I’m sure you have noticed the change of pace in my art work in the last few days…I have added some Oriental work in ink on paper….som…
I’m sure you have noticed the change of pace in my art work in the last few days…I have added some Oriental work in ink on paper….some peaceful landscapes in the typical Chinese style of free brush painting in black ink, with touches of colour, where I felt it was needed. Chinese painting is part of a 3000 year old culture, and in experimenting with these works, I had to throw out what I know about western style painting, and start to think about painting in a more linear way. These are absolutely my first paintings in this style. I decided I wanted to paint as much as I could in the traditional way, and so I learned to grind my own ink, had stamps carved with my name in Chinese and set to work. It was hard at first to come to terms with the idea that once you put the brush to paper, that was it…no drawing first, no erasing or changing the mark in any way. However, I was thrilled to be able to stop thinking about western style perspective, and get on with mountains and rocks which have always been my favourite subject matter. Once I had mastered the techniques, the whole experience was very enjoyable, and from time to time I return to it, as a break from my usual style of work….it is a real feeling of freedom from western style restrictions in landscape painting, and I love that. It is as much about what you decide to include as what you decide to omit. If you are interested in learning more about this fascinating art I can continue to add to this journal….there are a few basic techniques, you will need to know before you start creating your own works of art…..how to grind ink [not really necessary], but fun. What materials to use, how to paint in the Chinese way etc…additionally, you may just want to learn how to use inks on rice paper in order to create work that’s not necessarily in the Chinese style.. However I will only continue if there is sufficient interest….by clicking on the painting below, you will be linked to my website, and illustrations of tools you will need. The Last Catch by Janis Zroback :
As I start to write this entry, for some reason, the sound of “We are the Champions” by Queen is running around in my head…why? I have …
As I start to write this entry, for some reason, the sound of “We are the Champions” by Queen is running around in my head…why? I have no idea. Unless it means that all RedBubblers are champions? So “my friends” I write on regardless of the “earworms” To paint in the Chinese way, you will need the “Four Treasures” paper [zhi], brushes [bi], inksticks [mo] and ink stones [yan]....I am not Chinese, so I hope I got the spelling right. You can also use bottled permanent ink, but I have a real fondness for the traditional ink stick, [more about ink later] plus it is much blacker, and has the authentic look of an Oriental painting. I must stress at this point, that the materials are extremely inexpensive, [read cheap] and thank goodness, as no other brushes will work….put away the watercolour brushes and buy only Chinese brushes…Japanese brushes will not work either. / The brushes, paper and ink will cost just a few dollars, especially if you go to a Chinese art supply shop….failing that, your regular art supply shop should stock them as well. A word or two about paper, which though it’s commonly called “rice paper”, is mostly made from bamboo pulp…you can get it with some sizing, which helps to control the ink, but why not throw caution to the winds and buy it unsized, which is what I used in all my paintings. / It may be a little frustrating to use at first, but you might discover as I did, that loss of control of paint can be a good thing, leading to hitherto unimagined heights of creativity. The brush is of paramount importance…everything depends on it….some of those available today were the same ones used in the Ming Dynasty [1368-1664] / Get three….purists will say you need only one….just don’t tell them what I said….. a soft goat or sheep hair, usually white, for broad washes, a harder brush, dark brown, for you got it, those all important calligraphy lines, and maybe a third with a blend of both kind of hairs. / I personally went mad and bought a whole bunch as I was intoxicated with the prices and thought somebody had made a dreadful mistake, and put the wrong numbers on. / I am so used to spending several hundred dollars on only one watercolour brush, that a brush for just a few dollars seemed unbelievable… Now I can hear you saying “goat”? Just the hair folks..just the hair….nobody died. / Remember this is traditional Chinese brush painting, and a synthetic brush cannot produce the same results….only natural fibers can provide the resilience and hold liquids long enough for the long and varied strokes that are so essential to the genre….. also the firm brushes will spring back easily and make the thinnest of lines, and at those prices you can afford to get the very best the shop has to offer. Look after your brushes…they will come with glue on the bristles, and after you’ve washed that off, do not recap…always wash them after use and do not let them stand in water…. Clicking on the painting below will lead you to my website and pictures of the tools you will require to try this fascinating art. The Tide Pool by Janis Zroback :
I’m happy to say that the following paintings were featured this week.. / Thank you to all the group hosts. / !http://images-1.redbubble.ne…
I’m happy to say that the following paintings were featured this week.. / Thank you to all the group hosts. / / Prairie Gold..Live Love Dream. / / Nice to be Here..Bits and Pieces. / / Abstract Rose..Mature Woman. / / The Colour of ‘Sunlight’..Bits and Pieces..
*I am thrilled to announce, that I have been chosen the Shining Star in the Bits and Pieces group forum this week…this reward is given …
I am thrilled to announce, that I have been chosen the Shining Star in the Bits and Pieces group forum this week…this reward is given to an artist or writer that, according to the group moderators.. “simply excels and deserves special recognition”. / / Fires of September I am also happy to say that the following paintings chosen as features today. / / The Summer Knows All Things Orange / Mutsu Carnival.. second feature.. Acrylic Paintings What a lovely day!!! Thanks again to all the group moderators…
My greeting cards of Vincent Price are officially being sold through Gorey Details online!!!! / ...Okay so no I haven’t gone goth…but Vincent has! Haha…okay let me explain. / I developed my portrait of “Vincent Price” into a greeting card through Carrie Glenn Studios. It is a thick stock, high quality matte card 5 1/2×8 1/2 in size. It has my piece’s details on the back and my logo. / There are a limited edition number of cards being sold right now…so get them while you can!!! ;D / Here’s how the card would look opened front and back Just in time for Halloween! So I wanted to let everyone know about this site, it’s a great local business and there are some really awesome products and unique treasures for available! ;D For more information on how you can purchase a card or set of greeting cards, contact Carrie at: carrie@carrieglennstudios.com Thanks and enjoy!
