Joshua Hough's Chinese
Painting, Sumi-e & Calligraphy Classes in Dallas, Texas
More new pictures
in "Students of Calligrapainting 書畫教學" Album.
Updated: 05/22/2013
Email:
ArtsAndVirtue@MSN.com
Thank you for visiting my Webpage. It has been my dearest wish to promote Chinese Calligraphy (Shufa) and Chinese Brush Painting (CBP) and to share the artistic beauty and joy. The key in learning Chinese calligraphy and CBP is mostly the attitude, guidance, and methodologies. One's age, talent, expensive tools, language experiences, cultural or art background are not decisive factors. One of my teachers actually started calligraphy after age 30. One of the most renowned Yuan painters, Huang Gongwang, started to paint at age 59!
Except for the first two classes, students are required to bring their brushes, paper, ink, and ink stones. New comers may borrow the instructor's tools for the first two classes. Materials such as copying and tracing samples and handouts will be provided based on individual student's progress.
Handouts and samples are organized for each student in an art portfolio.
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Sumi-e Group |
For students who do not know enough Mandarin, basic instructions (stroke sequences, pronunciation in Pinyin or Zhuyin, and basic meanings) of each Chinese character will be provided. Our classes do not provide Mandarin conversations and writing sentences in Chinese, except for poems or literatures used in calligraphy and CBP inscriptions. The goals of our classes are to share effective and efficient ways to write Chinese calligraphy beautifully and/or to paint CBP joyfully and artistically, and to share the longevity benefits of practicing Chinese calligraphy.
What Will Be Taught for Most Beginners? After playing, please double click the video to view in full screen.
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| Chinese Calligraphy | Chinese Brush Painting & Sumi-e |
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as introduced in the playlist
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Definition & Approaches of Sumi-e: www.britannica.com/EBchecked/topic/572102/suiboku-ga http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/sumi-e http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sumi-e
Bamboos as featured in sf108 Chinese calligraphy brush techniques on CBP General Appreciation of CBP
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Basic Strokes & Sequences for commonly used Chinese characters
楷書筆劃順序
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Various
subjects from
Mustard Seed Garden Painting Manual Many famous CBP masters have devoted their time learning from this Manual. The English version sold on Amazon only contains part of the Manual from 芥子園畫傳. Personally I have collected about 5 different versions, complete and incomplete. It's said that if one spends enough time studying this eternal Manual, one can paint anything and any objects of CBP. |
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Lishu 隸書
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Landscape
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Sumi-e (water and ink paintings, or with light colors) Other Asian Brush Painting Topics MORE DETAILS & SAMPLES WILL BE ADDED.
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The Power of 3 Tips: between 1.03 n and 1.30 n n = the number of times you can apply the "3 Tips" in your practices of art Kaizen, a word for "continuous improvements" or "change for the better." Kaizen is 改善 in Chinese, and gǎi shàn in Pinyin pronunciation. Kaizen refers to philosophy or practices that focus upon continuous improvement of processes in manufacturing, engineering, and business management. The concept can also be applied in practicing art. During careful observation of each student's practice, I will usually give you three hints each time. "1.00" denotes the "original you" based on your natural talents, correct or incorrect assumptions and knowledge of brushworks, and your other "original factors." Since 3 is my favorite number and mostly we can remember "three things" at a time very easily, I will offer three adjustments at a time for art and your brushwork. If you really trust me and coordinate my suggestions so well and are willing to apply them seriously, it's 1.00 + 0.30 = 1.30. If you do not combine my three suggestions so well, you may have at least from 1.03 to 1.29, if we quantify these in mathematical sense. Imagine how your progress will be if you times 1.30 ten times or 1.03 ten times.
Small changes make huge improvements. At some critical point, I may give you only one suggestion. If you are willing to apply my suggestion on brushwork, your progress is still rewarding. My mottos are: Trust yourself and it works. Don't blame or doubt yourselves. If you don't do brushwork so well at this moment, the brush won't bite you and there is no police coming to question you. Relax, enjoy, understand the principles, trust youself and apply them. Attitude and methods are more important than natural talents. I will tell you in class why I am not a very smart person in art (compared to my teachers' students and most people), but am a very good thinker and developer of methodologies.
