How to draw ancient trees in Chinese painting and calligraphy

Huashu

Those who are far away are flat, and those who are near are dense. With leaves, the branches are tender and soft; Without leaves, the branches are hard. Pine skin is like scales, and cypress skin covers it. Roots born on soil are long and stems are straight, while those born on stone are curved and lonely. Many ancient festivals are half dead, and the cold forest helps the poor. Rain does not distinguish between heaven and earth, wind does not only look at the branches, rain has no wind, and the trees are low. Pedestrians, umbrellas, umbrellas, fishermen's clothes, rain clouds, sky blue and foggy, mountains and green waters, and the sun is approaching.

Tree drawing method

When the branch comes out, it should be a tree with a little bow. The antlers should not be thick or small, but should be gradually pointed from the root to the tip. It is best to use the pen intermittently, and then add ink continuously from the discontinuity.