Materials List for UCLAx 11-Week Course
The following materials are recommended for the 11-week Art x430 Course
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.
1) BRUSHES
2) PAPER
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9 pcs OAS 'Jade Plate' Premium Double Xuan 1/3 cut sheets (approx. 18"x27") (click)
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9 pcs OAS Natural Mulberry 1/3 pre-cut sheets (approx 18"x30") (click)
3) INK (Choose one option)
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OPTION 1 (Recommended): OAS Best Bottle Ink (click)
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OPTION 2 (Budget-friendly): OAS small Wu Chu Student Ink (click)
4) COLORS (Choose one option + Additional Colors)
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OPTION 1 (Recommended): Winsor & Newton (WN) Professional Watercolor 5ml Tubes - available from OAS, Blick, Amazon, etc.
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OPTION 2 (Budget-friendly): Chinese Watercolors
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ADDITIONAL COLORS (for LANDSCAPE):
5) ACCESSORIES (see example set-up below)
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Plastic water container (approx. 3" deep)
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Plastic (or ceramic) plate (approx. 6"-8")
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Paper towels (thick, absorbent)
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Small fine-mist spray bottle (approx. 2oz)
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Small plastic sauce/ink dish (approx 2"-3" diameter)
6) MATERIALS FOR WET MOUNTING (WEEK 5)
Most of the materials for wet mounting may be found at home or obtained from any store. Special items may be purchased online from Oriental Art Supply (OAS). Click the link below for the recommended materials list:
https://www.mayeefutterman.com/materials-mounting
Example of accessories set-up:
