Monthly Archives: July 2013

Common Subjects in Chinese Painting: the Bamboo

Posted on July 30, 2013 by CNArtGallery

A popular subject of scholar-artists, bamboo, which belonging to the category of bird-and-flower painting in Chinese art, was admired for its supple strength: like the principled man, it bends without breaking. The stalk of the bamboo in Chinese paintings is hollow, which … Continue reading →

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Plum Blossom the Major Subject in Chinese Painting

Posted on July 26, 2013 by CNArtGallery

The plum blossom is one of the most famous flowers in China and one of the most popular subjects in Chinese paintings. The plum tree is renowned for bursting into a riot of blossoms in the dead of winter. It is a noble and … Continue reading →

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Chinese Snow Landscape Painting

Posted on July 23, 2013 by CNArtGallery

Snow is beautiful in Winter, while it melt when sun comes out. Paintings in your house will let you enjoy the snow whenever. A lot of famous ancient Chinese masters painted snow scene, such as Fan Kuan (one of the … Continue reading →

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What You Need to Know Before Chinese Painting Restoration

Posted on July 18, 2013 by CNArtGallery

We are often asked for advice on climate control, mending tears, consolidating flaking paint, etc. Such requests are likely to continue to be common. Art owners should investigate the restoration procedure; understand the basic restoration techniques and required expertise before … Continue reading →

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How to Select Artworks For Your Home

Posted on July 12, 2013 by CNArtGallery

Selecting art for your home can be an exciting adventure and a source of enjoyment for years to come. Keys to success are figuring out what kind of art you like, how it will fit in with the rest of … Continue reading →

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How to Paint Chinese Characters

Posted on July 9, 2013 by CNArtGallery

In Chinese calligraphy,   Chinese Characters are beautiful and inspiring. In these steps, you will learn how to make a beautiful painting in a short amount of time. There's no way to go wrong! 1. Choose the Chinese character you would like … Continue reading →

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Chinese Cat Painting

Posted on July 5, 2013 by CNArtGallery

Cat is a lovely and cute animal, artists like to depicted Chinese cat painting. Chinese Peony, Butterfly and Cat Fengshui Painting/Scroll: this combination image is called "耄耋(mao die: the octogenarian elder)" and symbolizes longevity. Because "cat(猫)" sounds like the word … Continue reading →

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Chinese Waterfall Painting

Posted on July 1, 2013 by CNArtGallery

In Chinese culture, water symbolizes wealth, and the waterfall represents profits pouring in from all sides. Therefore, Chinese waterfall painting is a well-received theme for Chinese painting. For Chinese waterfall Fengshui painting, every element has its own meaning. The moutain just behind waterfall stands … Continue reading →

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