The ink orchid painting method is as follows:
1. When painting an orchid, start with the leaves and start with a stroke, including nail head, rat tail, and mantis belly. The second stroke crosses the phoenix eye, the third stroke breaks the phoenix eye, and the fourth and fifth strokes are suitable for folding leaves.
2. The leaves are in clusters and should be pitched vividly, intersecting without overlapping.
3. When painting orchid leaves, do not paint them evenly or randomly. Each stroke must contain priorities, ups and downs, and shades. There must be a pen that "breaks the connection between the pen and the meaning" and "reaches the meaning but not the pen".
4. The directions of lifting the pen and pressing the pen are different, and the leaf trends are also different.
5. When painting Conglan, be careful not to meet the three strokes at one point. There are sequential and reverse strokes for painting leaves, from left to right the stroke is straight, and from right to left it is the reverse stroke. Beginners should learn to go forward first and then go backwards, and finally do both forwards and backwards. The roots of painted orchid leaves should be gathered together rather than scattered. You should experience the changes in pen usage in the inverted pen posture.
Part 2: Painting Flowers
1. Freehand orchids mostly use ink, and the ink color should not be too dark or too heavy. Generally, orchid leaves are darker and orchids are lighter. It is necessary to master the front, back, tilt, containment, response, and changes of flowers under wind, sunny, rain, and dew conditions.
2. When painting Conglan, be careful not to meet the three strokes at one point. Flower buds are usually drawn with one or two strokes, half-open flowers are drawn with two or three strokes, fully bloomed flowers are drawn with five strokes, and the strokes should be drawn in one stroke from outside to inside.
3. There are sequential and reverse strokes in painting leaves, from left to right is the smooth stroke, and from right to left is the reverse stroke. Beginners should learn to go forward first and then go backwards, and finally do both forwards and backwards. When pointing out orchid buds, pay attention to the pauses and consistency of your pen. The roots of painted orchid leaves should be gathered together rather than scattered.
4. The freehand orchid flower center should be highlighted with heavy ink, usually three points, and the strokes should be crisp and clear, just like writing the words "heart", "mountain", "up" and "down" in cursive script. The ancients said: "Orchid snacks are like beautiful people with eyes."
5. In the inverted style, you should feel the changes in the use of the pen. It is a cursive drawing method for dotting orchids.
6. Dot the orchid in regular script; although the brushes used in the above two paintings are different, the principles are the same. The posture of the flower head changes.
The following is an appreciation of orchid works:
Precautions for ink painting
1. Use appropriate tools and materials: use a brush specially designed for ink painting. Choose good quality rice paper or rice paper rolls. Also, prepare enough water and an appropriate amount of ink.
2. Control the thickness of ink: The charm of ink painting lies in the change of ink color and the flow of water. When practicing, you must learn to control the wetness of the brushstrokes and the thickness of the ink in order to create different brushstroke effects and ink color levels.
3. Make good use of the interaction between water and ink: In ink painting, water and ink are closely related elements. By mastering the interplay of ink and wash, rich textures and artistic conceptions can be created. You can try the techniques of wet and dry ink, patching, and ink gradients.
4. Pay attention to the rhythm and rhythm of strokes: Ink painting focuses on expressing the strength, speed and rhythm of strokes. It is necessary to use brushstrokes in a controlled manner and express the shape and emotion of objects through changes in weight, speed, and discontinuity.
5. The use of white space: White space is equally important in ink paintings. It can make the picture more ethereal and imaginative. Learn to use white space appropriately to give your work more room to breathe.
6. Learn traditional ink painting techniques and styles: Although you can develop a personal style, it is valuable to learn traditional ink painting techniques and styles. By studying the works of ancient famous artists and traditional techniques, you can better understand the essence and expression of ink painting.
7. Keep practicing and trying: Ink painting requires constant practice and practice. Only through continuous trial and error and exploration can you further improve your ink painting skills and creative abilities.