Course Description:
This beginner-level course focuses on the meticulous and refined style of Gongbi painting, a traditional Chinese art form characterized by precise lines and detailed brushwork. Over 10 weeks, students will learn the fundamentals of Gongbi, from drawing fine outlines to building layers of color. Designed for absolute beginners, this course provides step-by-step guidance to develop the patience and skill required to create beautiful and intricate works of art.
Lesson Topics:
- Introduction to Gongbi Painting
- Overview of Gongbi history and characteristics
- Tools and materials: brushes, ink, pigments, and outlining pens
- Basic brush control and line drawing techniques
- Basic Outlining Techniques
- Practice in drawing fine and even lines (工笔描线)
- Creating simple objects like leaves or petals with precise outlines
- Line Drawing Practice (Part 1)
- Developing accuracy and consistency in drawing more complex shapes
- Outlining subjects like flowers or small animals
- Line Drawing Practice (Part 2)
- Refining your outline work with additional elements like branches or stems
- Focus on achieving balance and harmony in your composition
- Color Application (Part 1)
- Introduction to color theory in Gongbi painting
- Learning to apply the first layer of color evenly
- Color Application (Part 2)
- Layering colors for depth and subtle shading
- Adding highlights and enhancing details
- Flower Study (Part 1)
- Creating detailed line drawings of flowers such as peonies or plum blossoms
- Applying colors in multiple layers to achieve realism
- Flower Study (Part 2)
- Refining the floral painting with intricate color shading
- Finishing the petals and leaves for a polished final look
- Bird Study (Part 1)
- Learning to outline and color birds with precision
- Focusing on the detailed depiction of feathers, eyes, and beaks
- Bird Study (Part 2)
- Completing the bird painting with layered colors and fine details
- Adding final touches to create a realistic and vibrant bird painting
By the end of the course, students will have a strong foundation in Gongbi painting techniques, from delicate outlining to applying multiple layers of color. They will have completed detailed studies of both flowers and birds, gaining the skills to create their own intricate and beautiful Gongbi works of art.
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