Chinese Red Bean Brush

Chinese Red Bean Brush

by Jaime
(Melbourne, Australia)

Green Gum

I read a few books on chinese watercolour techniques, and decided to apply them to my work. The brushstrokes used to paint bamboo leaves were so beautiful, and I thought that the technique would translate well to Australian Gum Leaves. I love painting gums, they are so grand and strong, and varied in their texture. This one is painted using a medium chinese Red Bean Brush, with chinese black ink for the outline.

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Apr 29, 2009
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Chinese Red Bean Brush
by: Mary Ann

There is nothing more valuable to a painter than learning to use the brush properly. Chinese and Japanese painting strokes are invaluable in any kind of painting. However, you do not necessarily need a specific brush to do them. Just a good round brush that comes to a fine point. I use squirrel mops which are similar to Chinese brushes to accomplish the same thing. But I can also use any good round brush. You did a nice job with delicate strokes in this painting. Keep up the good work.