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	Painting - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Painting taken literally is the practice of applying pigment suspended in a carrier (or medium) and a binding agent (a glue) to a surface (support) such as paper, canvas or a wall.
		Caravaggio is an heir of the humanist painting of the Renaissance.
		Mughal painting is a particular style of Indian painting, generally confined to illustrations on the book and done in miniatures, and which emerged, developed and took shape during the period of the Mughal Empire 16th -19th centuries).
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Painting (3978 words)

	Brush Painting Encyclopedia Articles @ ColorFool.com (Color Fool) (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-01)
		Japanese brush painting is a relatively recent development and emerged out of the Buddhist schools of calligraphy (Shodo).
		The ancient art of Japanese brush painting, or sumi-e, is strikingly beautiful, simple and pure, yet strong and resonant.
		Subjects in Japanese brush painting include landscapes, flowers, or animals, anything that suggests a closeness to the natural world.
	www.colorfool.com /encyclopedia/Brush_painting (423 words)

	Ink brush - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Medium brushes are the most widely used; wielded by a skilled artist a medium brush can produce a variety of thicknesses of line, from very thin to fairly thick.
		Material: Normally the brush is made from sheep, pig, mouse, buffalo and rabbit hair, while exotic ones can be made from tiger, fowls, deer, yellow weasel (黄鼠狼) and even human baby hair (from the first haircut a baby gets, said to bring good fortune while taking the Imperial examinations).
		The invention of ink brush resulted in the Lesser Seal Script (Xiaozhuan), which is elegant and curvy unlike its predecessor the Greater Seal Script (Dazhuan) which is rugged and blocky.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Ink_brush (451 words)

	Ink and wash painting - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Wash painting developed in China during the Tang Dynasty (618-907) and became an established style during the Song Dynasty (960-1279).
		In wash paintings, as in calligraphy, the artist usually grinds their own ink using an ink stick and a grinding stone, but prepared inks are also available.
		Wash painting brushes are the same as the brushes used for calligraphy, and are traditionally made from bamboo and goat, ox, horse, or wolf hair.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Sumi-e (315 words)

	Chinese Brush Painting - Art History
		The brush used in Chinese brush painting is similar to a watercolor brush used in the West.
		The objective of Chinese brush painting is not to express the variation in shades resulting from a source of light in a realistic way, but to express the characteristics of the subject.
		A significant feature of Chinese brush painting is the use of calligraphy and seals, a practice originated by scholar painters.
	www.bellaonline.com /articles/art3233.asp (458 words)

	Dry Brush Painting -- Recommendations and Resources (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-01)
		Japanese brush painting is a relatively recent development and emerged out of the Buddhist schools of calligraphy.
		Brushes used for cleaning come in various forms and sizes, such as very small brushes for cleaning a fine instrument, toothbrushes, the larger household version that usually comes with a dustpan, or the broomstick.
		Haidinger's brush is usually attributed to the dichroism of the pigment of the macula.
	www.becomingapediatrician.com /health/45/dry-brush-painting.html (1257 words)

	Brush Painting (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-01)
		Putting paint on with brushes is at the same time the easiest and most difficult way to do it.
		Put your paint jar in a blob of modeling clay or some such rig to keep it from spilling.) You don't want it dripping on the way to the surface and you don't want to have to be spreading around a flood.
		Whatever paint you use, one of the keys to good brush paint jobs is a clean, soft brush.
	www.ipmsusa.org /Reviews/How_To/Brush_Painting/Brush_Painting.htm (1876 words)

	Chinese Brush Painting (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-01)
		Early on, Chinese brush painting was limited to lacquer ware and pottery and later evolved into paintings on murals.
		The ink used in Chinese brush paintings is formed by adding water to a caked mixture for a desired consistency.
		The primary objective in Chinese brush paintings is to express the characteristics of the subject instead of expressing shades in a realistic way.
	oriental-decor.com /chinese_brush_painting.php (276 words)

	Korean Brush Painting
		One of the characteristics of Chinese and Korean brush painting, as well as Japanese brush painting, is to be able to reproduce the same image in the same way each time and have the end result look the same.
		Slightly dilute the paint and draw a series of ovals around the outside of the first group.
		Use the side of the brush and wiggle it to form the shape of the leave.
	www.international.ucla.edu /shenzhen/2002ncta/lindemulder/koreanbrush.html (491 words)

	Association for Asia Research- Asian Brush Painting: A Traditional Art Form
		Kathy Sung, a Professional Asian Brush Painter and Teacher, says it is like ‘meditation.’ Asian brush painting is a unique art form that reflects the beauty and style of ancient Asian culture, which is more than 6000 years old.
		Everything that is chosen in the painting from color, brush effects, layout of the painting and the subject(s), reflect the inner meaning and message the artist wishes to express.
		She says the paintings don’t usually take long to make but the techniques are taught for 2-3 months before the student makes a picture.
	asianresearch.org /articles/2452.html (635 words)

