What type of material is the painting done on? What medium is used?
There are five essential components to a traditional Chinese painting: Chinese ink, paper and silk, the tableau arrangement, the subject and seal, and the mounting. The painting is done on rice paper or silk, then all are mounted onto silk. Chinese ink is first used to create different effects based on the consistency, or the amount of water added to the ink. The use of Chinese ink is the foundation of Chinese painting. It is more essential than the use of color. Then color is added to express the characteristics of the subject, such as red and orange on trees to indicate the season autumn. You can visit Asia-Art.net for more information about Chinese Brush Painting.
