for water absorption; newspapers/cloth/felt for protection of your table (Rice paper is thin so ink may go through it. To protect your table, place newspapers/papers or a piece of cloth/felt underneath your rice paper when you paint.)
Registration is required.
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