Date: Tuesday, November 12, 2024
Time Schedule by Region:
PST (Pacific Standard Time): 9:00 am - 12:30 pm
EST (Eastern Standard Time): 12:00 pm - 3:30 pm
GMT (Greenwich Mean Time): 5:00 pm - 8:30 pm
CET (Central European Time): 6:00 pm - 9:30 pm
Location: Online via Zoom
Join us for an enriching artistic experience as we delve into the elegant world of Gongbi painting with renowned artist Victoria Li. In this workshop, we will focus on the exquisite and symbolic dual-color spider Chrysanthemums. Explore the beauty and resilience of chrysanthemums, perfect for holiday decorations. Learn about chrysanthemums as one of the "Four Gentlemen" in Chinese literati painting and understand their significance as the last flower of the year. This workshop is designed to enhance your skills in the gongbi technique, focusing on achieving precision and beauty with dual-color spider chrysanthemums, which is not possible to achieve in the spontaneous style of Chinese Brush Painting (CBP).
Workshop Highlights:
- Focus on the exquisite and symbolic dual-color spider Chrysanthemums.
- Explore the beauty and resilience of chrysanthemums, perfect for holiday decorations.
- Learn about chrysanthemums as one of the "Four Gentlemen" in Chinese literati painting.
- Understand their significance as the last flower of the year.
Prepare for a journey that merges the meticulous art of Gongbi painting with the captivating beauty of Geraniums. Whether you're a seasoned artist or a beginner looking to explore traditional Chinese art, this workshop will offer valuable insights and hands-on practice, allowing you to refine your technique while celebrating nature's beauty.
Please review the required class supplies list below to ensure you're fully prepared for this artistic experience. Detailed handouts will be emailed to all registrants the weekend before the class. Reserve your spot today and immerse yourself in the timeless beauty of Gongbi painting!
Supplies List (Costs not included in the class fee. Please click on the links to order):
- None-absorbent Sized Xuan Paper: For this workshop, you will need 2 pieces of 13.5" x 9" sized Xuan paper. Cicada-wing-sized Xuan is highly recommended for sharper lines: Cicada-wing-sized Xuan Paper
- Brushes:
- Color and Ink:
- LED Lightbox (Optional): A4 size for tracing