OVERVIEW

Chinese (or Asian) Brush Painting uses Chinese brushes, rice paper, ink, and watercolors. However, watercolor paper and 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 & COLOR SET (choose ONE option):

• Set A: Western/Chinese Set (recommended)​​

    OR

• Set B: Budget-friendly Chinese Set​

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2) ADDITIONAL COLORS FOR FALL B

• Winsor & Newton 5ml WINSOR VIOLET Watercolor Tube  (also available at Amazon, Blick, and and others)

• Dr. Ph. Martin's Bleed-Proof White (also available at Amazon, Blick, and others)

 

3) PAPER​​​​​

• For Fall B: Mayee's Assorted Color Xuan Roll

• Alternatively, you may use your own lighter colored Xuan such as tan, beige, gold, brown, etc. Avoid black and navy.

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4) ACCESSORIES (use items from HOME or purchase OAS Accessory Set):

• White felt or cloth 24”x36” (click)

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

• Fine mist spray bottle (click)

• Ink dish (or sauce dish)

• White plate/saucer (not included in OAS Set)

• Paper towels (not included in OAS Set)

• Watercolor palette (click)

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Example of accessories set-up: