Thanks for your feedback. Yes, the strokes for the bird's head, beak and eye make all the difference in the bird's expression. I often do sheets of just heads to 'warm up' the brush. Happy painting!
Good question. If you paint in 'splashing ink' or 'boneless' style (in other words, you don't paint an outline first and then color it in), you need an absorbent rice paper so the inks can penetrate the paper and can move on the surface. Try double shuen rice paper or cotton paper if you don't like thin rice paper.
You do have a gifted hand! I have been practicing sumi e for 4 years and have just been able to produce an image worth keeping! Practice is the key. You are right. I love watching you paint....you inspire!
thanks! I cried a lot at the beginning as I tried to master the strokes. Trouble is - one's expectations just keep getting higher! I put up new paintings every week on facebook if you want to see my latest. You don't have to have an account to see them.
@bmbers In this DVD I am using double shuen (thick) rice paper which I have pre-mounted on a board. The brushes are are traditional Chinese round brushes made from natural animal hair. I like hard or springy hair, described in catalogs as weasel or wolf hair, or bamboo/orchid brush. If I am painting peonies, I may use a softer goat hair brush.
It´s really a pleasure to see you painting and feel what you feel while doing so. I wish I could paint some day with my spirit, as my sensei always advices us. You have made my afternoon happy. Thanks a lot. From Córdoba, Argentina. Julia
@bmbers I am glad you are feeling inspired; I am still learning too! We go on learning our whole lives. My teacher is 88 and he says he is still learning. The colors I am using on this DVD are silk dyes because they are very bright and vibrant. They are not easy to use, though, so I recommend using the traditional Chinese chips or tubes like Miss Marie's watercolors.
Thank you very much! My teacher was Chinese, from Jiang Yin, near Wuxi so he taught me the traditional style. He would be very pleased to read your comment!
@anniefaiella The colors spread because I am using silk dyes (dyes that are intended to color silk) on unsized rice paper. I find the effect fascinating too, particularly because it adds such an element of the unknown to each stroke.
Hi Suely! On my last few trips to China and Taiwan, I have found the master artists using a mixture of Marie's Watercolors (which are Chinese tubes), Chinese chip colors, and Western watercolors. As long as you apply them thinly, you shouldn't have a problem with mounting your paintings. Some colors tend to run. I am using all three options and am thinking of moving more to Western watercolors because I think they are better quality and more easily available.
Muchas gracias! If you want to learn this style of painting, I recommend watching videos, or, even better, finding a good teacher. The books only help if you already know what to do - how to hold the brush, how to make the strokes, etc. Good luck!
Thanks, Natalia! I am so happy to hear that you found it helpful - and cosmic! We need all the cosmic we can get these days! I hope you enjoy the other videos on my channel.
I use different medias in paintings, but I love Chinese paintings, mostly flowers. I think I need proper tutoring. This video inspired me to go back to this media. Many thanks.
I like a hard bristle brush for most subjects. If you go to OAS or Blue Heron Arts, they are probably called orchid/bamboo brushes. Soft brushes are good for big petals, like peony, or lotus leaves.
Wow! A comment in Hungarian! Thanks, this is my first. Bing translates it as: "What I see is fantastic. The only regret I have is that now I can see, but I love it." So glad you enjoyed watching!
Hi ! Beautiful! I live in Brazil and I am an enthusiast of sumi-ê. When using color, what would be the difference in between a water based Japanese /Chinese color ink and the regular water color as used at western countries such as Winsnton & Newton or Rubens? I can find japanese colored ink at São Paulo at the Japanese district but it is quite costy so, if there is no much difference... Thanks for you attention Suely
La felicito! es un gusto verla pintando! pode recomendarme algun libro sobre tecnicas de pintura ? yo aqui no encuentro nada (vivo en Portugal) desde ya muchas gracias!
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Thanks, Lisa! In this DVD I am using double shuen (thick) rice paper which I have pre-mounted on a board. The brushes are traditional Chinese round brushes made from natural animal hair. Sometimes I use Western dyes and colors, sometimes I use Chinese color chips and Miss Marie's tubes.
Virginia,, I have noticed that you sign all of your paintings in Chinese then below it in English, I am assuming the Chines characters are your name as they never change, or is it something else. Also you had told me the other day about using my french silk dyes and suggested dab'n glue or something like that for the brush, what type of glue is that? like a glue stick? I have mostly 140 lb watercolor paper here and the same in watercolor cards. Will the french silk dyes work on this WC paper as well as rice paper and thusly if I use an ink stick will that work on WC paper as well? Thanks for all of your help, i am trying to use materials I have got on hand but will also need to buy some as well.
Hello Mitchell, Yes, that's my art name in Chinese, given to me by my master teacher. It is "Wei Jen" and translates as "Nothing But Love" The glue needs to be liquid to mix with water. You need to use an absorbent so-called 'rice' paper if you are going to paint in oriental style. Watercolor paper won't work. OAS and Blue Heron Arts both sell a reasonably priced practice roll paper. I am all for using materials on hand, but not if they won't work! Good luck!
