How to draw Lotus Flower sumi-e Chinese Painting #2

[TheHekman18]

AMAZING!

[kobi2187]

Also, Henry, I wanted to ask you what is the name of this "stiff" brush, is there a simile of it in western art? I am not share there are Chinese art stores where I live (Israel). Also it is possible to twist it as you paint as well, or only with the soft brush the twisting allowed. Thank you!

My favorite Chinese painter is Zhang Cui Ying.

[blueheronarts]

@kobi2187 Chinese brush and watercolor brush is made in different ways. There is no equivalent brush between the two. The stiff brush refers to "wolf hair" brush. It comes in many sizes and I would suggest you get a set of three basic brushes from our online store BlueHeronArts(dot)com.

Sorry I never heard of artist Ying. There are so many comtemporary Chinese artist, my faverite artist is Xu Wei(徐渭）a Ming Dynasty master, who is the ancester of water and ink painting.

[kobi2187]

Thank you Henry. I love your videos and the way you teach, you have a very peaceful baring.

I wanted to ask, in western art the use of black color is not advised, or overuse of it. Is it different in Chinese art? as it seems to view black as a royal color.

[blueheronarts]

@kobi2187 Yes, you are right black or ink represents "five colors" which means all colors in Chinese painting. That is why it was called Shui-mo" or "ink and water" painting. Later Japanese simplified it to Sumi-e or "ink painting". Although ink is the king (or "bone" in Chinese painting, by no means it is exclude coloor which we believe is secondary to ink. There are planty of books on the differences between East and West painting, i.e., Principles of Chinese Painting, by George Rowley.

[pinktrefoil]

so pretty! :)

[toasty100]

Where do you get the supplies you sell?

[andreymury]

please do it faster next time.....

[sempoliy]

你著迷，我與他們的藝術！你是一個偉大的藝術家！

好樣的！

[littlepero]

what are you using in the video to paint?

[hmwascow]

beautiful!

Is the ink waterproof? What Ink do you use?

[blueheronarts]

Thank you!

I use sumi ink on rice paper, either bottled or grinded with a inkstick. Yes it is waterproof when it gets dry. And you may mix with watercolor. You may get the paper and supplies from my online store.

[SJM123456789]

what is the black thing next to the flower bud?

[susan15forever]

i think it is the lily pad...

[Taegyun1]

it is another flower, only the lotus is in color

[12345Fok12345]

can you send me the music in the background, please?

[Karesalot]

I am curious about the foreground why it radiates out? I wish this video had a little more explanation dialogue. What are the black leaf like items? I loved this video. Just had a few questions, you are a master craftsman. I bet your university students miss you!

[stupidxsun]

Haha okay the dog scared me half to death. But this is so beautiful! Makes it look so easy, I wish I was good at painting. Haha. :D)

[dorkievaj]

its really nice but cant see that good when he uses the white

[paady]

lol im english hope i nlightened you with a nice comment ;D

[paady]

多么可爱的lotis花和茎的美丽

[massart09]

hasiktir ya 10 dakkada bunumu yaptın.

[OwariWoTsuge]

Oh, this video makes it look so easy: I wish I could paint, but even my handwriting is barely legible. You can't even tell the difference between my right and left hand penmanship. Dx

Such a pretty picture. @_@

[ViRuStWiN2999]

it not rly about what people think of it. if you paint something and you like it, its worth it. just give it a go... there's no harm in trying :)

[scribbl3r]

i like the kind of brush he uses C:

[CeniaChan]

that was so beautiful!

i love it!

[dabbass1]

that dog scared the shit out of me man.

blue hero arts, please edit that part out man.

also, could you tell me what song that is in the background.

thanks.

[creamyumi]

I think the door opening was way scarier than the dog. xDDD

[kobi2187]

@dabbass1 This is too funny. Good I read your comment before I got to the dog part:))

[aplus1984]

@dabbass1 me too...woof

[quwisszerr]

sounds like Ken'ichi Matsuyama [L from Death Note Movie, desus noto] speaking english

[dsh05b1]

i bought something like this for my living room, really brightens up the place, lovely painting and the music is so relaxing!

[ficklemcpickle]

Jesus, please edit out that crazy dog barking!

[Chinastar300]

mmmmmmmmmmmmmmm,gooooooooooooo­oooooooooooood

[septembertophat]

thank you for sharing this. i learned from it.

alizzarine

[guruchief]

Great video!

[MsBlack13]

sorry, correct me if Im wrong, but isnt Sumi-e the japanese term for it? Shui-mo hua is the chinese term for basically the same thing.. but thought your title was kind of contradictory.

[blueheronarts]

Well, Sumi-e is how it was first introduced to the English speaking people, just like "Tofu" so you don't say tofu is Japanese and Doufu is Chinese, right? My title is targeted to what the key words, so sumie is more popular than "shuimo hua" in English.

[12116657]

in The han race gloryest time. japanese was so repect ur and admire chinese culture. from temple , language, technology, everything they send student to china and bring it back to japan. almost japanese language is made from chinese language.

[MsBlack13]

Okay, dude, I know THAT. Thats like saying allot of English words come from French, it doesn't mean they're the same language.

[FuturisticXXL]

omg that dog bark shocked me!

[treefungus1]

It is really beautiful. what's the music called?

[blueheronarts]

Thank you! The music is called "Peaceful Pond" by Tom Barabas.

[treefungus1]

Thanks

[sakura666drops]

beautiful drawing iuts breath taking to see drawn such a beauty

Ps:The dog scared the hell out of meh when it started barking

[ningnang100]

what was the door creeking in the backfground?

[GuyMcpersonLol]

what kinda brush is that?

[blueheronarts]

Aquastroke - a brush that adds water.

[rowyourboat822]

is he painting on rice paper?

where do you get rice paper?

[blueheronarts]

Yes, on rice paper. You may get from my eBay store.

[xxnikki12595xx]

at first, i thought it was embroidery! it's remarkable how you use the paint and how you paint so well!

[blueheronarts]

Thanks for your remarks.

[vanruj]

nice

[sarah90222]

that dog really scared me -- but very useful thanks

[greenpigen]

it wonderful!!!! its so cool to see such paints!!!!

[mistressnat]

Wow.

[hmj021]

that was beautiful

[FummyMimoki]

Hey that's a spiffy invention rather than using a mao bee.

[maishah123]

wow that was awesome, i cant even draw a normal flower let alone paint it, mine looks like shet.

[NamineLi]

Wow that dog scared me XD Anyways your painting is beautiful! I know my mom doesn't paint but she sews designs like that! We're a Chinese family maybe thats why..

[angel050291]

wow!..i wish i could do that in my art exam..for 2 hours..so i could get an A...lol...xxx

[gotxdee]

what media are you using? i dont think ive ever seen something like that beofre..

[blueheronarts]

You mean the plastic "resevior" brush? Or the rice paper? I used ink and watercolor on Japanese rice paper, which you may get from my eBay store.

[denniskatzke]

beuatiful...but omg...your dog...that was a shock...i almost fell asleep watching you and then *BAAAAAAAARK* :)

[blueheronarts]

Thank you for sharing your watching experience.:-)

[oromasisfire]

beautiful !

Hermoso !

[mistergraysonatine]

waw!!

[quiescencemusic]

Beautiful painting. Please post more!