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Classes | A Special Note from the Artist | Samples | Contact Us
September 16 - December 2, Tuesdays, (12 weeks) from 6:15 - 7:45 pm, resident artist Jean Choy teaches Chinese Classical Brush Painting. This class, which lasts 10 weeks, meets once a week for 1.5 hours. This is a mixed-level class for beginners and continuing students. Continuing students build on techniques learned in previous classes. Are you fascinated by the simplicity of the brush stroke and the tastfulness of ink? Jean Choy, an experienced Chinese brush painting artist, will share her expertise with you. Lecture and demonstration included. Subjects include landscape, flowers, birds, animals, and others. Beginners are welcome. Easy to learn. Interesting subjects. Bring your materials to the class and discover your hidden talent! Price: $140 (does not include cost of materials). Instruction is in English. Jean Choy has been teaching art (watercolor, charcoal, pen and ink, basic design) for over 25 years, in both Hong Kong and Portland. For more about Chinese Brush painting, see a A Special Note by the Artist. Place: Bodhi Tree Center. 5403 SE Center Street, Portland, OR 97206. For more information, call 503-788-0336, or send email.
NEW September 16 - December 2, Tuesdays, (12 weeks), 8-9:30 pm artist and calligrapher Jean Choy will teach a course on Chinese Calligraphy. This class, which lasts 12 weeks, meets once a week for 1.5 hours. In this class, regular script/standard style will be taught, including writing techniques, stroke order, character composition, cultural related information, historical changes in writing styles and other information. A mixed level class, both beginners and non-beginners are welcome. Chinese calligraphy is another art form besides Chinese brush painting. The elegance of the brush strokes, the taste of ink together with the significance of historical culture has continued to fascinate people for thousands of years. Jean Choy has been practicing and teaching Chinese brush painting and calligraphy for over twenty-five years, in both Hong Kong and Portland. Price: $140 (for 12 weeks). (does not include cost of materials). Instruction is in English. Place: Bodhi Tree Center. 5403 SE Center Street, Portland, OR 97206. For more information, call 503-788-0336, or send email.
Chinese art has many faces, such as Chinese painting, calligraphy, carving of the personal seal, painting on porcelain, sculpture, ceramic, etc. All these articles [of expression] have been differently presented in the matter of styles, techniques, materials and principles. But I am sure they should have something in common. The article is not simply an image expressed by the artist, but also a conveyance of his innermost anxiety about life, sentiment about life, sentiment about people and his own ambition. The artist should materialize his idea by making an article, otherwise, it is only a piece of color or an ordinary object embodying no thoughts at all. It does not serve the meaning of art. An ideal article should strongly arouse the feeling of the spectators.
The techniques of using brush and ink are the basic requirement of Chinese Brush Painting. A painter must be able to direct, turn, raise and lower the brush in order to have the required forms. The shape of the brush and the lie of its hair must be totally at his command. Of nearly equal importance is the consistency of the ink, the loading of the ink in the brush and its flows onto the paper. Ink is major while color is minor. The characteristic of Chinese Brush Painting is the theories of the painting are not involved in the picture only, but also applied in our lives to enhance the fulfillment of our ourselves.
A very common question is asked: "Is there any difficulty for people who are not Chinese to take up Chinese Painting?" In my opinion, art is a universal language with no limit. The best approach is to take it step by step and to practice thoroughly. It is very rare that one could make it after a few classes. It takes most people a while to catch on. One requires a great stability in order to reach his goal. To embrace a cherished belief is essential. I always encourage my students with two sayings: One percent inspiration, ninety-nine percentage perspiration; Take problems as an experience and difficulty as an idea.
I enjoy spending time with those who have the same interest as me. Let my East meet your West!
-- Jean Choy
For more information about Chinese Classical Brush Painting classes, please contact ...
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Teacher |
Jean Choy |
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503-777-0550. |
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"JeanChoy" @ "comcast.net" |
