The "Reversed Brush" (nìfēng) in Xieyi involves starting a stroke by moving the brush in the opposite direction, then reversing to create strong, textured, dynamic lines, conveying a sense of force, resistance, and visual interest, while requiring precise control and a deep understanding of brush responsiveness.
"Multiple Brushstrokes" (cūn fǎ) are essential in Xieyi landscape painting, offering a variety of textured strokes that create a sense of depth, form, and visual complexity, requiring skill and strategic layering to depict mountains, rocks, and trees, adding dynamism and guiding the viewer’s eye through the composition.