	Chinese Brush Painting - Introduction
		The colours used for Chinese brush painting are different from normal water colours - they have more binder so they are less likely to run when wetted - as when painted over, or the picture is being mounted.
		New brushes are stiffened with glue or size and often come with a bamboo or plastic cap to protect the bristles.
		Most brushes come with hanging loops at the end of the handle, so that they can be hung with the bristles downwards.
	www.selune.demon.co.uk /cbp/intro.html (467 words)

	Introduction to Chinese Brush Painting
		The single most astonishing fact about Chinese Brush Painting is that each brush stroke is a defining move that produces a portion of the painting that is neither improved upon nor corrected.
		Chinese Brush Painting is meant to be more than a representation of an object; it is also a symbolic expression.
		And, in each painting there will almost always be a "Host" which is the larger and stronger flower, tree, etc. and a "Guest" which is indicated by being smaller.
	www.nanrae.com /lesson-pg1.html (271 words)

	Art of Chinese Brush Painting
		Though similar to the brush used for watercolor painting in the West, it has a finer tip suitable for dealing with a wide range of subjects and for producing the variations in line required by different styles.
		As a result, in ink-and-wash paintings it is possible to use ink alone to create a rhythmic balance between brightness and darkness, and density and lightness, and to create an impression of the subject's texture, weight and coloring.
		In artistic conception and structural composition, most landscape paintings create the impression that the scene is viewed from high in the air, as if seen through the eyes of a bird.
	www.asia-art.net /chinese_tech_brush.html (1434 words)

	WOOSTER BRUSH (painting tips :: furniture)
		Whether you're painting a wrought iron chair, staining a wood end table, or varnishing a chest of drawers, preparing the surface is the most important part of the project.
		A brush is your best choice for painting furniture, because it will provide the smoothest finish and it can reach into the surface details of the piece.
		All foam brushes are reasonably priced, so you might try a higher-quality brand like the Foam King from Wooster which will hold more paint and can be reused on future projects.
	www.woosterbrush.com /paint_furniture.html (294 words)

	FAQ on air brush face painting
		What he found after talking to the air brush manufacturers, as well as his legal advisors, was he could make a great, safe air brush paint but then due to problems with the misuse of air brush equipment and unsafe use by the consumer, his safe products could actually be unsafe.
		Most air brush and paint suppliers recommend that you use an air pressure that is not more than 8 or 9 pounds per square inch (PSI).
		If the PSI is too high and you force the paint under the skin what you have done is take a face paint that is supposedly safe for the skin and put it under the skin.
	www.snazaroo.us /faqairbrush.htm (2886 words)

	Gallery of Chinese brush paintings from Worldimages (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-01)
		Chinese Brush Painting is a very ancient art form that originated in China hundreds of years ago.
		Thus Chinese brush painting was also considered as a pursuit of the aristocrats.
		Chinese brush painting is a 'symbolic expression' where the artist brings forth the object from his mind and heart, giving it the beauty, rhythm and life of nature.
	www.worldimages.com /chinesebrushpaintings/index.php (171 words)

	What is Chinese Brush Painting ?
		It is the romance between the Chinese brush (mao-bi) and the Chinese paper, with ink and color pigments serving as the intermediary.
		In the appreciation of Chinese paintings, one important component is the examination of the brush stroke.
		Thus, the painting is often a composite art form, with the artist, the calligrapher, the poet and the seal carver all contributing.
	home.att.net /~pptong/intro.html (1463 words)

	Bodhi Tree Center : Chinese Classical Brush Painting Classes (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-01)
		The shape of the brush and the lie of its hair must be totally at his command.
		Of nearly equal importance is the consistency of the ink, the loading of the ink in the brush and its flows onto the paper.
		The characteristic of Chinese Brush Painting is the theories of the painting are not involved in the picture only, but also applied in our lives to enhance the fulfillment of our ourselves.
	www.bodhitreecenter.org /chineseBrushPainting (565 words)

	Painting
		She is a member of the Oriental Brush Artist Guild of the Hammond Museum and has taught in our program for several years.Supplies may be purchased from the instructor at the first class for $ 35 (mixing palette, one brush, rice paper, ink).
		Paint is a marvelously versatile substance and can be manipulated different ways to create interesting textures and looks.
		At the first class, Adele will help you execute your design and tell you what type of paints, brushes, and canvas are needed for the rest of the classes.
	www.ridgefieldschools.org /painting.htm (1253 words)

	Painting by brush (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-01)
		Overloading the brush leads to dry paint forming in the upper part of the bristles and hardening.
		Unless using non drip paint, dab off the excess to prevent drips by pushing the bristles against the inside of the kettle - not the rim.
		Then lay off (finish with light strokes) in the direction of the grain or the longest side of the part you are painting.
	www.technosolution.co.uk /diy/painting/brushpaint/brushpaint.htm (150 words)

	CRAFTS : Other : Chinese Brush Painting on Silk : DIY Network
		Apply heavier or darker dye with wash brush using the double-loading method for the bamboo canes.
		Also in darker color paint in small delicate branches on opposite sides of the cane.
		Paint in the bamboo leaves with the small bamboo brush, using dark and light shades of color.
	www.diynetwork.com /diy/ps_other/article/0,2025,DIY_14201_2274004,00.html (321 words)