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New comers may borrow the instructor's brushes and tools for up to two classes and are not required to buy or own their tools for the first two classes.
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達拉斯華人活動中心 400
N Greenville Ave #12 DCCC is located in the center of China Town. There are two bookstores next door to purchase Four Treasures and art books. Basically, we meet every other Saturday 2-4 PM in DCCC's classroom No. 2. As a first-time student, please contact me before your first class so I can prepare learning materials for you.
As of 05/22/2013 , the schedules will be those circled in orange color, and I will update the following weeks as we continue. You will be notified if there is a change via e-mail or text messages. You are welcome to call, text, or email me. 因本人五月份書法表演行程 Because of my demonstrations in Plano
Asian Festival 亞裔文化節
May
4 http://www.asianamericanheritage.org/
Dallas International Art Festival 達拉斯國際藝術節 May 25 http://www.dfwinternational.org/DallasInternationalFestival/ Dragon
Boat Festival 龍舟節
May
26 http://www.dfwdragonboatfestival.com/
Our
class this month is scheduled for May 18
書畫班上課日期定為
May
18
* For those who prefer not to bring their brushes and tools after their second class, you may come empty-handed and use the instructor's supplies and tools, and pay $20 per time per person. You don't need to clean anything. Then you just bring your artwork home.
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Choosing appropriate brushes is very critical for a beginner. To avoid the risk of buying a bad brush, I may choose some for you from the following vendors. (If you own so-called bad brushes, keep them because they have other usages.)
Watercolor brushes and Indian ink will not be suitable for practicing Chinese calligraphy and painting. You have to use authentic Chinese supplies. When you see supplies from non-Chinese stores, do not be misled by the labels that say "Oriental", "Authentic Chinese", and "Traditional Chinese", because most native Chinese know that some of those products are not authentic.
It's not required to have exactly the same tools and supplies as listed below. But if you are willing to bring to class your tools and supplies similar to (or the same as) those listed below, it's more efficient to share more instructions as related to timing, space, measuring width and length, and other art techniques. So your progress will be very effective in a short time with the most efficient use of your money. I am happy to share with you the unique functions of each tool and material as related to brush techniques in many levels.
Don't worry. Just relax and follow instructions and simply treat the following charts as your shopping list. (To save time for more instructions in class, some information shared here may not be repeated again in class. But I will explain to you in details in class why some aspects of certain items are preferred for the sake of art techniques.)
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紫禁城ForbiddenCity2008 |
Robert |
(972) 758-7238 Located near Coit & 15th Street in Plano. Please call Robert. He has the largest teapot and four treasures stores on E-Bay. http://stores.ebay.com/bigteapotbrushjadedressestore When you see an item from his e-Bay stores, tell him your wish list first, then arrange a pick up time from his house. Please don't ask him technical questions of art since Robert does not paint or do calligraphy.
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Open daily by appointment. Possibly lowest wholesale prices on average in the U.S. |
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China Books & Arts Bookstore (Jason Liu) |
the Bookstore |
Just next to DCCC in Richardson China Town (972) 238-8408
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Dollars in RMB x 40% is about fair prices in USD The owner, Jason, is a skillful and knowledgeable painter. He knows many sources of CBP. |
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Bill Lu |
2967 West 15th Street, Plano 75075 (972) 599-2679 |
Bill sells some beginners' calligraphy sets, ink sticks, and inkstones. |
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LaserTrek Books & Music 唯美書局 |
LaserTrek |
Just next to DCCC in Richardson China Town (972) 235-8678 |
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Oriental Art Supply |
OAS |
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CBP supplier since 1970 |
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Hobby Lobby |
Hobby Lobby |
900A West 15th Street, Plano 75075 (469) 467-6018 They have a small section of CBP supplies. Stars indicate items that we might need.
