To Paint in Ling-nan Style 1: Theories, Flowers, Vegetables by Lu Cheng-yuan ink slate Quailes and Wild Grain

Quailes and Wild Grain

Beautiful Ladies

Treatment/Process: Mulberry / Semi-Sized (Sometimes referred to as Yun-long or Half-Ripe)

---> Xuan paper that is fully sized is often a singly-ply paper that has an application of sizing (an alum mixture) applied to the paper throughout to make the paper non-absorbent

There is a definite smooth side and a toothy side

To Paint in Ling-nan Style 1: Theories, Flowers, Vegetables by Lu Cheng-yuan ink slate Quailes and Wild Grain123 pages, Chinese English Learn to paint in the vibrant Ling nan style with renowned artist Lu Cheng yuan. Ling nan artists focus on communicating the emotional essence of the living creatures they paint, rather than just striving for purely realistic representations. They therefore push the boundaries of form, using bold gesture, dynamic brush work and vivid colors to capture the mood and emotion of their subjects. Lu provides examples of his finest