WINTER BLOSSOM BRUSH PAINTING! A Virtual 2-Class Series

***PLEASE NOTE - If you are signing up after February 12, you must already have your basic supplies as Oriental Art Supply's shipping takes 3-9 business days to reach most in the US and so, you might not recieve your art supplies in time for the first class. To be sure you have all supplies needed, feel free to contact Leigha: [email protected]

The stark and sometimes snowy landscapes of Winter are blessed with brave and hearty flowers that peak up as Spring approaches to provide some very welcome color.

In this 2 class series, we will cover the basics of brush technique, ink and color application on rice paper and how to create 2 beautiful Winter floral compositions. If you joined the introductory Plum blossom class 12/15, then you already have a wonderful head start and will be able to put those important foundational brush strokes to good use, this time utilizing a full color spectrum.

Our first class on 2/23 will focus on the sweet and delicate Narcissus. These small beautiful blooms emerge out of bulbs to provide some floral joy to our chilly new year and symbolize hope, prosperity and new beginnings.

On 3/2, we will expand into a gorgeous palette of ballerina pink and rich greens for our Winter Camillia. The Camillia has long symbolized grace, sophistication and perseverance since, often it is the only flower that can bloom amidst the challenging Winter weather.

These classes also include optional weekly homework critiques to provide private customized learning and lesson integration. Space is very limited to ensure maximum personal attention.

Tuition also includes a CLASS RECORDING for you to download and review at your leisure.

***If you are just starting your journey with Brush Painting, this step-by-step class series is specifically designed for beginners and will be taught at a gentle pace with plenty of time to practice the various strokes. Leigha will arrive 30 minutes before the first class begins on 2/23 for brand new painters to introduce them to brush holding, preparing and loading with ink to make the most of our class time together.***

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A detailed supply list will be sent upon registration but, if you are new to Brush Painting and would like to save money on basic painting supplies, here are 3 supply sets from OAS to choose from for this class starting with the most budget-friendly:

1) Intro Brush Painting Set: https://orientalartsupply.com/products/intro-brush-painting-set?ref=tJ4kIRzB

2) Classroom Set: https://orientalartsupply.com/products/classroom-painting-set?ref=tJ4kIRzB

3) Recommended Set: https://orientalartsupply.com/products/artist-set-for-leigha-nicole-recommended?ref=tJ4kIRzB

Full accessory sets either Premium or Budget (felt, porcelain segmented water bowls and flower plates, spray bottles, etc.) are sold separately on Leigha's teacher page as well as recommeded study books by her teacher Dr. Ning Yeh: https://orientalartsupply.com/collections/leigha-nicole?ref=tJ4kIRzB

The supplies that are included in the Sets are:

Intro Set: An Orchid Bamboo brush, 48 small Practice Shuen sheets of handmade rice paper, Practice Ink, felt for use underneath your paper, a mini pie saucer for your ink and an instructional Orchid and Bamboo DVD from my teacher, the Emmy Award winning master painter Dr. Ning Yeh for reference and practice before and after the workshop.

The Classroom and Recomended Sets include 4 brushes (Pre or Premium brushes) consisting of Happy Dot, Small Flow, Large Flow and an Orchid Bamboo brush and either a 48 sheet pack of double Shuen or a custom roll of handmade Practice Shuen, Jade Plate and Pi paper.

**PLEASE NOTE - Yellow, Indigo, Vermillion and Red watercolor paints used for this class are not included in any of the above sets and will have to be purchased separately from OAS: https://orientalartsupply.com/?ref=tJ4kIRzB

If you are using your own materials, make sure you have comparable supplies to the list that is sent upon registration but, feel free to get in touch at [email protected] before the workshop to be sure you will have all that you need to participate.

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Since these classes will be hosted over the Zoom platform, you will need a computer or laptop and a solid internet connection. The Zoom link and other important information will be coming from the host Leigha (not Eventbrite) so, make sure you remove any spam filters to be able to receive these from: [email protected].

Dr. Ning Yeh, my esteemed teacher reminds us: "What is it that makes Brush Painting magical? It is the same thing that makes life magical. It is the link that ties your hand with your mind; your heart beat with the rhythm of the universe."

I hope you will join me for these 2 afternoons of fresh Autumn creativity!

Host or Publisher Leigha Nicole - Artist