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Close at 8 PM and on Sundays |
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Asel Art Supply |
Asel |
2929 Custer Road, Plano 75075 (972) 596-0123
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Joann Fabric & Crafts |
Joann |
700 Alma Drive, Plano 75075 (972) 424-0011
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Next to Collin Creek Mall |
Please pay attention to "or" and "and/or" between similar items in the left column.
Those listed first or on top are preferred to those listed later or at bottom,
in consideration of the item's features, your investment, and your shopping convenience.
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Minimum Requirements for Calligraphy 書法班每人必備用具 |
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Items & Required Quantities Listed in the order of importance and my preferred types & your shopping convenience. Stores & Approximate Costs (Stores are listed in order per quality and price comparisons. If there is a "?", it means I am not sure that store has that item.) |
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Thin Paperweight (1)
This thin metal paperweight is very popular in Asia, but not easy to find in America. Please search from bookstores. $12 from OAS LaserTrek ? Bookstore ? or look for your substitute such as a Mighty Bright ruler ($8, one required) from Joann (located in the center near the fabric cutter)
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To help smooth paper and to prevent accidental moving of paper during writing. "Thin" paperweights are preferred, not to exceed 1 inch in width. Length and weight do not matter so much. Choose narrow (not broad) and medium weight (not too heavy) paperweights for calligraphy. Per my own practice and teaching methods, I never practice Chinese calligraphy without using a paperweight! It's mandatory that you have at least one paperweight and at least one brush rest. Without a paperweight, I cannot share many levels of hand movements and my unique methods when operating a brush.
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Paperweight & Brush Rest (1) This thin metal paperweight is very popular in Asia, but not easy to find in America. Please search from Chinese bookstores. |
Also serve as a brush rest, i.e., paperweight and brush rest in one.
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Mini Paperweight & Brush Rest (2) $3 each from Bill Lu |
Also serve as a brush rest.
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Paperweight & Brush Rest (1)
$10 from Asel |
Also serve as a brush rest.
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Chopstick Holder (1) as brush rest
$0.50 each from ceramics store by Asia World Market |
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Brushes (Combination of Goat and Weasel Hair) - Regular Size (Medium or Large) (2) either 1 L + 1 L, 1 L + 1 M, or 1 M + 1 M (Large and Medium of Li Gang's brushes are very similar. Their differences don't matter so much - please don't give Robert hard time.) About $3 each, or ask Robert for unit price
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This is the same multi-purpose brush I use to do calligraphy for online sales, public events, personal practice, teaching, and painting bamboos. This inexpensive brand made by "Mr. Li Gang ( 李剛 )" with his photos on the brush handle is great for painting bamboos, orchids, lotus stems, and many other subjects for both beginners and professionals. Also great for various styles of calligraphy. Personally, I thank Li Gong for his sincerity and endeavor and Robert's acceptance of my advice to import large numbers of Li Gang's brushes to the U.S.
www.ebay.com/itm/10-CHINESE-CALLIGRAPHY-WATER-COLOR-BRUSH
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Brush (Combination of Goat and Weasel Hair preferred) (1)
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One brush you already own, or my suggestion from the Bookstore. Usually I don't recommend Weasel Hair Brush for beginners.
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Pencil (1) |
For correction, improvements of characters' structures, and visualization (mental exercise). Mental exercise is as important as physical hand movement of a brush, but often neglected or unused. |
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Napkin |
Napkins are important in monitoring ink tones and water, but often forgotten or neglected. For cleaning.
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Bamboo Paper
$5 to $7 per pack from Bookstore LaserTrek |
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Inkstone (1)
$10 + Robert Bill Lu LaserTrek Bookstore
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An ideal size will be that the grinding area is at least the size of your palm. I recommend oval or rectangular shaped inkstones that have water resevoirs and their rims not to be higher than 1/4 inch. Inkstones without water reservoirs and with high rims and smaller grinding areas are not preferred.
