What Xuan paper is better for beginners of Chinese painting?

Xuan paper suitable for beginners of Chinese painting includes Mao Xuan and Yun Xuan paper.

1. wool rice paper

Mao Xuan paper is a kind of common Xuan paper, which is characterized by thick texture, strong water absorption and thick fiber, and is suitable for practicing calligraphy and painting. The color of wool rice paper is generally yellow or gray-white, so it feels better when used, and it is easy to control the change of ink color, which is more friendly to beginners.

2. Yun Xuan Paper Industry

Yun Xuan paper is a kind of Xuan paper with fine texture, good water absorption and fine fiber, which is suitable for drawing delicate lines and freehand landscape painting. Yun Xuan paper is usually white in color and smooth in surface, which can better reflect the effect of ink painting and is a good choice for beginners to learn ink painting.

Expanding knowledge: other kinds of rice paper

Rice Xuan paper is a kind of heavy Xuan paper with thick fiber and strong water absorption, which is often used in calligraphy and bold Chinese painting. It is characterized by strong durability and is suitable for learners who practice frequently and repeatedly.

Squeezed rice paper is a kind of rice paper with unique production technology. Through special pressing technology, the paper is thicker and has a special texture. The pressed Xuan paper has high water absorption and delicate texture, and is suitable for painting freehand landscapes, flowers and birds.

Article Xuan paper is a kind of exquisite and high-quality Xuan paper, which is mostly used to draw exquisite meticulous flower-and-bird paintings. Its texture is exquisite, the fiber is uniform, and it can show detailed lines and color transitions.

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For beginners of Chinese painting, it is very important to choose the right Xuan paper. Mao Xuan paper and Yun Xuan paper are two kinds of Xuan paper commonly used by beginners. Mao Xuan paper is suitable for practicing calligraphy and painting, while Yun Xuan paper is suitable for drawing delicate lines and freehand landscapes.

In addition, there are other kinds of rice paper, pressed rice paper and article rice paper. Choosing the appropriate Xuan paper according to your personal preference and painting characteristics can give full play to your skills and creative style. The most important thing is to try different kinds of Xuan paper in practice, constantly explore and practice, and gradually find the paper that suits you.