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East Meets West

Chinese & Watercolor Painting

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July 21, 2013 – July 26, 2013
Location:
Rhinebeck, NY
Course:
SM13-3205-324
Teacher:
Lian Zhen
Tuition:
$425
Materials Fee:
$45
SM13-3205-324Lian Zhen,
Description

Join this 5-day immersion in Chinese painting and watercolor with a master of the art form, Lian Zhen.

This workshop begins with an introduction to Chinese painting styles. Then, we learn how to use Chinese brushes, ink, and colors, and get an overview of Asian art theory. After two days, we move on to watercolor. We learn the fundamentals of composition and coloring, and Zhen’s unique techniques, including color pouring and blending.

Throughout the week, there is plenty of opportunity for us to practice and experiment with our painting process. Returning participants refresh their technique and have the option of painting new subjects.

 

More Information

 $45 materials fee; include when you register. Limited enrollment, please register early.

Things to Bring:

Watercolor painting material:

Brushes:
Round - number 1, 2, 4, 6 & 8
Flat - ¼ inch, ½ inch and 1 inch
Colors (tubes):
Three tubes of the primary colors from any of the following (medium sizes): One Blue - Antwerp Blue (Windsor and Newton), Prussian Blue (M.Graham &Co.); One Yellow - Hansa Yellow Light (M.Graham &Co.), Arylide Yellow (DVP); One Red - Pyrrol Red (M.Graham &Co.), Quinacridone Rose(M.Graham &Co.) Also, other similar primary colors are OK.
Paper:
Two full sheets or three half sheets of Arches 140 lb Cold Press watercolor papers.
Palette:
One large size palette.
Masking Fluid:
A new bottle of light colored art-masking fluid (Pebeo is recommended, less then 1 1/2 year old).
Other:
One plywood board or gatorboard size about 16"x23" for taping down the watercolor paper (half sheet), Three small dishes for making color liquids, a roll of masking tape or clear packing tape, 2 sheets of graphite papers (transfer paper, erasable), a hair dryer, a medium size water sprayer, an apron, 3 sheets of tracing papers size about 15"x12", a pare of scissors, a teaspoon of table salt, a B2 or #2 pencil, erasers and one roll of white paper towel.

Below are the Chinese painting materials included in the materials fee for the workshop:

Chinese painting material:

Shuan Paper(rice paper):
One mature (sized) and three raw Shuan Papers (size approximately 30 inch x50 inch).
Brushes:
Four Chinese brushes from extra small to large.
Ink:
One small bottle Chinese painting ink.
Colors:
Chinese painting colors (12 tubes in one set).

The faculty will also supply additional materials not listed above.  Once class has begun, if you should choose to transfer out of this course, the materials fee of $45 that you had paid upon registration is non-refundable.

Schedule
Sunday
4:00 p.m.–7:00 p.m.Check In (Rooms available after 5:00 p.m.)
8:00 p.m.–8:20 p.m.Omega Welcome (Orientation)
 
Monday
9:00 a.m.–NoonWorkshop
2:30 p.m.–5:00 p.m.Workshop
 
Tuesday
9:00 a.m.–NoonWorkshop
2:30 p.m.–5:00 p.m.Workshop
 
Wednesday
9:00 a.m.–NoonWorkshop
 
Thursday
9:00 a.m.–NoonWorkshop
2:30 p.m.–5:00 p.m.Workshop
 
Friday
9:00 a.m.–NoonWorkshop
Noon–1:00 p.m.Check Out
Teachers
Lian Zhen

Lian Zhen has exhibited his paintings internationally and has works in numerous institutional and private collections, including the MIT Museum. He is author of Chinese Watercolor Techniques: Painting Animals; Chinese Painting Techniques for Exquisite Watercolor; Chinese Watercolor Techniques for Exquisite Flowers, and other books. He taught watercolor at the University of California at Berkeley for eight years and now offers workshops internationally. lianspainting.com

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