Master the grace and elegance of Chinese brush painting with this compelling how-to guide. Renowned artist Lucy Wang demonstrates how to paint a variety of subjects in this ancient and expressive style, with colorful illustrations and simple instructions. As you follow the 17 step-by-step lessons, you'll find helpful advice and practical tips that will enable you to create your own impressive Chinese brush paintings! ? Learn about all the materials needed to begin Chinese brush painting, such as the traditional ink stick and ink stone ? Practice basic Chinese brushstrokes, including the water-drop stroke and the bone stroke ? Discover how to use watercolor paint to add vibrant color to your paintings ? Learn how to render a fascinating collection of subjects in the style of Chinese brush--from flowers and birds to animals and people