Chinese brushwork techniques

Waiting for a Ferry by a Mountain Stream (山溪待渡图) | Five Dynasties / Guan Tong(关仝)

Mastering the Nail-Head Stroke: Guan Tong’s Technical Genius

Go under the brush with a technical analysis of Guan Tong's masterpiece. Learn how the "Nail-head" stroke created the rugged, realistic textures of the Northern School.

Twelve Flowers in Ink with Accompanying Poems (十二墨花诗画图卷) | Ming Dynasty / Xu Wei(徐渭)

The Anatomy of Ink: A Technical Deep Dive into Xu Wei’s Brush

A technical deep dive into the "Anatomy of Ink" within Xu Wei’s "Twelve Ink Flowers." Explore the brushwork secrets of the Ming Dynasty’s most advanced ink master.