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Four Gentlemen
Four Noble Plants
Four Treasures
Ink
Japanese Sumi-E
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meditation
mindfulness
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Product details
- ISBN 9780719841613
- Weight: 326g
- Dimensions: 172 x 242mm
- Publication Date: 14 Feb 2023
- Publisher: The Crowood Press Ltd
- Publication City/Country: GB
- Product Form: Paperback
- Language: English
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Draw nature your own, unique way inspired by East Asian artistic traditions.
This practical book introduces the art of brush drawing to complete beginners. It explains how to recreate the serene beauty of the natural world, including the Four Noble Plants, with minimal marks. All you need is a brush, ink and paper. Learn about brush drawing through the simple exercises that this book demonstrates and discover a place to ‘be’ that arises through doing rather than thinking.
The brush – explore mark, line and textures Inspiration from nature – draw leaves and flowers, as well as trees and landscapes
Practical exercises – be guided through step-by-step instructions
Contemplation – find peacefulness through the brush and the process.
CHRISTINE FORBES is a well-respected artist and teacher, who has embraced the philosophies and drawing practices from the East. She has developed her own approach to the art of the brush, which is based on Chinese ink drawing and painting.
