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We are
pleased to announce the Chinese
Brush Painting Classes
( 8 sessions ) $400
[All Levels] Limited to 3 - 6
students only
Small groups, more personal attention and
achievement.
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Morning class:11.00 am -1.30 pm |
afternoon class:2.00 pm-5.00
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or call
604-677-4082 to make an appointment |
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Instructor : James Tan
The youthful, innovative
spirit of the founders of the Lingnan School has inspired James Tan to
extend his own work well beyond tradition. He blends mastery of Chinese
brush painting with an ability to capture the essence of Western culture,
thereby creating a style of Chinese brush painting which is distinctly his
own.
James Tan graduated from the
Singapore Academy of Art in 1972 and continued his studies with Chinese
brush painting masters in Singapore, Taiwan and San Francisco until 1980
establishing himself as a master of the traditional and Lingnan schools of
Chinese brush painting with his own distinctive style. He has taught and
lectured extensively world-wide, including The National Museum Art Gallery
(Singapore), The Victoria and Albert Museum in London. and annual lecture
& demonstration at the arts in Action? festival in London, U.K. Mr. Tan
has won an extensive list of awards and honors and has exhibited
extensively. 38 one-man shows in Singapore, Japan, Thailand, Dubai,
Bahrain, Australia, England, Germany, the U.S.A., and Canada.
James' recent works retain
the same exquisite quality that has made his name synonymous with
creativity and true excellence around the world. His works are represented
in international private and corporate collections world-wide. Several
books have been published featuring his and his students works.
He is the President of the
Chinese Canadian Artists Federation in Vancouver (2007-2009) and
(2009-2011). Secretary of Chinese Cultural Centre of Greater Vancouver,
2009 he have been nominate and Selected in the Finalists of 2009
AsiaNetwork Asian of the Year Awards.
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Master Class 1* "Contemporary
Chinese Landscape Painting" with Mixed Media
 This
8-session intensive course with Chinese brush painting Master James Tan
will introduce students to the techniques required to achieve the mystical
beauty, majesty and serenity of the contemporary Chinese landscape. You
will learn to render mist-laden mountains, eloquent trees, shimmering
waterfalls and other elements that enhance the mood and atmosphere of your
piece while being mindful of dynamic composition, texture, colour and
value to create poetic and powerful paintings.
And you will be instructed the Oriental approach to
contemporary mixed media works with dynamic energy or ch'i ". "ch'i" may
be described as a breath of heaven, spirit, vital force and the vivifying
principle. Different techniques will be explored using Chinese paints,
watercolour, acrylics, inks and collage and a variety of beautiful
oriental papers to produce exciting textures and colour. Students may
compose works with abstract themes from the imagination or explore subject
matter of personal interest while focusing on powerful composition,
colour, and design to create meaningful paintings that radiate emotion and
feeling. You will be guided through the process with in-depth
demonstrations and individual attention.
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Master Class 2* "Contemporary
Chinese Brush Painting" with Mixed Media
 This
2-day intensive workshop with Chinese brush painting Master James Tan will
introduce students to the techniques required to achieve the mystical
beauty, majesty and serenity of the contemporary Chinese painting. You
will learn to render mist-laden mountains, eloquent trees, shimmering
waterfalls and other elements that enhance the mood and atmosphere of your
piece while being mindful of dynamic composition, texture, colour and
value to create poetic and powerful paintings. You will be guided through
the process with in-depth demonstrations and individual attention.
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Class 3* Basics Chinese Brush
Painting
This 8-session intensive
course with Chinese brush painting Master James Tan
will introduce and demonstrate the basics of Chinese brush painting,
including painting techniques and the proper use of equipment and
materials (brushes, ink, colour, paper and Chinese stamps). Subjects to
be taught will include flowers, small and large birds, and basic
landscapes. Participants will be instructed on how to hold the brush
properly and the use of various brush strokes; on how to create
backgrounds and on proper wash techniques. In addition to instruction and
demonstrations, participants will have the opportunity to create their own
work and to receive personalized instruction.