HOPE YOU AND YOURS ENJOY!!! HAPPY HOLY DAYS! !http://images-1.redbubble.net/img/art/framecolor:black/framestyle:flat30/mattecolor:off…
HOPE YOU AND YOURS ENJOY!!! HAPPY HOLY DAYS!
......to the mystery person who bought the calender!!! Been away from home and Red Bubble….and I’m still am away from the island. N…
......to the mystery person who bought the calender!!! Been away from home and Red Bubble….and I’m still am away from the island. Nice to be back for a brief visit and another surprise sale. BIG THANKS TO WHOMEVER YOU ARE!!! ENJOY the year 2009 with ME and MY CREATIONS!!! ALOHA and LOVE to ALL, Stephanie Clifton
‘Inner Vixen’ - FEATURED TODAY! ...
‘Inner Vixen’ - FEATURED TODAY! I was happy to discover my work Featured yet again in this group… / This means so much - Thankyou ARtrageous RB ARtists!!!
/ Almost Home Lofting sail a thousand miles / I could not find a famous mountain. / I moor my boat outside Hsuan-yang / to gaze at last at Hsiang-lu peak. / Once I read the master monk. / He walked outside this world of dust. / Now his Tung-lin hut lies near; / through evening sun I hear a bell Meng Haoran Thank you so much
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Fourth Feature for this image / Almost Home Lofting sail a thousand miles / I could not find a famous mountain. / I moor my boat outside Hsuan-yang / to gaze at last at Hsiang-lu peak. / Once I read the master monk. / He walked outside this world of dust. / Now his Tung-lin hut lies near; / through evening sun I hear a bell Meng Haoran Thank you so much
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Fifth Feature for this image / Almost Home Lofting sail a thousand miles / I could not find a famous mountain. / I moor my boat outside Hsuan-yang / to gaze at last at Hsiang-lu peak. / Once I read the master monk. / He walked outside this world of dust. / Now his Tung-lin hut lies near; / through evening sun I hear a bell Meng Haoran Thank you so much
/ Journal Page 2 Thank you so much
/ “Pear Jo…
/ Pear Journal..The Cover This is the Cover of the Pear Journal…each page is a complete painting and illustrates different aspects of the fruit … Thank you so much
FEATURED ON THE HOMEPAGE IN MAY 2008 / FEATURED IN MANY GROUPS / NOW IN JPG CAST-OFFS !http://images-0.redbubble.net/img/art/border…
FEATURED ON THE HOMEPAGE IN MAY 2008 / FEATURED IN MANY GROUPS / NOW IN JPG CAST-OFFS / Early Morning Feed Asleep in spring I did not heed the dawn / Till the birds broke out singing everywhere. / Last night, in the clamour of wind and rain, / How many flowers have fallen / do you suppose? .................................................................................................................................... FEATURED ON THE HOMEPAGE 27/5/09 / FEATURED IN MANY GROUPS / CHALLENGE WINNER IN FUN WITH WATER IN WORKS ON PAPER / NOW FEATURED IN CREATIVE CARDS / The Last Catch Foamy tides, like snow-drifts, lingering; / A battalion of plum trees silently blooming; / A bottle of wine / And a fishing line; / Who in this world is my equal The oar rips apart the spring water / On which the leaf-like boat is floating. / A tiny hook dangles / At the end of a silk cord The islet is covered with blossoms / And my jug is full of wine. / Upon these thousand acres of waves there is freedom. Thank you so much
FEATURED ON THE HOMEPAGE IN MAY 2008 / AND FEATURED IN MANY OTHER GROUPS…YESTERDAY IN JPG CAST OFFS !http://images-0.redbubble….
FEATURED ON THE HOMEPAGE IN MAY 2008 / AND FEATURED IN MANY OTHER GROUPS…YESTERDAY IN JPG CAST OFFS / Early Morning Feed Asleep in spring I did not heed the dawn / Till the birds broke out singing everywhere. / Last night, in the clamour of wind and rain, / How many flowers have fallen / do you suppose? Thank you so much
Thank you to the anonymous buyer who purchased a card of Badak Api...
Thank you to the anonymous buyer who purchased a card of Badak Api yesterday. I hope you enjoy your new red friend :)
I am always so pleased ,thrilled and honoured when I see a ” Feature Alert” pop on my screen…..Many thanks to the hosts Mariaan Krog an…
I am always so pleased ,thrilled and honoured when I see a ” Feature Alert” pop on my screen…..Many thanks to the hosts Mariaan Krog and Susan van Zyl for selecting my Little Green Witch….it’s very appreciated and you made my day !:-) It feels so wonderful to see people look at my images and love them so much , to feature them and to put them in their group! I am a featured member in the African Art At Heart Group…....26-10-09 / Also I’ve won a special “Solo Exhibition” in the Challenge Winner Forum in this amazing group WITCHTIME won the Halloween Challenge in the African Art At Heart Group…....25-10-09 / / WITCHTIME was featured in the African Art At Hearzt Group…..27-10-09 / / THANK YOU SO MUCH / Brigitte:-)
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