Nan Rae Chinese Brush Art Bamboo Part 2

[Chichiri520]

So beautiful! You're so inspirational! I cannot wait to apply your lessons!!

[dipchips]

This was a very edjucational video. Still learning day by day. More vids would be appreciated in the future. thx ! Regards, Holland.

[NanRae]

thx so much Holland. Please do let me know what subjects you'd be interested in.

Wishing you great Ch'i and inspired painting! Nan

[otis2804]

What brushes should I start with as a beginner?

[NanRae]

If I had to recommend just two brushes for a beginner, they would be the Large Orchid Bamboo brush and a Detail brush. Another excellent brush that is used for creating texture is the Mountain Horse brush. Student grade materials are never a good idea and always a false economy. Besides, while they are wonderful, the Chinese brushes are not expensive compared to Western watercolor brushes.

For more information on brushes please go to my website and click on Supplies.

[NanRae]

No animals were hurt in the making of these brushes. The animal keeps producing hair, i.e., sheep continually providing wool. Many of the brushes are made from sheep's hair and I would think the same process would be used.