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Master Class4* " Chinese Landscape
Painting"
 This
8-session intensive course with Chinese brush painting Master James
Tan will introduce students in experience the Oriental approach and
dynamic energy or " ch'i ". "ch'i" is a breath of heaven, spirit, vital
force and the vivifying principle.
The other techniques required to
achieve the mystical beauty, majesty and serenity of the contemporary
Chinese landscape. You will learn to render mist-laden mountains,
eloquent trees, shimmering waterfalls and other elements that enhance the
mood and atmosphere of your piece while being mindful of dynamic
composition, texture, colour and value to create poetic and powerful
paintings. You will be guided through the process with in-depth
demonstrations and individual attention.
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Master Class 5* Mixed Media
 This
8-session intensive course with Chinese brush painting Master James Tan
will introduce students in experience the Oriental approach and dynamic
energy or " ch'i ". "ch'i" is a breath of heaven, spirit, vital force and
the vivifying principle.
Master James Tan will also introduce
students how to the used the brush painting techniques and other elements
that enhance the mood and atmosphere of your piece while being mindful of
dynamic composition, texture, colour and value to create poetic and
powerful paintings. You will be guided through the process with in-depth
demonstrations and individual attention. to do and to create your own
work.
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Master Class 6* The Four Seasons
Landscape or Four Seasons Flower & Birds
The Lingnan school of Chinese brush painting is
acclaimed world-wide for its freshness and vibrancy of colour and spirit,
bringing a new richness, depth and creative energy to the traditional
styles of Chinese brush painting. This exciting course will cover the
techniques for painting the the four seasons flower and birds.
Or the four seasons
landscape. James Tan will introduce students to the techniques required to
achieve the mystical beauty, majesty and serenity of the contemporary
Chinese landscape. You will learn to render mist-laden mountains, eloquent
trees, shimmering waterfalls and other elements that enhance the mood and
atmosphere of your piece while being mindful of dynamic composition,
texture, colour and value to create poetic and powerful paintings.
Each step will be
thoroughly explained and demonstrated by master artist and teacher James
Tan, and will include discussion and practice in composition, brush
handling, colour, imitating and copying life, and acquiring a foundation
in correct technique.
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Master Class 7* Flower & Birds
Lotus, Peony, Iris, Orchid, Rose,
Sunflower and more.......
The Lingnan school of Chinese brush
painting is acclaimed world-wide for its freshness and vibrancy of colour
and spirit, bringing a new richness, depth and creative energy to the
traditional styles of Chinese brush painting. This exciting course will
cover the techniques for painting the exquisite Lotus, as well as Peonies,
Wisteria, Iris, Chrysanthemum and the sublime Orchid. You will learn to
paint a variety of delightful small birds, which breathe life and
character into your study of nature, and you will start to develop the
significant skill required to achieve the brilliant flashes of goldfish in
water. Each step will be thoroughly explained and demonstrated by master
artist and teacher James Tan, and will include discussion and practice in
composition, brush handling, colour, imitating and copying life, and
acquiring a foundation in correct technique.
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Master Class 8* Create your own
Painting Mixed Media
 This
8-session intensive course with Chinese brush painting Master James Tan
will introduce students how to the used the brush painting techniques and
other elements that enhance the mood and atmosphere of your piece while
being mindful of dynamic composition, texture, colour and value to create
poetic and powerful paintings. You will be guided through the process
with in-depth demonstrations and individual attention. to do and to create
your own work
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Master Class 9* Lotus World
 This
8-session intensive course with Chinese brush painting Master James Tan
introduce the lotus flowers and birds to students, and how to the used the
brush painting techniques and other elements that enhance the mood and
atmosphere of your piece while being mindful of dynamic composition,
texture, colour and value to create poetic and powerful paintings. You
will be guided through step by step to process with in-depth
demonstrations and individual attention. to do and to create your own
work.
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