OVERVIEW

Chinese (or Asian) Brush Painting uses Chinese brushes, rice paper, ink, and watercolors. Western watercolor paper and western watercolor brushes are NOT traditionally used. 

 

The following Chinese Brush Painting materials may be purchased online from Oriental Art Supply (OAS) or other sources. Alternatively, feel free to use your own Chinese Brush Painting supplies.

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1) BRUSHES & INK

• OAS Budget-friendly Basic Brush & Ink Set (includes OAS "PRE-Series" 4-Brush Set, Chinese Brushes, Bottled Student Ink, Mixing Brush)​​

• ADDITIONAL brush for Winter A only: OAS Biff Brush

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2) COLORS

• For WINTER A "Iridescent" Series only: METALLIC WATERCOLOR CAKE SET--CHOOSE ONLY ONE from suggested options:​

  • Yasutomo/Niji Pearlescent Watercolors (21 colors)--available from OAS, Amazon, Blick, and other retailers​

  • Finetec Mica Pearlescent Watercolors (12 colors)--available from Amazon, Blick, and other retailers

  • Kuretake Gansai Tambi Metallic Watercolors (6 gem colors, 6 pearl colors, or 24 colors)--available from Amazon, Blick, and other retailers

  • Artistro Watercolor Paint Set - (12 or 24 colors)--available from Amazon

  • Other comparable brands

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• For WINTER B "Love Blossoms" Series only: WATERCOLOR TUBES--CHOOSE ONLY ONE from suggested options:

  • OAS Set A Western/Chinese Combo Watercolor Set-- individual colors also available from Blick, Amazon, etc​

  • Yasutomo Chinese Watercolor Tube Set (budget-friendly)--this set is available from OAS, Blick, Amazon, etc.

 

3) PAPER​​​​​

• For WINTER A only: Mayee's Black Xuan Paper Roll

  • This Black Xuan rice paper roll is customized for Mayee's Winter A 2025 "Iridescent" series. Each roll may contain 9 pcs at 18"x27" OR 18 pcs 13"x18" depending on stock availability. Maximum of 3 rolls per order. Limited quantities available so order soon! All sales are final. No returns. As of December 29, 2024 any orders shipped via UPS Ground may not arrive until after January 9, 2025. You may choose the other shipping options if you want your paper in time for the first lesson. For in-person students at HBAC, I will bring extra rolls for purchase in class just in case you cannot order in time.

  • Black Xuan will produce the best results with metallic colors. However, you may also use white double Xuan.​

• For WINTER B only: OAS Premium "Jade Plate" Double Xuan (9pcs 18"x27" cut sheets)

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4) ACCESSORIES

• White felt or cloth 24”x36” (click)--also available from Amazon or any fabric store

• Water bowl (approx. 3” deep)--a plastic tupperware container is fine

• Fine mist spray bottle (click)--also available from Amazon or any art store, pharmacy, etc.

• White plate or saucer (for blending colors)--any plastic or ceramic plate is fine

• Paper towels

• OAS Blossom-shaped Watercolor Palette (click) --also available from Amazon or other art supply stores; choose a palette with larger sections/pockets

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Example of accessories set-up: