Abstract

"Bird-and-flower painting" is a traditional genre of ink painting, but this book is composed by capturing the familiar natural life with the sensibility of Japanese people living in the present age, without sticking to the traditional style. We have recorded a large number of works and drawing methods that are attractive for their bold brush ink technique and delicate and splendid screen composition.
《Main contents》
Chapter 1 Basics of drawing method: Tools / Basics of sumi-inking / Basics of brush strokes are dots,lines,faces /Reference works.
Chapter 2 Tips for drawing: Composition / Changes due to paper / Stroke drawing / Haboku expression / Glue effect / How to use colors / Reference work = Birds and seafood.
Chapter 3 Practical drawing method: Spring = Draw cherry blossoms / Summer = Draw sunflowers / Autumn = Draw grapes / Winter = Draw cold camellia / Enjoy the flowers of the four seasons.

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