East Asian Brush painting consists of many styles of painting that originated in China centuries ago and spread throughout Japan and Korea. In this class, you will learn how to use the Four Treasures- the brush, the ink, the inkstone and paper. East Asian Brush paintings evoke the poetry of nature using beautiful lines and forms to bring life to the subject. You will learn how to use ink freely with a controlled brush stroke in order to capture the essence of the subject.
About the teacher: Nga Bui Katz (pronounced Na) was born in Vietnam. She has spent the last sixty years in the United States, now calling Charlottesville home. Nga spent seven years learning Japanese art in Tokyo, then studied Chinese Art at the Honolulu Acadamy of Art, and studied for a decade with Master Henry Wo Yue Kee. Nga says, “Being an artist is to be in a dream world. I can build bridges, create mountains, make waterfalls or just a garden full of colorful flowers with beautiful birds and creatures who share our planet. They make us happy whether in life or in my paintings. About all else, I am Nature’s painter.”
Ages 18 and up
$200 for four classes that meet every Friday in August starting at 10am. Supplies included in cost.
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