This is a recording of the Hydrangea Gongbi Painting Workshop with Victoria, available imediately after purchase under your BHA user account's “My Download” page.
Date: September 26, 2023
Time: 9:00 am - 12:30 pm PST (3.5 hours)
Time Zone Conversions: 12 pm East, 5 pm UK, 6 pm Europe
Class Description:
Immerse yourself in the enchanting world of Gongbi painting with Victoria as your guide in a workshop dedicated to the elegance of Hydrangeas. Known for their complex structure and stunning array of colors, hydrangeas serve as an inspiring subject for traditional Chinese artistry.
The poetic title "心满梦圆" (Heart Full, Dreams Realized) encapsulates the emotional and artistic fulfillment you will experience in this workshop. Through Victoria's expert instruction, you'll engage with the ancient techniques of Gongbi painting, characterized by meticulous brushwork and vibrant colors.
In addition to Gongbi painting, we'll also delve into the art of Chinese calligraphy, exploring its various styles to add layers of meaning to your artistic creations. With step-by-step guidance, you'll master brush control, ink application, and color layering to bring these intricate flowers to life.
Workshop Details:
Date: September 26, 2023
Time: 9:00 am - 12:30 pm PST (3.5 hours)
Time Zone Conversions: 12 pm East, 5 pm UK, 6 pm Europe
Venue: Online via Zoom (Recording available for future reference)
Upon registration, you'll receive class handouts and the Zoom access code. The workshop will be recorded, allowing for unlimited future viewing. Email critiques on your finished practice will also be available.
Supplies List (Costs not included in the class fee. Click links to order):
- Non-absorbent Sized Xuan Paper
- Brushes: Seven-wolf-three-sheep brush, 3 Japanese-style Fine Point Liner Brushes
- Basic brushes
- Marie’s 12 color tubes
- Ink
Reserve your spot now and immerse yourself in a fulfilling artistic journey under Victoria's guidance, breathing life into your hydrangea paintings while embodying the sentiment of “心满梦圆.”
Note on the poetic title phrase "心满梦圆":
- "心" (Xīn) translates to "heart" and symbolizes one's emotional state or innermost feelings.
- "满" (Mǎn) means "full," signifying contentment or fulfillment.
- "梦" (Mèng) translates to "dream," representing aspirations, wishes, or ambitions.
- "圆" (Yuán) means "round", "complete" or "realized," indicating the successful fulfillment of something.
Put together as the poetic inscription on our hydrangea paints, "心满梦圆" relates the image of rounded hydrangeas to the idea of a heart full of dreams that have been successfully realized or fulfilled. It captures a state of complete emotional and aspirational satisfaction. The phrase eloquently combines the abstract notions of emotional fulfillment and the realization of dreams into a concise, yet rich expression.
