This online lesson is Master James Tan weekend workshop being held at Vancouver Academy of Art  and his studio. They are self contained for learning at home. You may order individual subjects or collections in major subject groups.

 

The price for all lessons is not available at this time.

 

Correspondence course is available now. for

 

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MORNING MIST This online lesson 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.

BY THE LAKE  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 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.

FISHING VILLAGE 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.

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 lesson will cover the techniques for painting the Wisteria. You will learn to paint a variety of delightful small birds, which breathe life and character into your study of nature, 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.

LOTUS   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.