Generally speaking, it starts with calligraphy, such as calligraphy. ....
Then there is the ink method ... of course, we might as well start with copying ... almost all the great painters before were like this.
If you copy, it is recommended to start with a sketch. ...
Recommend a sketch of golden rare birds and fruits and vegetables ... Pay attention to the beauty of lines (shape and momentum) when learning.
If this process is over, some small ancient paintings with almost no coloring can be presented ... Han Gan's Painting a Horse and so on. ...
Have you ever heard of Yongle Palace murals since (line drawing is enough)?
So, the flower-and-bird painting in Song Dynasty ...
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At this time, you can learn to draw freehand brushwork at the same time.
It is recommended to learn more about freehand brushwork in Ming and Qing Dynasties.
Finally, I wish you an early success.