Verlag: Ho Kung-shang / Art Book Co., Ltd., 1989
ISBN 10: 9576722705 ISBN 13: 9789576722707
Anbieter: Antique Mall Books, Smyrna, GA, USA
Soft cover. Zustand: Very Good. VERY GOOD, No marks in text. Binding is tight and square. Gently used if at all. Binding is uncreased. 111 pages : color illustrations ; 30 cm. . . . . . . .*Drawing Sea Fish & Tropical Fish* (ISBN: 9576722705) is a bilingual (English and Chinese) instructional art book created by Lin Hu-kuei, published in Taipei in 1989. Spanning 111 pages in a large A4 format, it blends Chinese brush painting traditions with a modern, step-by-step approach, making it accessible to both beginners and more experienced artists. Lin Hu-kuei shares techniques from the Lingnan school, showcasing a delicate and spontaneous style that emphasizes the playfulness and tranquility of aquatic life. The book guides readers through drawing a diverse range of sea and tropical fish, such as butterfly fish, angel fish, clown fish, guppies, and the dragon fish (arowana), with instruction on both linework and coloring. Each section presents finished paintings alongside live photographic references, helping learners understand anatomy and composition while appreciating fish as symbols of wealth and abundance in Chinese culture. Further, the book includes advice on choosing paper types and covers the symbolic meaning and artistic value of fish in both Chinese art and culture. Overall, this volume stands out as both an instructional resource and a collectible item for those passionate about Asian art and traditional painting methods, offering unique guidance for mastering Chinese brush techniques focused on aquatic subjects.