Snowdrop Flower in classical Chinese Painting

🌸 Unlock the Secrets of Chinese Ink Brush Painting with Olga Sumarokova 🎨

Course Title: This Easy and Short Class on Chinese Ink Brush Painting of Snowdrop Flower ❄️✨

Course Headline:

Dive into the world of classical Chinese painting with Olga Sumarokova and capture the essence of spring's first bloom – the delicate Snowdrop flower. By the end of this course, you'll have not one, but two beautiful pictures to cherish!

Course Description:

Part 1: The Snowdrop Flower in Chinese Ink Brush Painting 🖌️

Here is the first part of our complete course devoted to the different varieties of primroses. These delicate and fragile early spring flowers are a muse for many artists, and now it's your turn to capture their beauty using the exquisite methods of traditional Chinese ink painting technique.

🌱 What You Will Learn:

• Mastering Color Mixing: Discover how to create expressive colors that bring the snowdrop's petals to life.
• Techique Exploration: Finish the course with a charming picture of a snowdrop in hand, along with new skills and a tranquil state of mind.

As we delve into the subsequent modules (coming soon), you'll also explore:

• Basic Techniques: Learn about stretch marks, dry/wet brushwork, and the dark to light approach.
• "Orchid Touch" Mastery: Get familiar with this special technique for drawing flowers.
• Leaf, Stem, Flower Art: Work on the basics for depicting leaves, stems, and flowers with precision.
• Complex Combination Techniques: Combine contour and "from the spot" techniques to create intricate compositions.
• Tonal Relationships: Understand how to build harmonious tones within complexly picked flower inflorescences.
• Monochrome Magic: Reveal the depth of a monochrome image using only ink.
• Color Harmony with Chinese Mineral Paints: Explore the balance between color and ink.
• Composition Basics: Learn to create impressive spring images, greeting cards, and more.

Materials Needed:

Olga has you covered! If you're unsure about what supplies to use, she can guide you to the best options. Here's what you'll need for this course:

• A brush for xe-i (gut or elastic) or a universal small brush.
• A Wolf hair brush for contour No. 2 or a brush for landscape No. 1.
• Chinese ink for painting and calligraphy.
• A felt mat.
• A set of mineral paints MARIES palette of 12 colors.
• Paper for sumie "Plum" or paper for xe-i and sumie, dimensions 35x136 mm, universal for xe-i, xiao xe-i, and sumie art.

Course Steps:

1. Prepare Your Materials: Ensure you have the necessary supplies ready, with a focus on having enough white pigment.
2. Painting Technique Practice: Follow Olga's demonstration in the video to paint a petal. Apply pressure from the tip to the base, starting lightly and increasing as you go.
3. Layering and Edging: Be mindful of adding layers and give your edges a natural wavy shape for a more realistic look.
4. Share Your Progress: Snap a picture of your artwork and upload it to receive personal feedback from Olga!

Join Olga Sumarokova in this enchanting journey through the world of Chinese ink brush painting, where you'll learn to capture the ephemeral beauty of the snowdrop flower. Sign up now and let the artistic process begin! 🎨❄️🖌️