The grinding area is supposed to be flat as in above samples, not unleveled in the following picture:
Robert has a lot more selections not listed online. Currently he is the largest inkstone and ink stick seller in the U.S. http://stores.ebay.com/Big-Teapot-Brush-Jade-Dress-eStore/4-Trs-InkStone-/
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Ink Stick (1) $10 + from Robert Bookstore LaserTrek Bill Lu
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Generally, choose Pine Soot ink sticks 松煙墨 for calligraphy and Oil Soot ink sticks 油煙墨 for painting. http://stores.ebay.com/Big-Teapot-Brush-Jade-Dress-eStore/4-Trs-Ink-Stick-/
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吳竹墨汁 "Wu Zhu" Brand
$5 + Bookstore Bill Lu LaserTrek (Robert does not have this brand.)
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Wu Zhu brand is very stable and durable. Choose either size. I recommend a combination approach of using both ground ink and bottled ink to save time and also preserve the qualities of ground ink, as demonstrated in class.
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Convenience Ink Pack (Traveling Ink Box)
$2 from Robert (cracked ink cake is still acceptable)
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www.ebay.com/itm/CHINESE-CALLIGRAPHY-INK-TRAVELING-INK-BOX-/
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Wool Felt (1) Bookstore ? LaserTrek ?
$6 from OAS www.orientalartsupply.com/product/606/8 Felt: Student Wool 24" x 36"
$20 Robert (Extra Large White Felt, at least one yard)
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Keep your paper and desk clean. Choose a size that covers your writing paper. Either black or white.
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Wool Felt (1)
$1 from Hobby Lobby |
This brand cannot be folded and rolled.
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After 6 months or per the student's learning curve, additional materials are required as follows: |
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Model Book (1 or 2)
$2 + from Bookstore |
The Bookstore next door has many model books. www.bookseed.com (Largest selections in the U.S.) www.books.com.tw (Excellent selections, services, and worldwide shipping)
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Book Stand (1) Staples Hobby Lobby ? Office Depot ? Office Max ? |
To hold the model book for better viewing angles and perspectives.
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Clips (2) Walmart, Staples... |
Choose the clips that fit better with your model books. Very, very important for better viewing angles and perspectives.
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Art Portfolio or Storage Tube or Mailing Tube (1) Bookstore, Hobby Lobby, Robert, Asel, Post Office...
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To prevent Bamboo Paper or Shuan Paper from being folded or messed up.
$2 from Hobby Lobby
This traveling container with adjustable lengths is currently the most ideal tube for storing different sizes of paper, your artwork, or your mounted scroll. Available from Hobby Lobby ($10), Asel ($?), Robert ($18), and the Bookstore ($?). (Colors and prices may vary.) It's not required to have this kind of storage tube - you can buy a mailing tube from Staples for $5.
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Minimum Requirements for Chinese Brush Painting 國畫班每人必備用具 |
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Items
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Three-Sectioned Water Bowl (1) |
To help control qualities of ink tones and watercolor. Plastic preferred. Most ideal to save space and to develop your techniques of coloring, washing, mounting, and other purposes in the future. www.orientalartsupply.com/product/1839/8
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Water Bowls (1 set) $3 This is a "lunch box set" of 3 pieces sold from 99 Ranch Supermarket in the kitchen utilities section. Available in various colors. 131 W
Spring Creek Pkwy Plano, Texas 75023
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To help control qualities of ink tones and watercolor.
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Water Bowl Depending on your progress: (1 for Sumi-e or black ink painting only) or (2 for watercolor painting)
$5 + from Bookstore
$5 + from Robert
$5 + from ceramics stores by Asia World Market 240 Legacy Drive, Plano, TX 75023 |
To help control qualities of ink tones and/or watercolor. Regardless what types of water bowls, you need at least two water bowls for watercolor painting.
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Pencils (black, green, red) / Charcoal (1 each) |
For
drafts, correction, improvements, and visualization. |
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Napkin |
To wipe off extra water and/or ink from brush tips. For cleaning. Pure white napkins are preferred to monitor ink tones and colors. Napkins are important in applying better ink and color, but often forgotten or neglected.
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Paperweights (one pair or any 2) Bookstore Robert Bill Lu LaserTrek ?
