Chinese Ink painting is one of the oldest continuous artistic traditions in the world. Painting in the traditional style is known today in Chinese as guóhuà (simplified Chinese: 国画; traditional Chinese: 國畫), meaning “national” or “native painting”, as opposed to Western styles of art which became popular in China in the 20th century. Traditional painting involves essentially the same techniques as calligraphy and is done with a brush dipped in black ink or coloured pigments; oils are not used. As with calligraphy, the most popular materials on which paintings are made are paper and silk. The finished work can be mounted on scrolls, such as hanging scrolls or handscrolls. Traditional painting can also be done on album sheets, walls, lacquerware, folding screens, and other media.
The two main techniques in Chinese painting are:
Landscape painting was regarded as the highest form of Chinese painting, and generally still is. The time from the Five Dynasties period to the Northern Song period (907–1127) is known as the “Great age of Chinese landscape”. In the north, artists such as Jing Hao, Li Cheng, Fan Kuan, and Guo Xi painted pictures of towering mountains, using strong black lines, ink wash, and sharp, dotted brushstrokes to suggest rough stone. In the south, Dong Yuan, Juran, and other artists painted the rolling hills and rivers of their native countryside in peaceful scenes done with softer, rubbed brushwork. These two kinds of scenes and techniques became the classical styles of Chinese landscape painting.
The “Six principles of Chinese painting” were established by Xie He, a writer, art historian and critic in 5th century China, in “Six points to consider when judging a painting” (繪畫六法), taken from the preface to his book “The Record of the Classification of Old Painters” (古畫品錄). Keep in mind that this was written circa 550 CE and refers to “old” and “ancient” practices. The six elements that define a painting are:
Qi Baishi, AQUATIC LIFE AND CHICKS
Qi Baishi (1864-1957), MORNING GLORY
Zhang Daqian (1899-1983), LOTUS IN THE WIND
Zhang Daqian (1899-1983), TWO VIRTUOUS TOKENS
Zhang Daqian (1899-1983), BAMBOO, PLUM, PINE
Xu Beihong, DOUBLE HAPPINESS
Xu Beihong, HAPPY MARRIGAE
Interested to learn Chinese Ink Painting and searching for Chinese Ink calligraphy classes in Singapore? Learn the beautiful, therapeutic and tradition rich medium of Chinese Ink Painting, which is also a prominent form of art in Japan and Korea. Chinese Ink Painting is different from other forms of painting. It relies on the artist’s ability to capture the essence of the subjects and using limited inks and colours to portray it on to a painting. The aesthetic principles of Chinese Ink Painting relies heavily on the spirit of the subject, not the likeness of forms.
Visual Arts Centre Chinese Professional Ink Painting Art Course at Art Studio
Schedule: Every Wednesday, Friday
Time: 7:30pm – 9:45pm
Art Materials Pack home delivered to you @$30.*For home delivery, the current schedule is 2 working days, however please allow for up to 4 days to receive the art materials pack, as this is a busy period for courier services.
(1) Materials knowledge, brief history of Chinese Ink Painting
(2) Compositional skills, brushworks, techniques – through learning:
Completed Chinese Ink Painting by students in the Art CourseOur affordable Chinese Ink Painting course provides art instruction and guidance from a foundational level. This is to bridge any previous knowledge, and to better guide complete beginners through a step-by-step approach. Chinese Ink Painting is a representation of Chinese Art. Basic Chinese ink painting features the water and ink, black and white. Delving deeper into the Chinese Ink Art, there is the meticulous paintings of flowers like peonies and birds, with its vibrant colours, are also known as Chinese Ink Painting. The features of Chinese Ink painting are realistic representation close subjects, abstraction of distant subjects, subtle colours and a rich artistic conception.
(Finish one Chinese ink painting work on a mounted Fan in one session and learn classical subjects, birds and flowers through our ZOOM LIVE Art Sessions!)
The Professional Chinese Ink Painting Art Instrutor Team
Completed Chinese Ink Painting artworks in the ZOOM LIVE Art Course
VAC Professional Chinese Ink Painting ZOOM LIVE Art Course
+ High quality, professional art class, workshop style so you can accomplish one artwork per session
+ 2Hours 15 Mins per session with step by step guidance, art instructor’s live demonstration
+ Suitable for beginners, teenagers to adults of all ages
+ Small class size 5pax-15pax with feedback and direct tips and instruction during the art class
+ Learn Chinese ink painting through the academy school approach, able to utilise these skills and enhance your Chinese ink painting ability
Professional Chinese Ink Painting Art Course, Student artwork
Professional Chinese Ink Painting Art Course, Student artwork
Professional Chinese Ink Painting Art Course, Student artwork
Professional Chinese Ink Painting Art Course, Student artwork
Schedule: Every Friday, 7.30pm – 9.45pm
Time: 7:30pm – 9:45pm
Art Materials Pack home delivered to you @$30.*For home delivery, the current schedule is 2 working days, however please allow for up to 4 days to receive the art materials pack, as this is a busy period for courier services.
If you are looking for 1 session LIVE ZOOM Art Course: Chinese Ink Painting Fan Painting, please click here.
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Singapore 238469
Exit from Dhoby Ghaut MRT Station Exit B and turn left, we are there in 30m!
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Singapore 409105
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Visual Arts Centre is an exhibition gallery and art studio at Dhoby Ghaut Green supported by the National Parks Board and the National Arts Council.
Since its initiation on 31 January 2016, the Visual Arts Centre Exhibition Gallery has hosted over two hundred international and local art and design exhibitions, boasting a diverse range of art styles and programmes.
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In the Batik Introduction Handkerchief Painting workshop, participants will learn the traditional art of batik, a wax-resist dyeing technique originating from Indonesia. The workshop begins with a brief history and overview of batik, highlighting its cultural significance and various techniques. Participants will then observe a demonstration of applying wax with tjanting tools and dyeing the fabric. Following the demonstration, each participant will design and create their own batik handkerchief, applying wax to create patterns and then dyeing their fabric. The workshop concludes with a group discussion, allowing participants to share their creations and reflect on their learning experience.
