It’s a video course that includes 30 videos for English-speaking beginners. We‘ll start from our calligraphy learning from the very basic knowledge, then gradually move to more complicated things. From one stroke to more strokes, from simple characters to compound characters.
This lesson will focus more on the most important structure in Chinese characters–symmetry, which is one of the most important aesthetics and philosophy in Chinese culture. We’ll learn 33 characters in Master Wú Ràngzhī Xiǎozhuàn calligraphy.
隶书Lìshū was the beginning of the modern Chinese writing system, so it’s a very important style of Chinese characters. 《曹全碑》Cáo Quán Bēi Cao Quan Stone Tablet is a classic artwork written in 隶书Lìshū. It’s a Stone tablet from the Han dynasty (185 AD), which recorded the stories of Cao Quan, a good official at that time.
This is an art lesson designed for beginners who would like to know some basic knowledge about Chinese painting. In this course, Master Dèng Mèngjié will share with you how to paint the peony flower, which is also what she is famous for. In Chinese culture, the Peony flower symbolizes noble, rich, and elegant.
Chinese calligraphy is an art based on the Chinese characters. It includes various different styles,with 篆书zhuànshū，隶书lìshū, 楷书 kǎishū, 行书xíngshū, 草书cǎoshū as the top five styles.
According to painting methods, Chinese painting is divided into two categories: fine brush painting 工笔画 Gōngbǐhuà and freehand brushwork 写意画Xiěyìhuà .
笔bǐ brush, 墨mò ink, 纸zhǐ paper, 砚 yàn ink stone are the 4 basic tools for practicing Chinese calligraphy and painting, which are also considered as the Four Treasures of the Study in China.
Categories
- Brush (1)
- Chinese Calligraphy and Painting Tool (4)
- Chinese Calligraphy writing (1)
- Chinese painting colors (1)
- Ink (1)
- Paper (1)
- Xiao zhuan 小篆 (1)
Currently there are four instructors in our team, two professional Chinese painting artists, and two Chinese calligraphy enthusiasts.
Vickey Huang
Chinese calligraphy, Tea art and Paper Art teacher
English speaking Chinese calligraphy teacher, also knows Chinese Tea Art and Paper Art very well. Located in Chongqing, southwest China.
Sisi Liu
Jewelry designer
illustrator
Sisi offers Chinese style Jewelry design, and plants&birds illustrations as well. Her design philosophy is learn from the nature and life.
What Students Say
More than 2000 of students take Chinese calligraphy lessons with us in China or Online. As a reward, we received many good comments on Tripadvisor and Udemy. Wish more people can join our journy of practicing Chinese calligraphy and painting.
Wency
A very enjoyable experience!
This is my very first time to try Chinese painting. Teachers are very professional passionate and patient! I was so surprised that I could do such a great work under instruction. I really appreciated that teachers here can speak fluent English which helped me understand the ideas and skills of Chinese painting without any question.
Kya
A beautiful experience!
A wonderful experience, beautiful memories & you get to take home a great souvenir (that's my attempt, the teacher's work is amazing). The teacher is so patient, and the instructions & demonstrations so clear, everything is easy to follow. Everyone is very welcoming & friendly and the class is relaxed & fun. A great way to spend a day!
