INK PAINTING · TRADITION · CREATION

Traditional Chinese Ink Paint

水墨画社

Learn the history, techniques, and spirit of Chinese ink painting.

About the Club

Students will learn basic history of traditional Chinese Ink Paint, including the different styles of traditional Chinese Ink Paint, famous painters, common elements used in art works, the materials used, and different ways of painting; and at the same time how to paint traditional Chinese Ink Paint. Students will start from painting plants and animals, to landscapes, and lastly to characters. Art works of different sizes and on different materials, such as Xuan paper and fans, will be produced both from single students and in groups at times. Experimenting with the materials and integrating elements from other cultures or styles are also encouraged from students. Essentially, this clubs aims to spread traditional Chinese painting and culture within it to students interested (regardless of if you are beginners or experienced artists) to this international campus!

Members progress from painting plants and animals to landscapes and characters, creating artworks of various sizes on materials like Xuan paper and fans. The club encourages experimentation and cultural integration while spreading traditional Chinese painting to interested students of all skill levels.

G8-G12

grades
150¥ /year
1 leader

“Ink painting is not about copying nature, but about capturing its spirit.”

— Lancine Zhang, student leader

Club Details

When

Tuesday 4:30-5:30 PM

Grades

G8-G12

Cost

150 RMB/Student/Year

Club ID

arts.ink_paint

Leader & Advisor

Lancine

Student Leader

Mara Gil

Club Advisor

Ink Painting Techniques

Ink Wash

Gradation of ink tones

Splashed Ink

150 RMB/Student/Year

Boneless

Direct color without outlines

Bone Method

Strong outlines, precise strokes

Landscape

Mountains, water, atmosphere

Fan Painting

Art on folding fans

Learning Resources

Chinese Bridge – Chinese Painting

Basic tools, flower‑and‑bird techniques

Explore

NTNU – Basic Ink Techniques

Brush, ink, and color methods

Learn

Jixu Art Society

Community ink painting club

Read

Danqing Chinese Painting Society

University club activities and achievements

Explore

External resources – dip your brush and create!

Thanks! Join us Tuesday at 4:30 PM.