	Stephanie's PhotoImpact Tutorials: PI8 Digital Painting Brush Presets
		Your goal with this blender brush is to lightly stroke over the lines where the colors join, so that they are blended softly and there are no hard lines between the colors.
		Edit the brush size to 25 and extend slightly to the left, then edit the size to 15.
		The point of this tutorial isn't to copy my painting exactly, but to show you how easy it can be to paint landscapes with preset brushes.
	www.eastofthesun.com /pi8/brushpresets.htm (1334 words)

	Chinese Brush painting Birds
		A delightful approach to painting instruction, breaking down some bird subjects into easy to emulate shapes that can be used to create delightfully simply compositions.
		A delightful approach to painting instruction, breaking down four different subject groups (Birds, Fruits and Vegetables, Insects, and Landscapes) into easy to emulate shapes that can be used to create delightfully simply compositions.
		A beautiful collection of fine-line paintings of flowers and birds by two Japanese masters of the Nihonga Style, which melds Japanese painting techniques with ancient Chinese Northern Sung Dynasty techniques.
	www.orientalartsupply.com /products/books_birds.cfm (1124 words)

	Simulating Chinese Brush Painting
		Chinese brush painting presents a particularly interesting challenge due to the unique properties of the ink, paper, and brush.
		Strassmann's hairy brush model represented the brush as a linear array of fibers that deposit ink particles on the paper as the brush moves.
		This project suggests that the brush model is more important to the aethetic quality of the painting than the ink diffusion model.
	numbers.wordnerd.org /phb (620 words)

	Chinese Brush Painting, Nan Rae
		Nan Rae’s Chinese brush painting combines the grace of the Literati style with an impressionist approach to color.
		The artist paints with rapid, intuitive movements of the brush that convey a "mind image" of the subject.
		Japanese painting, also known as Sumi-e, came from the influence of Chinese Brush; the techniques, brushes and paints are the same.
	www.nanrae.com (161 words)

	Watercolor Brush India,Watercolor Painting Brushes,Brush For Painting, Watercolor Brushes,Watercolor Painting ...
		A variety of brushes are used to provide the desired finish in watercolor paintings.
		Ideally a large flat brush is used to lay on washes, medium brush for broad areas and small brush for detailed work are used.
		The most expensive brush is the one made from the tail of red Siberian mink.
	www.indeutsch.com /brushes-info/brushes-in-watercolor-painting.html (202 words)

	Virtual Chinese Brush
		We develop a novel 3D brush model consisting of a skeleton and a surface, which is deformed through constrained energy minimization.
		The main advantage of our model over existing ones is in its ability to mimic brush flattening and bristle spreading due to brush bending and lateral friction exerted by the paper surface during the painting process.
		The ability to recreate such deformations is essential to realistic 3D digital painting simulations, especially in the case of Chinese brush painting and calligraphy.
	www.cs.ust.hk /~cpegnel/VCB (247 words)

	Chinese Brush Painting (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-01)
		Chinese painting is one of the national treasures of China, though it may be
		Brushes - known as bi, this is the most important tool of the Chinese painters,
		The brushes are usually made from goat-hair or sheep-hair.
	www.chinesemasters.co.uk /Chinese_Painting.htm (230 words)

	Brushes for Oriental Brush painters, sumi-e artists, calligraphers and Crafters
		SOrchidBamboo, both are superb brushes for Sumi-e, it starts from a point and ends with a point, very easy to use by beginners.
		Upon request we added three sets very professionally made brushes for painting flowers, birds, plants, etc. The beauitful natural ox horn ferrule not just added the beauty to the brushes, they do let you use the brushes much much longer.
		Because the brushes need to be soaked in the water before each use, when not dried properly the bamboo ferrule is so easy to crack.
	www.acornplanet.com /brushes.shtml (989 words)

	Free Brush Chinese Painting
		This free brush activity will ready Grades PreK-5 students for their visit to the Naples Art Museum where the Gow Collection will be explored.
		Student will explore the Chinese painting method of xieyi (free brush) and produce a piece of work utilizing this style.
		The book Oriental Painting Course by Wang Jia Nan and Cai Xiaoli which was published by Watson Guptill in 1997 is an excellent resource with many visuals.
	www.mindbeams.net /NMA/callig2.htm (389 words)

	Frederica Marshall, Japanese Sumi-e Oriental Brush Painting and Watercolor Master Teacher and Fine Artist
		The basic alphabet of brush strokes, composition, use of negative space, oriental perspective and philosophy will be demonstrated, discussed, and experienced.
		The dance of the big brush is transformed into a calligraphic stroke, recording the dancer's movement.
		Work with traditional fl ink as well as modern colors to create incredible designs to be used as backgrounds for watercolor paintings, stationery, gift wrap, collage, or work of art in their own right.
	www.fredericamarshall.com /workshops.htm (485 words)

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