Mindful Painting with India Ink
A course by zou wei , Illustrator
Learn to capture the essence of your ideas and find your inner peace by painting with water and ink
Learn to capture the essence of your ideas and find your inner peace by painting with water and ink
The pace of everyday life can make it difficult to focus on the here and now. For artist and architect Zou Wei, painting with water and ink forms a key part of her daily mindfulness, relaxation, and meditation practice. In this online course, discover the artistic style she developed by combining her knowledge of painting and Chinese calligraphy with the drawing techniques from her studies in architecture.
Step by step, she shows you the basics of working with brushes and calligraphy markers to capture the emotions of your subject in every stroke. Draw an expressive portrait and practice striking a balance between abstract and detailed. Free your mind from the stresses of everyday life and find inner clarity through drawing.
What will you learn in this online course?
15 lessons & 15 downloads
- 100% positive reviews (91)
- 2,874 students
- 15 lessons (2h 16m)
- 15 additional resources (9 files)
- Online and at your own pace
- Available on the app
- Audio: German
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- Level: Beginner
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What is this course's project?
Illustrate an expressive portrait with fineliners and ink using different drawing techniques and adopting a zen approach.
Projects by course students
Who is this online course for?
Beginners who haven't worked with ink before, as well as advanced painters who wish to explore new illustration techniques.
Requirements and materials
No previous experience is required to take this course, as your teacher will take you step by step through the techniques to complete your project.
As for materials, you need:
Watercolor paper
An inkstone
Chinese ink for calligraphy
Calligraphy brushes
Calligraphy markers
A pencil
A kneaded eraser
A utility knife
Reviews
Zou Wei lives in Munich and is an architect in the corporate sector. She is also invested in her own creative projects, especially freehand drawing. Growing up in China, she has been involved with traditional ink painting since she was a child, and while studying architecture, sketching became a habit for her. These two experiences formed the basis for the development of her own style. She is particularly fascinated by the infinite range of detail and abstract qualities offered by the combination of ink, water, and calligraphy pencils.
Through the practice of drawing, Zou performs a conscious exercise that allows her to quiet the distractions of everyday life and strengthen her inner voice. Her approach is guided by the principles of Zen Buddhism: simplicity, spontaneity, and self-expression, which shape her attitude and, in turn, her brushwork. Through her drawing practice, she has learned to find clarity in everyday life, to make decisions courageously, to maintain focus, and to act decisively.
Content
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U1
Introduction
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About Me
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Influences
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U2
The Essence
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Letting the Heart Go
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History and Cultural Background of the Technique
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Materials
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Learning to see
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U3
Basics of the Technique
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Working with the Calligraphy Brush
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Working with the Sketch Pen
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Combining the Techniques
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U4
Ink Therapy
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Subject Observation
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The Sketch
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Shadow, Light, and Detail
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Improvising
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U5
Completion and Progression
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Post-processing for Digital Printing on Acrylic Glass
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Combination of Old and New Calligraphy Pens
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FP
Final project
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Mindful Painting with India Ink
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muhamed59
Amazing paints and smart lines and shadows with this hard medium, but when you know the secrets of this art, you'll get surprising results
walter.becker
Ein erstklassischer Kurs.
Von Beginn bis zum Ende.
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issamolina957
Very good!
satsirisingh
Muy buen curso , recomendable al 100%
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angelino.bozzini
PlusCurso muito interessante e professora muito simpática. Aborda tanto aspectos técnicos quanto filosóficos da pintura como meditação.
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