We are pleased to announce the

James Tan Chinese Brush Painting Weekday & Weekend Workshop Series

any 2 days on weekday or weekend    10:00am - 4:00pm       200.00

 [All Levels]  Limited to 3 - 5 students only     

Small groups, more personal attention and achievement.

*The choice of which workshop will be given on a particular date will be determined by the students who sign up, on a first-come, first-served basis.

  Any other workshop can be arranged, please contact James for

more information and availability.    604-677-4082

Workshop 1* Contemporary Chinese Landscape 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 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.

please contact James for more information and availability. 604-677-4082

or online

Workshop 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.

please contact James for more information and availability. 604-677-4082

or online

Workshop 3*  Introduction of Chinese Brush Painting

In this two-day workshop, Mr. 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.

please contact James for more information and availability. 604-677-4082

or online

Workshop 4*  Contemporary Chinese Landscape Painting

This 2-day intensive workshop 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.

please contact James for more information and availability. 604-677-4082

or online

Workshop 5*  The Oriental Way Mixed Media  

Introduction of Contemporary Chinese Brush Painting

This 2-day intensive workshop 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.

please contact James for more information and availability. 604-677-4082

or online

Workshop 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 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

please contact James for more information and availability. 604-677-4082

or online

Workshop 7*   Flower & Birds

Lotus, Peony, Iris, Orchid, Rose 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.

please contact James for more information and availability. 604-677-4082

or online

Workshop 8*   "Create your own Painting "

To Learn, To Create and To do your own Painting or select your own subject to paint.

This 2-day intensive workshop 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.

please contact James for more information and availability. 604-677-4082

or online

Workshop 9*   " The Lotus World "

This 2-day intensive workshop with Chinese brush painting Master James Tan will 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.

please contact James for more information and availability. 604-677-4082

or online

CORRESPONDENCE COURSE

GENERAL COURSE GUIDELINES

OBJECTIVES: The objective of James Tan correspondence courses is to raise the general understanding and standards of Chinese brush painting and to promote and further develop Chinese culture.

COVERAGE:  Classes will be conducted by mail and email in a step-by-step tutorial fashion designed to increase students? skill and interest in the art of Chinese brush painting.  Major topics include:

• 1. Both traditional and Lingnan schools of Chinese brush painting techniques.

• 2. Fundamental theories underlying Chinese brush painting to include proper use of brush, proper use of ink and color, and the techniques of copying and imitating and composition.

• 3. Subjects:  flowers, birds, animals, landscapes, vegetables, insects and fish.

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