139-Chinese Brush Painting
In Person | Available
Discover the beauty of Chinese brush painting in this hands-on class designed for all skill levels. With the instructor’s guidance, you will explore step-by-step techniques for freehand brushwork, learning how simple strokes can bring flowers, birds, fish, bamboo, and more to life. You will also practice unique texture and wash techniques essential to creating stunning Chinese landscapes. Returning students can dive into more complex brushwork to expand their skills.
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- 2 Sheets of rice paper (30 x 57 inches) - $2.00 each (can be bought from instructor)
3 Chinese brushes (S. M. & L) - $4.50, $6.50, & $8.00
1 bottle of Chinese liquid ink - $10.00 (can be found on amazon)
1 box of watercolor (18 colors) - $10.00
Paul Tong
As a kid growing up in Hong Kong, Paul has been fascinated by the intriguing atmospheric landscapes found in picture books for children. These are landscapes in the style of Chinese Brush Painting, and he has been hooked ever since. Upon coming to New Jersey, he was fortunate to encounter renowned artist Hsu Dan and studied Chinese Brush Painting extensively under him. Over the years, Paul is happy to share this art form through exhibitions and teaching. His latest exhibition is at New Providence Memorial Library, and he has taught at New Jersey Center for the Visual Arts (Summit), Morris County Artist Association (Morristown) and Center for Contemporary Art (Bedminster). In his classes, he teaches the technical aspects of brush strokes and their interplay with water, ink and paper. Deliberate and expressive brush strokes are effective in rendering flowers, bamboo, fish... He also teaches the brush work for landscapes, and how to put the many layers of elements and sceneries together to achieve spatial depth and interest.
Paul has a Ph. D. degree in engineering from the University of Wisconsin, and is retired from his technical work. He currently resides in Somerset County. For more information, please visit paultong.blogspot.com.