If you are a beginner to Chinese brush painting, here is what will you need to prepare for the online class.

1. 2-5 Chinese Painting Brushes.

You need a pair of soft and stiff brush, or a combination brush to get start. Good varieties in size and shapes are available here for you to choose from. If you already have some Asian brushes, try them to see if they work for you.

2. Sumi Ink. You may use bottled liquid ink for convenience. Tradtitional inkstick and  inkstone and are recommended for best result.

3. Rice Paper. High quality of authentic Chinese rice paper are available at moderate prices. We recommend mulberry paper to beginning student for less bleeding and evenly color lending.  For advanced students, you might want to try our high absorbent Xuan(shuan) paper.

4.  Watercolor Paints. Marie's Chinese painting watercolor and color chips are available in our online store. You may also use artist quality watercolor or gouache.

5. A Pallete or Two White Ceramic Saucers.  

6. A Water Container for rinsing brush, as big as possible.

7. A piece of Felt Pad. It should be in white or light color, no black! Synthetic is fine. Recommended size: 18"x20". 

8. Paper Towel or Hand Tissue. for blotting or to dry the brush.