Chinese Swallow Painting

Here we study how to paint a swallow in watercolors.

Chinese swallow painting. Barn swallow painting original watercolor couple of birds nature wall art decor two birds illustration pair of birds ornithology gift paintspassion. 5 out of 5 stars 40 40 reviews 15500 free shipping favorite add to. Swallow is black with a grey under body and an orange face. Painting a bird with the chinese brush.

We are familiar with dragons and fish in the chinese culture but the swallow also has a special meaning in chinese culture. Depiction of swallow flying with cherry blossom tree in the background above the bird. Creative catalyst productions 66131 views. Famous chinese paintings from 4th to 21st century.

The swallow is a messenger of spring and happiness in chinese culture and is seen as a symbol of good fortune. Original chinese brush paintings and giclee prints by lisa class. See more ideas about chinese painting painting ancient chinese. One of the best examples is the ink painting twin swallows by wu guanzhong.

More often than not it appears by chance rather than by design. It was developed in 1981 from a chance sketch produced a year earlier in the jiangnan area. Bird symbolism in chinese art niao. Tree has black and brown branches green leaves and pink blossoms.

Painting a bird with the chinese brush technique with kwan jung duration. The population of swallow is decreasing because of polution and the abandonment of the contryside. Some chinese animals are given certain symbolism and used in a metaphorical way to express human feelings. Learn the art of brush painting in a workshop group or one to one lessons.

Vertical chinese ink painting. Chinese birds may visit and help the virtuous but there are also birds of ill omens including owls and crows.