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Curious about Chinese ink painting? This three-session course offers a simple and approachable introduction. Students will begin with calligraphy-inspired brush exercises to develop control and understand how lines are formed. These techniques will then be applied to painting. In the first class, students will complete a fish painting. In the following two sessions, they will explore painting cosmos flowers, gradually building their skills and completing a second artwork. The class focuses on exploring brush movement and encouraging personal expression. By the end of the course, students will take home two finished paintings.

In this one-session workshop, students will explore the expressive qualities of the traditional Chinese brush. We will practice basic brush strokes and learn how different amounts of pressure and ink create a variety of lines and textures. Participants will then apply these techniques to paint a beautiful iris flower. We will focus on creating flowing lines for the petals and leaves, and learning how to use ink and color to bring the flower to life.

Take a look at some pictures from Sinrong Chen's past classes here.

Similar to the original Acrylics on Canvas class, students will receive step-by-step instructions that will result in a finished painting for beginners and more seasoned artists alike. However, in this class, students will focus on completing a single subject over the course of four classes in order to practice skills such as sketching, proportions, washing, color values, light source, and composition.

Take a look at some pictures from Cherilyn Santiago's past classes here.

In this one-session workshop, students will explore the expressive qualities of the traditional Chinese brush. We will practice basic brush strokes and learn how different amounts of pressure and ink create a variety of lines and textures. Participants will then apply these techniques to paint a beautiful cherry blossom branch. We will focus on creating expressive branches and soft blossoms, and learning how to use ink and gentle color to capture the feeling of spring.

Take a look at some pictures from Sinrong Chen's past classes here.