Materials List for Courses 

The following materials are recommended for the multi-day COURSES.

(If you are registered for a One-Time Intro Class, click here instead.)

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OVERVIEW

Chinese (or Asian) Brush Painting uses Chinese brushes, rice paper, and ink. Watercolors are also used. However, watercolor paper and watercolor brushes are NOT traditionally used. 

For best results, the following Chinese Brush Painting materials may be purchased online from Oriental Art Supply (OAS). Alternatively, feel free to use your own Chinese Brush Painting supplies or obtain comparable items elsewhere.

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1) BRUSH/COLOR SETS

For first-time students, CHOOSE ONE of three options. Click the “Description +" button on the OAS page for details.

• SET A: Western/Chinese Set (click link)—Recommended

• SET B: Traditional Chinese Color Set (click link)—Not convenient for class use

• SET C: Budget-friendly Chinese Watercolor Tube Set (click link)

2) PAPER​

• Mayee's Standard Roll (click link)

  • 6 pcs Premium “Jade Plate” Double Xuan (approx 18”x27”)

  • 6 pcs “Imperfect” Double Xuan (approx 18”x27”)​

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3) ADDITIONAL ITEMS FOR UCLA EXTENSION WORKSHOP ONLY

• 3" Wash brush

• 5ml Winsor & Newton Manganese Blue Professional Water Color

• 5ml Winsor & Newton Winsor Violet Professional Water Color

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4) ACCESSORIES: Items from HOME or OAS Accessories Set (click link)

• White felt or cloth (24”x36”)

• Water bowl (approx. 3” deep)

• Fine mist spray bottle

• Ink dish (or sauce dish)

• White plate/saucer (not in OAS accessories set)

• Paper towels (not in OAS accessories set)

• Watercolor palette (included in OAS Brush/Color sets; but NOT in OAS Accessories set

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Example of accessories set-up: