Chinese Painting - 3 Simple Butterflies on 3 Different Papers

Ling Chi is back with another iconic insect. Butterflies like flowers are a wonderful subject because the same structure and strokes can be combined with different color combinations and patterns for almost endless variety.
Ling Chi offers three spontaneous style butterfly compositions with 3 different color combination on 3 different papers. The first paper is OAS Practice Xuan Paper (raw single thickness xuan paper). The second is a OAS glass paper (fully sized) and the third is a semi-sized xuan paper.
The sizing of the paper determines how moisture will be handled and color will display. The more sizing a paper has the more forgiving it will be with excess moisture. The less sizing the more excess moisture will expand or bleed. Paper with less sizing, however, tends to show colors more vibrantly and with more dimension and subtlety in tone.
We hope you enjoy the lesson!
Featured materials:
Brushes
Full Lotus Brush
Happy Dot Brush
OAS Flow Small
Paper:
Practice Xuan
Glass Paper
Semi-sized Xuan
Color:
12 Color Ideal Companion Set
21 Color Pearlescent Watercolor Set

[@lilithblackwater309]

When I watch how simple you make a butterfly with just a few strokes of this a little color and like magic a butterfly flies to life I am inspired to keep practicing. ❤❤❤

[@OASart]

thank you for watching, painting along, and taking the time to leave us an encouraging comment!

[@thepenelopejones]

The control you have over your brush and the strokes - are perfection. Thank you so much for showing us🤞💕

[@OASart]

You're welcome Penelope! Thank you for watching and for leaving us a comment!

[@szarinepainting9894]

Wow ~ this painting is amazing 🥰👍❣ I love your painting techniques 💕

[@OASart]

Thank you for watching and for leaving us a comment!

[@janetcreasman6441]

Beautiful as always...!

[@OASart]

Thank Janet! We miss you!

[@edithhadjiantoniou-coez7186]

Very beautiful! Love it 🇨🇦

[@OASart]

Thank you Edith! We appreciate you watching and taking the time to leave us an encouraging comment!

[@aurasibilabenjaminmiranda1178]

Very beautiful...and the music too.

[@OASart]

Thank you for your encouraging comment!

[@cathyintally]

So elegant! I will try it.

[@OASart]

Great Catherine! We can't wait to see your butterflies!

[@lilyTlily]

very nice. would like to try this. Look forward to techniques on how to paint birds such as magpies. Thanks.

[@OASart]

Thank you for your comment Lily. We will do a video in the future on birds like magpies!

[@Paula-133]

Beautiful I will try these. Thank You Ling Chi! (I also really like the music)❤

[@OASart]

Thank you for watching Paula. We are excited to see your butterflies!