In this article I share about exploring the shape of Lotus by drawing this exotic flower and leaves using a permanent brush pen, then moving along to create a quick painterly sketch with black Sumi-e ink and finally adventuring into a full painting with traditional Chinese painting colors and Asian brushes. 🪷
This is a great session for learning how to use reference photos to loosely develop a concept, then move through multiple additional steps to inspire a final fluid artwork. I hope you’ll try some of the tips and tricks for painting shared in the class video.😀
“Waning Lotus 2” Chinese painting colors Asian watercolor on hosho xuan rice paper by Tristina Dietz Elmes.
Some of the things you will learn from this workshop include:
how to use reference images to explore Lotus flowers & leaf forms using a permanent black ink brush pen;
how to use sumi-e black ink with a small Asian calligraphy brush to create a gray-scale Lotus study;
in what way regular Western watercolors differ from traditional Chinese paint colors;
the types of brushes I like for Asian painting and how to hold the brush in a strait and oblique position;
the Asian papers I like to use for warm-up practice vs finished paintings;
how to load your Asian paint brushes with more than one color of paint;
my favorite Asian Painting Lotus book and painting a final beautiful color artwork inspired by its pages;
and more…
“Lotus in Full Bloom” Sumi-e ink study painting on Korean mulberry paper by Tristina Dietz Elmes. At the time of writing this article, this painting is available on my Etsy shop HERE.
Lotus Flower & Leaf Study in 3 Ways Asian Painting Workshop Video Replay
Below is the full video workshop of my Live painting session. The paints, surfaces and accessories used in the video are listed afterwards in this article. Enjoy! 🎨
Here are the video timeline sections if you want to jump to a particular part of the live session:
0:00:00 - Intro To Lotus Studies Drawing and Asian Brush Painting
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Here is the video in which I show how to mount a fully dry Asian brush painting on rice paper onto bamboo paper with Nori Paste starting at 2 hours 39 minutes:
https://www.youtube.com/live/RUciWa8FlIQ?si=f2ltWim0EOWGKpVy
Feel free to ask me any follow-up questions in the comments below. Thanks for watching! 😍
“Waning Lotus” Chinese traditional painting colors on hanshi xuan rice paper by Tristina Dietz Elmes.
Supplies for Lotus Studies with Asian Brushes Workshop
Here are links to the supplies list for the book, paints, brush pen and accessories shown during the video. As a Blick Affiliate and Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases for links below that lead to Amazon and Blick Art Materials.
Book: Chinese Painting for Beginners No2 Drawing Lotus by Ho Kang-Shang Softcover (1992) - https://amzn.to/4eTP4B9
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Pentel Pocket Brush Pen Black with 2 Permanent Ink Cartridges - https://amzn.to/4nId0Kg
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Yasutomo Hanshi Calligraphy Xuan Practice Rice Paper 100 Sheets - https://amzn.to/42s8BBd
Yasutomo 6H Hosho Thicker Sketch Paper Xuan Paper 9x12in 48 Sheets - https://amzn.to/4uKhBho
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Asian Painting and Calligraphy Brushes Set of 24 - https://amzn.to/4s6o5W7
Asian Brush Stand and Drying Rack - https://amzn.to/3NMxaVU
Creative Mark White Plastic Paint Cups with Brush Holder Nubs Set of 12 - https://amzn.to/4wnnJgQ
Faber Castell Collapsible Tulip Edge Brush Holder Water Cup - https://amzn.to/3Pxxyon
General's The Master's Brush Soap 2.5oz Jar - https://amzn.to/49k2Jgq
General's The Master's Brush Soap 24oz Tub - https://amzn.to/49k2Qsm
Wood Brush Rest Stand Set of 2 Holds 4 Brushes Each - https://amzn.to/3OrurOi
My Recommended Cloth-Like Viva Paper Towels 3 Double Rolls - https://amzn.to/3EPZhOW
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Bonus Coloring Page from Initial Lotus Sketch
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Lotus study in bold strokes on antique color Cicada Wing Asian painting paper.
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