Review by Library Journal Review
Artist Lok introduces readers to traditional styles of Chinese brush flower painting, which are a bit freer than that of English garden botanical painting. The first section of the book provides background on this genre, delineating the main styles of Chinese brush painting, such as contour, monochrome ink, and "idea painting." Materials particular to the style, brushwork techniques, traditional composition, and plant parts are also covered briefly in the introductory section. Step-by-step exercises follow, walking the reader through painting dozens of different colorful flowers. Notations about color mixes are included, and Lok also offers diagrams of particularly tricky brush motions where necessary. A handy visual directory of flowers allows -readers to choose exercises by plant or color scheme. VERDICT This guide will appeal to flower fans of any skill level. © Copyright 2015. Library Journals LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted.
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