'Oriental Brushwork'

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This study was painted from the Tanyu Kano period 1602-1674 Gako Senran book of drawings. My paintbrush was dipped in oil paint mixed with medium [to make it more fluid] then placed flat on the paper to create flat lines or 'dragged curves'. Using this piece, whilst carefully observing the original, I was amazed how this brilliant Master had used a few simple lines to convey so much about a windy day.

'Brushwork Studies'

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This is the start of a series of  'Brushwork Studies' for my VAA course. These are little oil paintings on paper developed from copying the linework of that Great Master Rembrandt. I am learning that every so often I must take time out to think and rewind my 'creativity spring'............. to be able to concentrate hard and produce satisfactory work in my paintings - those that reveal thought and energy, not mere photographic replicas. Just in time to post some for August............. thank goodness!