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Required for keeping rolled paper from curling back up or paper shifting on top of your felt. It's mandatory that you have at least one paperweight and at least one brush rest. Without a paperweight, I cannot share many levels of hand movements and my unique methods when operating a brush.
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Brush Rest (1)
Bill Lu ? |
This thin metal brush rest is very popular in Asia, but not easy to find in America. Please search from Chinese bookstores. Work with several brushes loaded with ink and watercolors.
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Brush Rest (2) $3 each from Bill Lu |
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Brush Rest (1) $10 from Asel |
To help smooth paper and prevent accidental moving of paper during painting, and also serve as a brush rest.
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Brush Rest (1) $12 from OAS |
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Chopstick Holder (3) as brush rest
$0.50 each from ceramics store by Asia World Market |
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Two Brushes (Any 2 from Large, Medium, or Small) for bamboo and orchid exercises and other painting subjects (Large and Medium of Li Gang's brushes are very similar. Their differences don't matter so much - please don't give Robert hard time.) About $3 each, or ask Robert for unit price If you have these brushes, you don't have to buy so-called "Orchid Bamboo Brushes" elsewhere.
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This is the same multi-purpose brush I use to do calligraphy for online sales, public events, personal practice, teaching, and painting bamboos. This inexpensive brand made by "Mr. Li Gang ( 李剛 )" with his photos on the brush handle is great for painting bamboos, orchids, lotus stems, and many other subjects for both beginners and professionals. Also great for various styles of calligraphy. Personally, I thank Li Gong for his sincerity and endeavor and Robert's acceptance of my advice to import large numbers of Li Gang's brushes to the U.S.
www.ebay.com/itm/10-CHINESE-CALLIGRAPHY-WATER-COLOR-BRUSH
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Brushes - Various Types (Any 1 from each pocket for various purposes)
So, for most beginners during first two months, at least 5 brushes are needed. $5 + from Bookstore (We go there and I will choose for you.) Robert LaserTrek Bill Lu ? OAS (Ask me in email for links.)
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Bamboo Paper $4 per pack from LaserTrek 100 sheets per pack
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An inexpensive choice to practice bamboos and orchids.
I use this paper for warm up exercises, casual practice, painting some teaching samples, drafts for final work, and etc. Once you become comfortable with this paper, painting on Shuan Paper will become relatively easy.
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Sized Shuan Paper 矾宣 or 熟宣
For 26" x 52" standard size, the average price for good quality Sized Shuan Paper is $2 per sheet in the U.S. market. So a pack of 100 sheets is usually sold around $150. Thus, Robert had sold out all of his Sized Shuan Paper in 2011. Bookstore: I have negotiated the price to be $1.30 per sheet if you buy at least 10 sheets. I have marked the pack with "Sized Paper" and "矾宣" since it's not easy to tell sized paper from unsized if there is no label. Each summer inside Asia World Market, there is a book fair for about 10 days. A bookstore owner, Zhao Fei, drives from New Jersey with a truckload of Chinese and CBP books and Shuan paper (both sized and unsized.) For 26" x 52" per sheet, 100 sheets per pack, low grade (entry level) Sized Shuan Paper, the price is only between $35 and $40. If you are interested to obtain this lowest-priced Sized Shuan Paper, you need to come to the book fair during early afternoon (or while they are opening the boxes) before it is officially open the next morning. There are many people in Dallas doing Chinese brush painting, and they rush to the book fair as early as possible to buy all of the Sized Xuan Paper. Only 1 or 2 packs remain the next morning. The quality of Sized Shuan Paper sold from Mr. Zhao is very thin and merely acceptable, good enough for practice. This is an average brand produced in Shuan (Xuan) County, China. It's very close to Semi-sized Shuan Paper. Some of the samples I give you in class are painted on this type of paper. Mr. Zhao also sells many CBP books for the lowest exchange rate of RMB in the U.S. 中国科学出版集团美国公司 Science Press USA http://bookspreading.com/science_press/catalog/index.php/language/cn/
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Chinese paintings are done on Sized Shuan Paper ( 矾宣 or 熟宣 ) as well as on Unsized Shuan Paper ( 生宣 or Raw Paper ). "Sized" means to coat the paper with alum. Sized paper is less absorbent and more expensive than unsized paper. Though it's easier to control ink, water, and colors on sized paper, one should not completely rely on it to develop painting skills. You may also choose Semi-sized Shuan Paper. The label "矾宣" is often stamped on the side of 100 sheets of paper. Sometimes 矾宣 does not appear on the bag labels.
