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General FAQs: For Beginners About OASTeachers
Product FAQs: BrushesPaperBooksColorsAccessories
Technique/Style FAQs: General TechniqueGong-bi (Fineline)Calligraphy
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Gong-bi (Fineline)
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What is Gong-bi? |
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One of the disciplines of Chinese Brush Painting is Gong-bi. Also known as fine-line painting or elaborate/meticulous technique is often characterized as a style of painting that incorporates delicate Chinese Calligraphy strokes and close attention to detail. Fine-line artists first use fine brushes to create an outline of their subjects and then go back with softer brushes to apply layers of color until the desired effect is achieved. This meticulous style of painting requires certain brushes to make the outlines and layers and certain papers to handle repeat washes of color. |
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What brushes and paper are used for fine line painting for Gong-bi style? |
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Different instructors recommend different equipment. For line work OAS recommends a Red Feather brush. For applying layers of color use two of either a Fine Soft Medium or a Fine Soft Small, one to apply the color and the other to pull the color. Fine line painting requires a sized shuen. Try OAS's Premium Sized Shuen. |
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What is the difference between Glass Paper and Premium Sized Shuen? |
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These two papers often categorized by some instructors as "no go through" paper. Since these papers are sized with alum, the color tends to float on top of the paper in other words the color does not go through the paper. Glass paper has a faint tea-like tint and the sizing tends to vary. Some areas may be more sized than others. Premium Sized Shuen is whiter in color and the sizing is done evenly throughout. For fine line painting OAS recommends the Premium Sized Shuen, however some may choose to go the more economic route of using Glass paper. |
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Can OAS recommend a good beginner's Fineline (Gong-bi) style book? |
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OAS has several different Fineline book, but none that are detailed and step-by-step. OAS has an artist who teaches at our showroom in Huntington Beach, CA twice a year who offers two basic classes ideal to learn Gong-bi. Contact us for more information. |
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