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)​​

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2) COLORS​​

• CHOOSE ONLY ONE from the following 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.

• Additional color:

  • Winsor & Newton 5ml watercolor tube "Winsor Violet"

 

3) PAPER​​​​​​​

• 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: