The simple art of Chinese brush painting - Qu Lei Lei

The exquisite art of Chinese watercolour painting has been practised and admired for over 2,000 years. This brilliant guide by award-winning artist Qu Lei Lei shows even beginners how to create peaceful, elegant and tranquil images using this unique art form. Learn how to create the best-known Chinese motifs - bamboo, blossom, orchids, graceful flying birds, sacred animals and more - with 15 breathtaking projects aimed at illustrating the best of brush painting. Try your hand at painting a simple greetings card or a fan, or for more experienced artists there are showpieces such as a wooden screen featuring delicate bamboo, pine and blossom.