Lian quan zhen biography
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Watercolor Society of Alabama
WATERCOLOR SOCIETY OF ALABAMA
ALABAMA MEMBERS SHOWCASE 2016
ALABAMA STATE COUNCIL on the ARTS (ASCA)
201 Monroe Street
Montgomery, Alabama 36130-1800
334 242-4076; staff@arts.alabama.gov
September 11 through October 28, 2016
JUROR OF SELECTION
Don Andrews is a nationally known watercolor artist and workshop instructor. He has conducted painting workshops throughout the United States, Canada, Mexico, Europe and Africa for over 30 years. Don is an active member and past board director of the American Watercolor Society. His paintings have received
numerous awards in national watercolor competitions, including three awards from the American Watercolor Society, and two Best of Show awards from the New England Watercolor Society. Don is the author of the books, “Interpreting the Figure in Watercolor”, “Interpreting the Landscape in Watercolor” and “Rough Sketches: Short Stories of a Traveling Artist”. He has a
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Chinese Painting & Spontaneous Watercolor
Course Description:
During the first two days,students will be introduced to the theory of Asian art. They will learn to use Chinese brushes, ink and colors, and use the techniques to paint two styles of Chinese paintings: spontaneous style and detail with spontaneous style.
During day 3 & 4, Lian will cover basic techniques such as composition and coloring, and demonstrate unique methods including "Color Pouring and Blending", and "Paint Around (negative painting)". He will mix colors on watercolor papers, letting the pigments paint themselves. Only three primary colors will be used for painting.
There are 4 - 6 demos each day with students practicing in between, so that they can absorb and assimilate the lessons. During critique, Lian helps students by touching up their paintings. At the end of the workshop, students may be able to finish a couple of paintings, or learn enough techniques
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Lian Quan Zhen
Lian Quan Zhen is a US based artist whose paintings are admired the world over for their luminous colour and astounding detail. His book ‘Chinese Landscape Painting’ is one of the more popular titles at Jacksonsart.com. He also has an international reputation as a great teacher of Chinese painting and watercolour technique. To welcome in the Chinese New Year, the Jackson’s Art Blog interviewed this esteemed painter.
Lian Quan Zhen: ‘Orchid’, Chinese Painting (Spontaneous Style)
Lisa: Have you always been artistic?
Lian: I guess so. I have enjoyed drawing a variety of objects with broken tiles on floors and enjoyed learning Chinese music instruments since childhood.
Lisa: You have both a scientific and an artistic educational background, having studied medicine in Canton Province, and then Architecture at MIT. Do you think the experience with medicine has aided your artistic journey in any way?
Lian: Yes. Studying and practicing medicin