2-hour LIVE online class with Miranda Fuller
Sunday, August 9, 2020: 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM CDT
$30.00 — This class is open to all levels.
LIMITED TO 6 STUDENTS.
Traditional Chinese brush painting artists seek to capture the spirit of nature. The technique encourages imagination and asks you to paint what you want to see, not what you actually see.
Each paint stroke is created with love, intention, and purpose. There is no retouching. Details are applied near the end of the painting to add dimension and texture.
You will learn about the materials used in class, Chinese painting, and the wide variety of strokes that you can achieve with one brush!
This technique is not only for stand alone paintings, but also for creating beautiful cards, envelopes, gift tags, gift wrap, bookmarks…the options are endless.
Digital handouts with step-by-step instruction will be provided.
This class is open to all levels.
LIMITED TO 6 STUDENTS.
A welcome email containing a link to download the handouts and virtual WebEx classroom information will be sent to students after registration.
For your convenience, the following supplies can be purchased on Miranda’s Teacher Supply page at Paper and Ink Arts.
Class Supply List
Ruby Satin Pointed Triangle Brush, Medium
One round brush, size 4, 6, or 8
Gouache or watercolor. There are two options:
BEGINNER — Pan Set: Any set you have or like. Miranda will be using the Niji Yasutomo Aquarelle Watercolors for class. Most of the colors are opaque and look lovely on dark papers.
INTERMEDIATE/ADVANCED — Tubes: red, blue, yellow, black, white
M. Graham & Co. Gouache, Individual Colors: Napthol Red, Phthalocyanine Blue, Azo Yellow, Ivory Black, Titanium White; OR
Holbein Artists’ Gouache 15ml, Primary Colors Set of 5
Palette with at least 10 deep wells for mixing tubes of paint. If you are using a pan set that has a lid, you may skip this and mix the paint in the lid.
Hot Press Watercolor Paper
Scissors (optional, if you don’t want to hand-tear your paper)
Bone Folder (optional, for creasing paper)
Dropper bottle filled with water
Two to three pint-size water containers (jelly jar size) for washing the brush
Paper towels, handkerchief, or old t-shirt for blotting and cleaning
Something to lay underneath your paper while painting:
An old sheet, old white or gray t-shirt, newspaper, large paper bag, or blotter paper
Extras/Optional Supplies
Ruby Satin Pointed Triangle Brush, Extra Small
Niji Pearlescent Watercolors. These colors super fun and delicate on light papers and pop on dark papers!
Molly Marbles Watercolors. Gorgeous handmade artist watercolors made in Nashville by Molly Margaret. Supplies are limited so make sure you sign-up for her mailing list!
“The Chinese Brush Painting Bible” by Jane Dwight. This book is a wonderful resource.
Soft, felt-like painting mat. Felt mats are nice because they are washable and reusable. An old blanket or an old, folded top sheet works great! There are a few options available online or you can purchase a yard from a local fabric store. Just make sure it is washable.
The Masters Brush Cleaner and Preserver
Strathmore ArtAgain Black Paper Pad, 9x12