It's hard not to be impressed by the apparent ease with which Chinese brush painters produce paintings. And, somewhat with the idea, that I would be able to something the same, I purchased this book. Really, it doesn't disappoint. There is a little bit about the five distinct styles of flower painting: Contour, Detail, Idea Painting, Monochrome and Combination. A section on materials such as paper, inks, brushes; something about how to hold the brushes and the various basic strokes, a bit about composition and the application of personal seals and then it is straight into the painting. There are reasonably detailed instructions for painting 36 different flowers with four of the different styles.....Monochrome really is not covered. Clearly, the proof of whether the book does its job would be if I am able to produce some reasonable paintings by following the instructions. However, although I have all the gear, I have not got the time right now to get involved with the painting. So that will have to wait for another day. I think the book does a good job for what it sets out to do. The illustrations and colours are good and the text is clear and well written. I rate it as 3.5 stars… (mehr)
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Clearly, the proof of whether the book does its job would be if I am able to produce some reasonable paintings by following the instructions. However, although I have all the gear, I have not got the time right now to get involved with the painting. So that will have to wait for another day. I think the book does a good job for what it sets out to do. The illustrations and colours are good and the text is clear and well written. I rate it as 3.5 stars… (mehr)