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Master Techniques in Modern Chinese Ink Painting - Advanced
12 students

Master Techniques in Modern Chinese Ink Painting - Advanced

Master advanced skill about Chinese ink painting - Advanced Brushwork, Color Mixing, Composition, Texture Expression
Created byNa Zhang
Last updated 4/2026
English

What you'll learn

  • Draw 3D objects in your mind
  • Learn how to mix more colors and utilize these distinctive hues
  • Create realistic lighting and shadows
  • Learn more advanced painting techniques in ink wash paintings
  • Learn more advanced brushstrokes of ink painting

Course content

14 sections57 lectures20h 39m total length
  • The most touching expressions of emotion are those that flow naturally.1:39

    Painting is a means to express your emotions and inner thoughts. Painting techniques keep evolving along with the development of the world. So never let techniques restrict your expression. Once you have mastered the fundamental skills, you are free to develop your own ways of expression — all techniques exist solely to serve what lies within your heart.

  • The History and Development of Flower-and-Bird Painting4:29

    By showcasing various works of flower-and-bird painting, students can appreciate different schools and their styles while engaging in the process of artistic appreciation.

  • The tools and pigment selection for traditional Chinese painting12:08

    Explain the relevant tools and the selection of pigments in traditional Chinese painting.

  • Introduction to the fundamentals of brushwork and colouring19:52

    Demonstrate how adjusting the pigment concentration creates different levels of color richness.

    Demonstrate using various sections of the brush to paint different lines.

Requirements

  • The basic course on ink painting has been completed.

Description

Unlock the Secrets of Advanced Chinese Ink Painting

Are you ready to take your ink painting skills to the next level? In this advanced course, students will move beyond the fundamentals and master more challenging yet far richer brushwork techniques. You will learn how a single stroke — through variations in pressure, speed, and angle — can express energy, grace, and emotion with breathtaking precision.

But brushwork is only the beginning. This course offers a deep dive into sophisticated color mixing methods, teaching you how to blend traditional pigments to create nuanced hues and subtle tonal shifts. You will observe firsthand how the delicate balance of ink, water, and color value directly impacts your composition — transforming a flat wash into a vibrant, living scene. Understanding this relationship is key to achieving atmospheric depth and visual harmony.

What truly sets this course apart is its focus on realism and texture. Through step‑by‑step demonstrations, you will appreciate how to create more realistic three‑dimensional forms — giving your flowers, branches, and natural subjects a tangible sense of volume and presence. You will also discover how to express the unique texture of different materials, from the rough bark of an ancient plum tree to the silky softness of a peony petal, by integrating multiple brush and color techniques in a single painting.

Whether you are an experienced painter seeking to refine your artistry or a dedicated student ready for a new challenge, this course will empower you with the skills and confidence to create expressive, lifelike, and deeply personal works of art. Join us and transform your passion into mastery.

Who this course is for:

  • Those who have already grasped the basic principles of painting and wish to further enhance their skills in ink-wash painting are welcome to join.