Do not buy so-called Rice Paper; it's a misnomer and inferior grade and unauthentic kind of paper for Chinese painting. This is neither Shuan Paper nor Bamboo Paper, but is usually a machine made "Cotton Paper" exported to those countries that still call Chinese calligraphy and painting paper "'Rice Paper" A double whammy misnomer!!
Likewise,
書道半紙
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Inkstone (1) |
An ideal size will be that the grinding area is at least the size of your palm.
The grinding area is supposed to be flat as in above samples, not unleveled in the following picture:
Robert has a lot more selections not listed online. Currently he is the largest inkstone seller in the U.S. http://stores.ebay.com/Big-Teapot-Brush-Jade-Dress-eStore/4-Trs-InkStone-/
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Ink Stick (1) $10 + from Robert Bookstore LaserTrek Bill Lu
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This "beginner's quality" ink stick is available in class for $5 each.
Generally, choose Pine Soot ink sticks 松煙墨 for calligraphy and Oil Soot ink sticks 油煙墨 for painting. These are professional grade ink sticks. Generally, ink sticks with wood boxes have higher qualities and are more expensive. http://stores.ebay.com/Big-Teapot-Brush-Jade-Dress-eStore/4-Trs-Ink-Stick-/
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墨汁
$5 + Robert Bill Lu Bookstore LaserTrek
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(If the painting is large) I recommend a combined approach of using both ground ink and bottled ink to save time and also preserve the qualities of ground ink, as demonstrated in class. Choose either brand or size:
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Convenience Ink Pack (Traveling Ink Box)
$2 from Robert (cracked ink cake is still acceptable)
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Recommended for casual practice (if you practice frequently). Not for serious artwork. Great for travel and limited practice time.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/CHINESE-CALLIGRAPHY-INK-TRAVELING-INK-BOX-/
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Wool Felt (1)
$1 from Hobby Lobby |
This brand cannot be folded and rolled.
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After 2 months or per the student's progress, additional materials are required as follows: |
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Wool Felt (1) Bookstore ? LaserTrek ?
$6 from OAS www.orientalartsupply.com/product/606/8 Felt: Student Wool 24" x 36"
$20 + from Robert (Extra Large White Felt, at least one yard - large enough to be cut. Large enough for you to become an international painting master.)
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Keep your paper and desk clean. Choose a size that covers your painting. Either black or white.
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Wool Felt Joann Hobby Lobby
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Choose and cut your wool fabric.
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Watercolor Set (1) $7 Hobby Lobby
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A new product, not so famous, but very stable and easy to use for beginners.
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Watercolor Set - 24 Colors (1) $18 Hobby Lobby
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Very stable and easy to use for beginners.
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Maries Chinese Watercolor (1)
Bookstore Robert
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The most famous brand of CBP watercolors. Either 12, 18, or 24 colors.
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Palettes (Two Pieces to Be Fit Together) (1 set)
$5 from Bookstore
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Palette - Porcelain Flower Plate (1)
OAS
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Either size.
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Palette (1)
Hobby Lobby
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Or any kind of your choice.
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Water Dropper (1)
Hobby Lobby
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To control the right amount of water for colors and washing. Any kind with or without markings.
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Spray Bottle or Fine Mist Sprayer (1)
Hobby Lobby OAS
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To control the right amount of water for colors and washing. Choose one that can spray fine mist.
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Hake Brush or Wash Brush or Wide Brush (1)
Hobby Lobby
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For washing techniques and background coloring, especially for Ling Nan style of painting. Choose either one.
