Japanese Painting: Drawing Flowers: A thorough explanation of various techniques, from how to capture and compose the characteristics of each flower. - Japanese Craft Book

Release Date: May 11, 2015
Language: Japanese
Hardcover: 191 pages

Following "How to Paint Japanese Paintings," this is the second installment in the series, "How to Paint Flowers."
Using familiar flowers as the subject, students will create works ranging in size from 4 to 12 using suihin pigments and mineral pigments. By carefully observing the differences in the structure of each flower, students will devise compositions, colors, and painting techniques that bring out the individuality of each flower. By understanding the characteristics of flowers, students will learn how to paint them more authentically.

In addition to creating a vibrant effect using the foil and sand unique to Japanese painting, students will also try new techniques, such as combining new mediums like Aqua Glue with Akira paints, and easily experimenting with the texture of silk painting by stretching silk over a board covered with washi paper.

These examples involve extracting a portion of a famous folding screen painting, learning the intricate techniques of sketching the original, and then adding creative composition and coloring to create a work of art. These examples make copying, which can be difficult for beginners, accessible and enjoyable.