Virginia thank you so much,your Chinese name is well given as your smile and warmth conveys nothing but love. Thank you so much for the information on the use of watercolor paper (or non use) lol I have been several times the OAS site and am looking forward to going to the Blue Heron site. I wondered about the glue, as there was a Chinese man doing brush painting on You Tube talking about using glue water with his color, that is why I thought I would ask you. I could have asked him in the comments but with you being down the road (so to speak) you feel like neighbor :-) Besides I absolutely love your work and warmth as a person. Have a wonderful week Virginia (btw Iove your website as well.
+Virginia Lloyd-Davies Thanks for the tip...I was going to try with either watercolor paper and inks and probably would get frustrated thinking I did sthg wrong ...tks /\
LOL! Ah, the magic brush! That's what we'd say to our teacher, but he would use our brushes, and prove that the magic was in the user, not the brush! Practice is the secret. (darn!)
You may enjoy following me on facebook. I post new paintings and videos there every day. You can access my page even if you don't have a facebook account. Go to facebook, then write /VirginiaLloydDavies.
Thanks for your feedback. Yes, the strokes for the bird's head, beak and eye make all the difference in the bird's expression. I often do sheets of just heads to 'warm up' the brush. Happy painting!
Good question. If you paint in 'splashing ink' or 'boneless' style (in other words, you don't paint an outline first and then color it in), you need an absorbent rice paper so the inks can penetrate the paper and can move on the surface. Try double shuen rice paper or cotton paper if you don't like thin rice paper.
You do have a gifted hand! I have been practicing sumi e for 4 years and have just been able to produce an image worth keeping! Practice is the key. You are right. I love watching you paint....you inspire!
thanks! I cried a lot at the beginning as I tried to master the strokes. Trouble is - one's expectations just keep getting higher! I put up new paintings every week on facebook if you want to see my latest. You don't have to have an account to see them.
@bmbers In this DVD I am using double shuen (thick) rice paper which I have pre-mounted on a board. The brushes are are traditional Chinese round brushes made from natural animal hair. I like hard or springy hair, described in catalogs as weasel or wolf hair, or bamboo/orchid brush. If I am painting peonies, I may use a softer goat hair brush.
It´s really a pleasure to see you painting and feel what you feel while doing so. I wish I could paint some day with my spirit, as my sensei always advices us.
You have made my afternoon happy. Thanks a lot. From Córdoba, Argentina. Julia
@bmbers I am glad you are feeling inspired; I am still learning too! We go on learning our whole lives. My teacher is 88 and he says he is still learning. The colors I am using on this DVD are silk dyes because they are very bright and vibrant. They are not easy to use, though, so I recommend using the traditional Chinese chips or tubes like Miss Marie's watercolors.
Vos iris sont sublimes et l'ensemble de l'œuvre. J'aime beaucoup. Bravo Madame
Vous êtes trop gentille! Merci bien!
Thank you very much! My teacher was Chinese, from Jiang Yin, near Wuxi so he taught me the traditional style. He would be very pleased to read your comment!
@anniefaiella The colors spread because I am using silk dyes (dyes that are intended to color silk) on unsized rice paper. I find the effect fascinating too, particularly because it adds such an element of the unknown to each stroke.
Hi Suely! On my last few trips to China and Taiwan, I have found the master artists using a mixture of Marie's Watercolors (which are Chinese tubes), Chinese chip colors, and Western watercolors. As long as you apply them thinly, you shouldn't have a problem with mounting your paintings. Some colors tend to run. I am using all three options and am thinking of moving more to Western watercolors because I think they are better quality and more easily available.
Muchas gracias! If you want to learn this style of painting, I recommend watching videos, or, even better, finding a good teacher. The books only help if you already know what to do - how to hold the brush, how to make the strokes, etc. Good luck!
Love it, Thats so awesome. Thanks so much for sharing it with us. Cant wait to see more.
Stunning. absolutely stunning. Im going to try it too (wont be a patch on your's but still). What an inspiration.
wow , remarkable brush strokes indeed ,,you are a gifted artist .
Thanks! The key is always regular practice!
que lindo pinta maestra en acuarela,me imagino que no es facil la felicito por su arte Dios la bendiga
Hi Seeb san! That's where the hours and hours of practice come in!
Thank you so much! This is beautiful, cosmic, and very helpful at the same time. Cordial greetings!
Thanks, Natalia! I am so happy to hear that you found it helpful - and cosmic! We need all the cosmic we can get these days! I hope you enjoy the other videos on my channel.
Muchas gracias! Happy painting! I am sure you will do very well!
I use different medias in paintings, but I love Chinese paintings, mostly flowers. I think I need proper tutoring. This video inspired me to go back to this media. Many thanks.
Glad to know it helped, +Lw88ful. Let me know how you get on. I'm always happy to answer questions.
I like a hard bristle brush for most subjects. If you go to OAS or Blue Heron Arts, they are probably called orchid/bamboo brushes. Soft brushes are good for big petals, like peony, or lotus leaves.
that is a wonderful work Virginia Lloyd-Davies. I soon in my class, I will paint with Chinese Paint, and I think You will be my reference.