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Graphite Paper (1)
Hobby Lobby
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For improvements in Gongbi paintings of Flower Bird, Figure, and Landscape. Choose either one.
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Brush Storage Box
$8 Hobby Lobby
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Great for storing brushes for travelling.
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Brush Roll
$3 Hobby Lobby
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Great for storing brushes for travelling.
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Brushes - Various types to be discussed in class or email (Any 2 brushes from each pocket for various purposes)
$3 + Bookstore (I will choose the right ones for you.) OAS (Email me for links.) Robert
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Brushes (OAS Specialty) - (About 12 - with those brushes, you can do most types of painting of regular sizes, both ink and watercolors.) If you already have similar brushes, it's not necessary to buy another ones. |
(This is a sample picture of my specialty brushes - not the minimum requirement picture for you.) Rely on your own skill levels and techniques instead of merely reading brush names and prices. It's not necessary to buy all kinds of brushes if you do all types of CBP. The names and types of brushes are for references but are not meant exclusively to be used for a specified kind of painting subject only. For example, an "Orchid Bamboo Brush" can be used for painting orchid, bamboo, and other appropriate subjects; a brush without a tag that says "orchid" or "bamboo" can also be used to paint orchid and bamboo. Most of the brushes listed below are Li Fushou brand - it was once the top brand in China! Professional qualities of specialty brushes (currently hard to find in Dallas) good for different subjects and purposes: www.orientalartsupply.com/product/601/brushes (Required quantity = 1) for small area of washing and coloring; clouds; mountain & rock textures; mixing watercolors www.orientalartsupply.com/product/609/brushes (Any 2) sketching; small mountain & rock contours, textures; larger figures; stems, trunks, twigs; animal claws www.orientalartsupply.com/product/610/brushes (Large & small) sketching; leaves, leaf veins; twigs; smaller figures; figure hairs; small areas in landscapes; animals; birds; flowers; animal claws www.orientalartsupply.com/product/640/brushes (All 4) washing; watercolors; dilute with waters, ink and watercolors; clouds; mists; large rocks; mountains; smaller animals; trees
www.orientalartsupply.com/product/1476/brushes (1) figure hairs & beards; details in figure faces; eyes; furs of smaller animals; insects; any details of most paintings www.orientalartsupply.com/product/1478/brushes (1) small bamboo leaves; small orchids; calligraphy inscriptions www.orientalartsupply.com/product/1485/brushes (1)small bamboo leaves; calligraphy inscriptions
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Mustard Seed Garden Painting Manual
$20 (used) Amazon E-Bay
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This is the most famous and important CBP textbook. Only one English translation published. (You may also purchase Chinese versions listed below without owning the English version.) Good for study at home. It's not required to bring it to class every time. Only when you don't understand certain part, please bring it to class and I will explain and demonstrate.
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芥子園畫譜 Mustard Seed Garden Painting Manual (Chinese Versions)
Bookstore: Box set of 4 volumes, $50 + Good enough for lifetime study! I have exactly the same version.
LaserTrek ?
www.bookseed.com ( Search 芥子园画谱 ) There are many different editions, publishers, and painters publishing their books using part of the words 芥子园画谱. Don't buy the wrong kind. Please discuss with me.
or Wait until Zhao Fei's book fair in the summer. ($20 - $30)
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Painting Book (1 or 2 of your interested area)
$5 + from Bookstore
or Wait for Zhao Fei's book fair in the summer. ($5 +)
Serious students can also purchase more books from: www.bookseed.com (Largest selections in the U.S.) www.books.com.tw (Excellent selections, services, and worldwide shipping)
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The two bookstores next door have many kinds CBP books for different levels of students. LaserTrek has most of the same books that OAS sells online, each book is about $30. The Bookstore has a wider range of CBP books from $5 to $100.
This one is an excellent compilation of plants. Sold between $20 to $40.
This one is an excellent book of landscape techniques in different styles. Sold between $30 to $45.
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Book Stand (1)
Staples Hobby Lobby |
To hold the painting book for better viewing angles and perspectives.
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Clips (2 Count) Walmart, Staples... |
Choose the types of clips that fit better with your model books. Very, very important for better viewing angles and perspectives.
