Monthly Archives: March 2013

Chinese Tiger Painting

Posted on March 28, 2013 by CNArtGallery

Tiger is the king in mountains. Chinese people believe that they have the function of dispelling disasters and evil, and protecting their residences, and they also symbolize courage and power. Auspicious &Fengshui Meaning Chinese Tiger Painting in twelve Chinese zodiac: represents auspiciousness, … Continue reading →

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Chinese Bamboo Painting

Posted on March 26, 2013 by CNArtGallery

This is a piece of ink bamboo showing amply the wet brush technique of the painter. He added a bit of glue in light ink to paint the bamboo stalk, making it light, full, and strong. The bamboo leaves, thick … Continue reading →

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Chinese Calligraphy Painting

Posted on March 22, 2013 by CNArtGallery

Chinese characters evolved from pictures and signs, and the Chinese art of calligraphy developed naturally from its unique writing system. Through the ages, great calligraphers developed representative calligraphic styles of their times. The love of calligraphy is deeply ingrained in … Continue reading →

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Chinese Tiger in Painting and Its Symbolic Meaning

Posted on March 13, 2013 by CNArtGallery

The Tiger, the third sign of the Chinese zodiac, is thought of as ruler of the beasts on Earth in contrast to the Dragon which is ruler of the beasts of the sky. To be born in the year of … Continue reading →

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Women in Chinese Painting

Posted on March 11, 2013 by CNArtGallery

China has a long history of using women as objects in Chinese painting  since the Warring States and Western Han Dynasty when people painted female figures on silk. Each time in history has its own idea of 'beauty' and from … Continue reading →

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Chinese Dragon Painting

Posted on March 8, 2013 by CNArtGallery

The Dragon is very popular in Chinese paintings. Most people draw dragon paintings for auspicious meanings. Just as Bruce Lee's name shows, dragon is a symbol of art and spirit in Chinese traditional arts. The dragon overcomes obstacles until success … Continue reading →

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Basic Steps to Draw Panda in Chinese Painting

Posted on March 6, 2013 by CNArtGallery

The giant panda is known as the national treasure of China. The panda was a kind of ordinary animal in China long ago. However, for some reasons, too many of them have been killed. So the number of them is … Continue reading →

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Chinese Painting and Calligraphy

Posted on March 5, 2013 by CNArtGallery

Thousand years of background has formed China precious treasure of art. Chinese classic arts are expressed in the types of painting, calligraphy, music, dancing, opera, gardening, sculpture and standard dressings. Chinese painting and calligraphy has a lengthy history. Until the invention … Continue reading →

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Chinese Painting Plum Blossom

Posted on March 1, 2013 by CNArtGallery

Plum Blossom - Chinese Painting This work portrays an old, bright red plum. The bulk of the plum is contoured with heavy charred ink before ochre is added. Ink and ochre divides the space and arranges the branches freely. The … Continue reading →

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