Thanks, Irvin! Come back often! I'm putting up a bunch of videos this month!
Gracias por compartir estos hermosos videos.
De nada!
I want that brush!
Amit látok az fantasztikus. Amit sajnálok az az, hogy csak most látom, de imádom.
Wow! A comment in Hungarian! Thanks, this is my first. Bing translates it as: "What I see is fantastic. The only regret I have is that now I can see, but I love it."
So glad you enjoyed watching!
Lovely stuff!
Dear Sharon keep your cool. Art is creative not "correct". Whatever gets the job done beautifully.
Thanks, +MathinusG! A lovely way to put it!
Wonderful, congratulations from Brasil.
새가 실감나게 잘그려졌어요
Thank you for your kind comment.
It's awesome! Very beautiful, skills are great!..... Can you also show us how you work with Palette and colour in next videos, please?
Beaoutiful!! I love it!
Thanks, Gonzalo! Be sure to check out my other videos and enjoy those!
Very beautiful art!!!! Very Compliments!!
Beautiful
So beautiful👍👍👍，太美了🌹🌹🌹
Thank you, Linda! Be sure to check out my other videos!
Lindo, encantada com tamanha
perfeição...
Hi !
Beautiful! I live in Brazil and I am an enthusiast of sumi-ê. When using color, what would be the difference in between a water based Japanese /Chinese color ink and the regular water color as used at western countries such as Winsnton & Newton or Rubens?
I can find japanese colored ink at São Paulo at the Japanese district but it is quite costy so, if there is no much difference...
Thanks for you attention
Suely
La felicito! es un gusto verla pintando!
pode recomendarme algun libro sobre tecnicas de pintura ? yo aqui no encuentro nada (vivo en Portugal) desde ya muchas gracias!
muy hermosa su acuarela señora espero que yo tanbien poeda algun dia poder aser una acuarela asi increibre saludos ^^
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Nice painting
I like it
That's so beautiful... Can you tell me what kind of paper and ink that you use please?
Thanks, Lisa! In this DVD I am using double shuen (thick) rice paper which I have pre-mounted on a board. The brushes are traditional Chinese round brushes made from natural animal hair. Sometimes I use Western dyes and colors, sometimes I use Chinese color chips and Miss Marie's tubes.
Virginia Lloyd-Davies Thank you!
I'm struck by the purity and economy of the brush strokes. Inspiring.
what kind of brush are you using ?
i like it very very much,
真羨慕！
choilin wong c
這隨手一筆就得練幾年吧
You have a "golg arms". Just wow.
too good ...melven ... india !
artistic beautiful outstanding
where can i find a chines paint brush
Virginia,, I have noticed that you sign all of your paintings in Chinese then below it in English, I am assuming the Chines characters are your name as they never change, or is it something else.
Also you had told me the other day about using my french silk dyes and suggested dab'n glue or something like that for the brush, what type of glue is that? like a glue stick? I have mostly 140 lb watercolor paper here and the same in watercolor cards. Will the french silk dyes work on this WC paper as well as rice paper and thusly if I use an ink stick will that work on WC paper as well? Thanks for all of your help, i am trying to use materials I have got on hand but will also need to buy some as well.
Hello Mitchell, Yes, that's my art name in Chinese, given to me by my master teacher. It is "Wei Jen" and translates as "Nothing But Love"
The glue needs to be liquid to mix with water. You need to use an absorbent so-called 'rice' paper if you are going to paint in oriental style. Watercolor paper won't work. OAS and Blue Heron Arts both sell a reasonably priced practice roll paper. I am all for using materials on hand, but not if they won't work! Good luck!
Virginia thank you so much,your Chinese name is well given as your smile and warmth conveys nothing but love.
Thank you so much for the information on the use of watercolor paper (or non use) lol
I have been several times the OAS site and am looking forward to going to the Blue Heron site.
I wondered about the glue, as there was a Chinese man doing brush painting on You Tube talking about using glue water with his color, that is why I thought I would ask you. I could have asked him in the comments but with you being down the road (so to speak) you feel like neighbor :-)
Besides I absolutely love your work and warmth as a person.
Have a wonderful week Virginia (btw Iove your website as well.
+Virginia Lloyd-Davies Thanks for the tip...I was going to try with either watercolor paper and inks and probably would get frustrated thinking I did sthg wrong ...tks /\
lindo!
What paper do you use?
I am using single thickness raw xuan (shuen rice paper). It is very absorbent. I have premounted it on board to facilitate filming.
画的好棒！加油！
***** Thanks!
Me gusta
+Francisco Alonso Rodríguez Thanks! You may enjoy my joyfulbrush blog. I have put up new videos there too.
LOL! Ah, the magic brush! That's what we'd say to our teacher, but he would use our brushes, and prove that the magic was in the user, not the brush! Practice is the secret. (darn!)
漂亮
Xie xie!
gooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooood
Gasp!!!
dep wa di
Looks so eazy it u try it its nothing like this -.-
Textilfestest szeretnek
Beautiful
Thank you! Be sure to check out my website for more videos, tutorials and galleries of paintings: www.joyfulbrush.com
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