Ink painting can be divided into: flowers and birds, landscapes, and figures according to the objects depicted.
According to painting, it can be divided into: freehand brushwork (large freehand brushwork, small freehand brushwork), meticulous brushwork, and part-time writing. It mainly depends on where you want to start.
Line drawing: This requires skills. There are many types of line drawings, including Gongbi eighteen lines, it depends on which one suits you. Choose exercises.
Line drawing is only a basic step in meticulous painting. Coloring, blending, and overlaying are also required, which is a careful process.
Ink painting pays attention to the fusion of water and ink, the contrast of layers, and the application of brushwork. First determine what kind of painting method you want to learn, such as flowers and birds, landscapes, and figures. If you don’t have deep art skills, characters are not suitable for you, and landscapes are difficult to control, then start with flowers and birds. First, familiarize yourself with the habits of ink and rice paper, then familiarize yourself with the characteristics of flower and bird painting, and practice from shallow to deep. Take your time and don't rush. Flowers and birds usually produce results in one or two years.
First copy, then copy, and then try to draw it yourself. Once you reach a certain level of painting, find a teacher for guidance. If there is something that you cannot understand, the teacher will explain it to you in a moment.
In addition, read more works and improve your horizons. Only when the level of appreciation is improved can your workmanship be able to follow up.