CHINESE BRUSH PAINTING

Dates available for ZOOM teaching in May: Mondays and Wednesdays:

Week 1: May 3, May 5;

Week 2: May10, May 12;

Week 3: May17, May 19;

Week 4: May 26;

The artists will deliver the art workshops on TCDSB Digital Platform in May on the above dates.

You will be provided with a link for each workshop.

Preparation for the Art Workshop:

The students need to have the basic art tools and material:

1-1. One Chinese painting brush; if brand new, it should be soaked in cold water an hour before the class.

1-2. Alternatively, one flat-head oil painting brush, or one broad-head black colour marker.

2-1. One bottle of Chinese ink;

2-2. Alternatively, black water colour, black acrylic colour, or black oil paint.

3-1. Newsprint paper;

3-2. Alternatively, any other paper that absorbs water fast, non-glossy paper, such as water-colour paper.

#1- #3: You can find cheap painting brushes in packages for $3-$4, broad-head black ink marker, water-colour paper, and acrylic and water colour at Dollarama stores across the city. You can also purchase the above at art stores, such as Curry’s and DeSerres. Alternatively, you can order supplies off amazon if there is a stay-at-home order.

Preparation for your desk/table before the class:

4-1. Two layers of old newspaper used as underpadding on the desk or table;

4-2. A small container of cold water;

4-3. A small old plate which is no longer useful in the kitchen, or a flat, plastic container came with food-package

Students can either paint during the demo, or paint on their own after watching the workshop.

Short Description of the Art Workshop:

· Duration of the Art Workshop can be 60-90 minutes, depending on the school.

· Students do not need prerequisite knowledge or skills.

· The artist will start with a brief introduction of ancient Chinese philosophy of Taiji, yin/yang icon, and the fundamental colour chart of Chinese brush painting.

· The artist will demonstrate how to use Chinese painting brush, water, and ink. Different brush strokes, shades and effects.

· The artist will demonstrate how to paint an Ox, as 2021 is the Year of the Ox. Different samples of ox, cow, or water buffalo may be available.

· Students imitate the sample with their Chinese brush, ink, water, on the newsprint paper.

· Students can ask the artists questions during the class; if possible, they may also show their paintings to each other