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Art Portfolio or Storage Tube or Mailing Tube (1) Bookstore, Hobby Lobby, Robert, Asel, Post Office...
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To prevent Bamboo Paper or Shuan Paper from being folded or messed up.
$2 from Hobby Lobby
This traveling container with adjustable lengths is currently the most ideal tube for storing different sizes of paper, your artwork, or your mounted scroll. Available from Hobby Lobby ($10), Asel ($?), Robert ($18), and the Bookstore ($?). (Colors and prices may vary.) It's not required to have this kind of storage tube - you can buy a mailing tube from Staples for $5.
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| 2013 年 4 月 20 日 |
Dallas Chinese Community Center is hosting a Calligrapainting Exhibition of Informal Work on April 20, the same day they have their Annual Food Festival. Anyone can post their casual work of Chinese calligraphy and painting there. No membership or fee required. 達拉斯書法國畫習作聯展 Dallas Calligraphy & Painting Exhibition 2013.4.20
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www.dallasccc.org |
| 2013 年 1 月 | Our classroom is moved from previous Art Center to Dallas Chinese Community Center | |
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2010 年 4 月 24 日 |
達拉斯
中華書畫聯誼會 2010 年 書法國畫展覽 |
www.dallasccc.org |
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2006 年 12 月 2 日 |
華人活動中心將於2006
年12
月2
日從下午2
點到4
點,
舉辦書法問題討論會。 |
972-480-0311 |
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2006 年 9 月 30 日 |
達拉斯華人活動中心第四屆公開書法比賽 |
972-480-0311 |
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2006 年 4 月 29 日 |
達拉斯
中華書畫聯誼會 2006 年 書法
國畫 講習研討及展覽 |
達拉斯 |
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There will not be a class on Jan. 29, 2006 (Chinese Lunar New Year.) There will be a public demo (http://www.art-virtue.com/demo/2006-CrowMuseum/index.htm) at downtown Dallas. Class will resume the following week. |
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2006 年 1 月 1 日 |
We will have a multi-cultural and arts festival at Elite on Jan. 1, 2006, 6:00PM. The party will have demos of calligraphy / painting, teapot & tea tasting, Chinese herbs, music talent show, and book exhibitions. Ticket for dinner buffet is $5 per person. Twenty sets of couplets written in different Chinese calligraphy will be given as new year gifts. The party highlights were at http://art-virtue.com/phpBB/viewtopic.php?p=101#101. |
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Beginning in November, 2005, our group class will be held at a new location at Elite Performing Arts Center. |
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2005 年11月12 日 |
華人活動中心將於2005
年11月12
日從下午2
點到4
點,
舉辦書法活動。為促進及推展達拉斯市中國書法學習風氣,
活動將包括當場揮毫及問題討論。活動多彩多姿,
歡迎大家踴躍參觀。感謝活動中心、參與人員、虞先生竭力贊助,
並邀本人在會中介紹"德藝書法網"。 The Dallas Chinese Community Center will hold a meeting about Chinese calligraphy promotion here in Dallas. The meeting will include demos and discussions. Joshua will be giving brief introduction about this website. Thanks for the sponsors, Mr. Yu, and all other Chinese calligraphers who endeavor to have this activity. The time is November 12, 2005 from 2 to 4 PM (Saturday). We hope this will greatly enhance the public awareness about Chinese calligraphy in Dallas.
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2005 年 9 月20 日 |
達拉斯華人活動中心第三屆公開書法比賽 比賽時間：二○○五年八月二十日週六 12:30pm-2:30pm |
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Health & Qigong Seminar @ Dallas Chinese Community Center, Nov. 17, 2012
Maxim's Restaurant, Jan. 18, 2012
Students from Fort Worth learning to appreciate Chinese painting & calligraphy @ DCCC. Oct 22, 2010
Multi-cultural and arts festival on Jan. 1, 2006
Classes @ Home School in 2005 - the Rock, Carrollton
Classes at Episcopal School of Dallas in 2005
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