Chinese Brush Painting / Sumi-e for Beginners Koi Fish Painting by Ling Chi Yeh

Great subject for beginners. This ink only demonstration uses different shades of ink and large strokes to depict the top view of a swimming koi fish. Koi or carp are a symbol of longevity and prosperity in Chinese and other Asian cultures. There is a rich history of koi breeding and cultivation throughout Asia but especially in Japan where the most expensive Koi fish ever sold, sold for $1.8 million dollars. Hopefully that fish came with 24-7 bodyguards to prevent it being eaten by raccoons!

Of note, Ling Chi is painting our OAS Double Xuan A paper. This is actually a think single ply raw Xuan paper that paints much more like a double than a single Xuan. It is a good paper for those who want a little more moisture control without sacrifice the smoothness and color vibrancy of a single Xuan. It is also priced lower than a Double Thickness paper.

Featured Materials:

Brushes
Unicorn (Qi Lin) Brush
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Full Lotus Brush
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Mountain Horse Fine Brush
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Paper:

Double Xuan (Shuen) A
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For the best brushes, paper, ink, colors, accessories, books, lessons, videos, dvds, and materials for Chinese Brush Painting, Calligraphy and Sumi-e visit Oriental Art Supply (OAS) at https://orientalartsupply.com

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