The Simple Art of Chinese Brush Painting: Create your own Oriental flowers, plants, and birds for joy and harmony

Both the beginner and the improver will benefit from this delightful introduction to painting in the Chinese style. There is a logical progression from an understanding of the need to prepare ones spiritual link to the subjects of the painting to the actual practicalities of doing the painting. The projects in the book are explained step by step with relevant and clear illustrations of the artwork as it progresses as well as photographs of the artist's hands and how to hold the brushes. The history of Chinese painting is brief but comprehensive covering early to modern day styles. The "four perfections"-the image, poetry, calligraphy and signature are all covered with clear examples. Even the mounting process is covered. This is an absolute gem at all levels. A pleasure to read even if you are not interested in doing the painting as it gives you an insight into looking at Chinese art in an informed way. Thank you Que Lei Lei.

Book arrived very quickly in mint condition. I couldn't be more pleased especially as it was very cheap.

i enjoyed looking at the book because gave me to do diffirent ideas for my art

What a beautiful and inspiring book full of the most fabulous pictures and clear instructions

Had seen this in the local library and found the information very useful. When I found it available to purchase couldn't wait to receive it.

Really pleased with this book. It's in lovely condition and I'm sure I'll get a lot of use out of it.

Very clear, good colour reproduction

Yes, just what I wanted