Description
We shall begin the class with a short practice of Chinese calligraphy which forms the basis of Chinese brush painting. We shall explore brush methods for the Four Gentlemen: the Plum 梅, the Orchid 蘭, the Bamboo 竹, and the Chrysanthemum 菊, which represent the four different Confucian virtues. Students are expected to study these plants through power-point presentations, to watch demonstrations by the teacher, to experiment brush techniques, and to do homework for completing a painting of each plant each week. The studio lessons will be enhanced by discussions on Chinese painting theory and philosophy.
Painting supplies for new students: Order from: Oriental Art Supply: www.orientalartsupply.com
(It takes about 5 days for the products to arrive.)
Supplies to be ordered (approximately $60):
- Pre Series: Brush Set (4 brushes)
- OAS Practice Roll (Small)
- Chung Hwa Ink (100 ml)
- Marie’s Chinese Watercolor Set.
All Students: Please prepare water containers: e.g. a container with 3 segments, or 3 cups; a palette for water colors; and a piece felt to protect your table and painting.
Son-Mey Chiu (ED.D. Harvard University; Chinese Master Emerita, Boston Latin School) is a professional Chinese painter. She had taught at the Massachusetts College of Art and Design, the Decordova Museum, the Harvard Graduate School of Education and other New England institutions.
