This New England Botanic Garden at Tower Hill course on September 11 introduces you to “the four treasures” of Chinese brush painting—ink stone, ink sticks, brush, and paper—allows you to explore a variety of techniques. Through demonstration and hands-on practice, you will learn the Chinese brush methods of painting Plum Blossoms as well as compositional development. Because the plum is the first flower to bloom while the winter air still bites, it represents the vitality and vigor of nature. And in classical Chinese writing, the character for plum blossom expresses the virtues of courage and strength. Take this two hour class to relax, create, and meditate with Chinese brush painting inspired by the beautiful garden at Tower Hill. Material required, not included with registration, are two containers (one for clean water and the other for cleaning brushes, minimum size 2 cups) and two flat white 6 – 8 inch plates (small dinner plate will be ok.)
Sau-Mei Leung is a graduate with the Natural Science Illustration Certificate from Rhode Island School of Design Continuing Education. She also has a Ph.D. in Biochemistry from University of Connecticut. Her interest in art was sparked by studying Chinese calligraphy in primary school in Hong Kong. Mei has exhibited in many shows including Davis Art Gallery, Tower Hill Botanical Garden, and Art Providence. One of her watercolor paintings was also featured in Scenes and Seasons of a Small New England Village published by Leonard A. Haug. Mei is passionate about teaching and sharing her love of art, nature, and science. $55 NEBG members, $70 nonmembers. Register at www.nebg.org.
