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Updated August 2011
Fall 2011
Pacific Art League of Palo Alto
668 Ramona Street, Printmaking Room (second floor)
- Chinese Calligraphy and Brush Painting (all levels), Sep. 12 – Sep. 26 and Nov. 21 – Dec. 5 (in two parts due to instructor's travel schedule)
Mondays, 7 pm – 9 pm
- Chinese Brush Painting (all levels), Sep. 13 – Sep. 27 and Nov. 22 – Dec. 6 (in two parts due to instructor's travel schedule)
Tuesdays,10 am – 12:00 pm
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Class Descriptions
Chinese Brush Painting
Students will learn techniques developed by Chinese masters to portray
a rich diversity of subjects from flowers, trees, bamboo, birds, animals
and insects to grand landscapes. Students will paint with ink and watercolor
on rice paper with emphasis on brush control and composition. This course
aims to harmonize classical techniques with contemporary art theories,
allowing the individual artist to adapt these universal lessons to his
or her own artistic style. This winter session will focus on blossoms
(plum, cherry, peach), crabs and morning glory.
Chinese Calligraphy
Calligraphy and painting are inseparable disciplines in Chinese art. Students
will learn ink and brush techniques and various calligraphic scripts (such
as Large Seal, Small Seal, Li, Running, Running-Grass and Grass styles)
with emphasis on Standard script. Knowledge of Chinese language or characters
is not required.
Materials List
Please note that we will discuss materials during the first class. If
you already have any of the following materials please bring them to the
first meeting:
- Ink stick or liquid ink
- Ink holder
- Brush, medium size (you may want large and/or small brushes as well)
- Paper, newsprint or rice paper (pad, sheet or roll)
- Watercolors
- Paper towels
- Newspaper or piece of felt for working surface/padding
- Any container for water
- Palette or dish for mixing colors
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