The Art of Lines. Learning to Draw in the Chinese Style: From Sketch to Finished Illustration

The Art of Lines. Learning to Draw in the Chinese Style: From Sketch to Finished Illustration

Before you is a detailed guide to creating illustrations in the traditional Chinese style using lines. It includes examples of a wide variety of themes: flowers and plants, exquisite garments and decorations, household items, characters, and symbols — everything that... touches upon the aesthetics of medieval China.
Instead of complex multicolored designs — monochrome, which emphasizes refined aesthetics and allows for a focus on technique.

Each lesson is accompanied by a detailed explanation from the author — from a light pencil sketch to the final illustration. The process is structured from simple to complex, making the book suitable for both beginners and experienced artists.

Additionally:
– the opportunity to color the drawings right in the book;
– online access to free instructional videos and full-scale versions of the illustrations;
– a plethora of various references for inspiration.

An ideal choice for those who want to touch the aesthetics of the ancient East and learn to create their own illustrations in the spirit of traditional Chinese patterns.

Author: Дада Мао

Printhouse: Eksmo

Series: Masters of the Celestial Empire: Secrets of Chinese Illustration

Age restrictions: 12+

Year of publication: 2025

ISBN: 9785042266669

Number of pages: 160

Size: 266х205х13 mm

Cover type: твердая

Weight: 677 g

ID: 1728325

Before you is a detailed guide to creating illustrations in the traditional Chinese style using lines. It includes examples of a wide variety of themes: flowers and plants, exquisite garments and decorations, household items, characters, and symbols — everything that touches upon the aesthetics of medieval China.
Instead of complex multicolored designs — monochrome, which emphasizes refined aesthetics and allows for a focus on technique.

Each lesson is accompanied by a detailed explanation from the author — from a light pencil sketch to the final illustration. The process is structured from simple to complex, making the book suitable for both beginners and experienced artists.

Additionally:
– the opportunity to color the drawings right in the book;
– online access to free instructional videos and full-scale versions of the illustrations;
– a plethora of various references for inspiration.

An ideal choice for those who want to touch the aesthetics of the ancient East and learn to create their own illustrations in the spirit of traditional Chinese patterns.

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