Chinese Brush Painting Step By Step
Author:  Kwan Jung, NA

Discover the elegance and beauty of Chinese Brush Painting.  For centuries, art lovers have marveled over the simple lines, elegant compositions and subtle power of Chinese brush paintings.  What is most astonishing, however, is the art form's simplicity.  A single painting can be completed in just a few minutes, with minimal tools and inks.

In Chinese Brush Painting Step-by-Step, renowned painter Kwan Jung shows how it is done -- and how you can do it too!  He details everything from brushstroke technique and composition to perspective, mood, and special effects.  Twelve fun, easy-to-follow demonstrations provide guidelines for rendering plum blossoms, wild orchids, mums, peonies, bamboo, pandas, swallows, ducks, horse, goldfish, and more.

Book also includes  a gallery of Kwan Jung's best work -- all the ideas and inspiration you need to create your own fantastic art.  Book has 4 sections:

Section 1 -- Introduction to Brushwork
                      Learn basic concepts, principles, elements, composition, materials, ...
Section 2 -- Creating Brush Paintings Step-by-Step
                      Twelve lessons to develop a strong foundation; paint variety of plants, animals
Section 3 -- A Simple Critique By Comparison
                      Learn effects, capturing moods
Section 4 -- Gallery
                      Collection of Kwan Jung's work

BOOK FORMAT:  hardcover, inside spiral-bound for easy lay-flat reference, 128 pp., size 12 x 9 inches.