About this item
With comprehensive instruction and artist tips and tricks, Special Subjects: Beginning Chinese Brush is the perfect resource for beginning artists. Special Subjects: Beginning Chinese Brush teaches aspiring artists everything they need to know to get started creating Chinese brush paintings. From choosing brushes to painting techniques, composition, and development, Special Subjects: Beginning Chinese Brush is bursting with valuable skills and lessons to help beginning artists learn how to use this traditional medium. Artist Monika Cilmi guides readers through an exploration of a variety of step-by-step Chinese brush paintings, covering basic concepts and techniques, such as different brushstrokes, as well as how to blend traditional methods with your own personal style.
About the Author
Monika Cilmi was born in Catania, Italy where she grew up but she now lives in the UK. She has travelled and exhibited her work internationally and won some art prizes. Her passion for Oriental art is very strong and she has taught art and craft in Italy and England. She mainly works as a professional artist and collaborate with various companies for art and interdisciplinary projects. She has recently been selected for a representation with Art Production NYC. Her book "Beginning Chinese brush" is inspired by her passion for Chinese and Japanese art and her own research and personal approach to a very unique form of art.
