The Chinese aspects of composition can be difficult, particularly for the Westerner attempting traditional painting.
‘Know the White, Manage the Black’ is a unique collection of guidance on all aspects of Flower and Bird composition.
It is intended to be a practical guide to constructing a picture for those wishing to paint traditional style Chinese flower and bird paintings.
It provides a toolkit of techniques for composing your own paintings in both freehand and meticulous styles.
It suggests ways to build up your composition skills, with exercises and case studies of the use of the tools and improvement of your design.
‘Know the White, Manage the Black’ is a unique collection of guidance on all aspects of Flower and Bird composition.
It is intended to be a practical guide to constructing a picture for those wishing to paint traditional style Chinese flower and bird paintings.
It provides a toolkit of techniques for composing your own paintings in both freehand and meticulous styles.
It suggests ways to build up your composition skills, with exercises and case studies of the use of the tools and improvement of your design.
CBPS has printed a limited number of these books. New members are entitled to a free copy for the cost of post and packing, while stocks last.
Copies of this book have been sent to the UK deposit libraries.