Characteristics of the Technique

Paint a giant panda (1)

1.First, paint two large ears of the giant panda. Outline the ears with dark ink. The brushwork follows the direction of the red arrow. When they are half dry, moisten the edges of the ears with some clean water to give them a furry texture. 2.Paint a round circle with light ink for the head. 3.Paint the eyes with dark ink. Leave a sparking light for the eyeballs. 4.Paint four limbs with moisture-containing medium ink colour. The brushwork follows the red arrow. 5.Dot four toes with dark ink; paint the mouth with cinnabar; outline the mouth with light red. Finally, paint bamboo leaves with mineral green.

Paint a giant panda (2)

1.After outlining the giant panda in motion, paint its various parts with ink, interspersing dark ink with light ink. The brushwork follows the red arrow. The ink should be slightly moist. 2.Outline the body with light ink. 3.Paint the fur of the giant panda with textural strokes, rubbing horzontally with a dry brush to make the touches indistinct. 4.Paint bamboo and bamboo leaves with mineral blue. Then write an inscription. You need not colour the body of the giant panda. Just leave it natural white.

Paint an eagle

The eagle is a fierce bird of prey. With mighty power and strength, it is valiant and vigorous in appearance. People regard it as the symbol of fearlessness, tenacity and courage 1.Outline an eagle lightly in charcoal. Pay attention not to damage the paper. 2.First paint the back and shoulders, alternating dark and ligh ink. 3.Then paint the wings boldly and resolutely, making no alterations. Strive to integrate your strokes and make the ink shades look natural. 4.Then paint the tail feathers, chest, belly and legs with medium-shade ink. Then, considering the general shape of the body, outline the forehead, neck feathers and claws. 5.Finally, paint the beak, eyes and claws. Then use light ink to strengthen the contrast between the back feathers and the dark parts, such as the beak and claws, and to add gradations and a sense of moisture. Since the eagle's most important feature is the eyes, make sure to paint them well.

Paint a little squirrel

1.It is comparatively easy to paint this squirrel. First paint the head with dark ink. The brushwork follows the red arrow. 2.Fill the brush's belly with light ink, then dip the tip into dark ink. Paint the squirrel's back in one stroke, producing dark and light shades in one stroke, producing dark and light shades in one strokes. Then paint the squirrel's legs with light ink. 3.Paint the squirrel's tail and belly with cyanine mixed with light ink. 4.Finally, outline the eyes, head and claws with dark ink. Paint the little pine nuts in bright red mixed with carminne. When the nuts are partially dry, paint the nut thorns with dark ink. Colour the squirrel's face with gamboge.