Drawing With The Brush

Eastern Inspiration for the Western Artist

Christine Forbes

Draw nature your own, unique way inspired by East Asian artistic traditions.
This practical book introduces the art of brush drawing to complete beginners. It explains how to recreate the serene beauty of the natural world, including the Four Noble Plants, with minimal marks. All you need is a brush, ink and paper. Learn about brush drawing through the simple exercises that this book demonstrates and discover a place to ‘be’ that arises through doing rather than thinking.
The brush – explore mark, line and textures Inspiration from nature – draw leaves and flowers, as well as trees and landscapes
Practical exercises – be guided through step-by-step instructions
Contemplation – find peacefulness through the brush and the process.

ISBN: 9780719841620

Published: February 14, 2023

Format: Ebook

£12.99

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ISBN: 9780719841613

Width: 172mm

Height: 242mm

Pages: 128

Published: February 14, 2023

Format: Paperback

Christine Forbes is a well-respected watercolour artist and teacher, who has embraced the philosophies and drawing practices from the East. She has developed her own approach to the art of the brush (brush painting) which is based on Chinese ink drawing and painting.