Product Description

Learn how to combine the traditional, natural subjects of Chinese painting with modern water colour techniques with this colourful hybrid of techniques. It is suitable for both beginner and intermediate watercolourists.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #671209 in Books
• Published on: 2000-10-26
• Format: Illustrated
• Original language: English
• Binding: Hardcover
• 144 pages

Customer Reviews

A beautifully produced, inspiring book
Lian Quan Zhen is showing how he has married his traditonal chinese painting with watercour. The painting and illustrations are a joy that makes me want to gaze at them in awe. His paint pouring and blending are an inspiration. I first borrowed the book from the library, but bought my own before I had to give it back - I could'nt bear to part with it!

Informative, well illustrated and generates enthusiasum.
I love Oriental art as well as Western Art. The concept of combining the two is unique and inspirational. I am a botanical artist but I also lecture on Chinese Brush Painting and Western Calligraphy as well as Botanical Art. I have a thirst for knowledge so I am an avid reader and book collector, this particular book will become one of of my most well used and prized possessions. The illustrations are stunning and the text guides one along on 'how to do' lines with excellent examples of the way to construct subject matter for your own paintings. I particularly liked the examples of fish. Taking on board the excellent concise information, I hope to pass on the enjoyment and inspiration I have derived from reading and using this wonderful book, to my mature students.