Chinese Brush Painting - KC Horng
CHINESE BRUSH PAINTERS attach great importance to realism and accuracy of detail. Yet the realities of science (light source, space and time) come second to the requirement of artistic expression.

Topics/techniques to be covered:

  • Brush technique gives rhythm & beauty
  • Using ink and the ink cake
  • Chinese paper: rice & silk
  • Painting grapes, plum blossoms, orchids, chrysanthemums, bamboo pines, flower-pecking birds and Mandarin ducks
Supply List (optional)

KC will be using the following supplies. You are encouraged to bring your own kit or may use what is supplied by the instructor.

Rice paper 9.5" x 13"
Pro black ink
Pro white ink
Calligraphy ink - non-waterproof
Dick Blick 12 tube set of watercolors
Bamboo brushes, various sizes

A "starter kit" for beginners is available for $40 and contains everything needed to complete the class. Starter kit may be paid for at the Art-A-Fair sales booth.

Workshop Costs:
4 Hour Session: $40
2 Hour Session: $25
Starter Kit: $40

To register and pre-pay for this class, please contact the Art-A-Fair office at 949.494.4514

Chinese Brush Painting Workshop

Friday, JUL 2 - AUG 27
10:30AM - 12:30PM
1:00PM -3:00PM
Must be at least 16 years of age.

To contact KC:
949.715.9312

About KC Horng

KC was born in China, educated through university in Taiwan and completed diploma training in western art at Singapore Nanyang Arts Academy, 1999-2002. After retirement from the Nation University of Singapore in 2004, she immigrated to the United States and has continued her studies following masters Lan Huang and Steve Wang. KC has participated in local and international exhibitions, winning may awards. Her art is on permanent display in the Fuzhou Arts Museum.