Relax With Chinese Painting - Insects

Freehand Painting of Insects

What you'll learn

Build a respectful knowledge of insect painting traditions, tracing their historical development

Exploring the cultural symbolism of 15 kinds of insects

Develop the ability to observe insects attentively, recognizing essential forms, postures, and rhythms that reveal the spirit of life

Capture the unique characters of insects through expressive brushwork, refined ink techniques, and sensitive color application

Requirements

Some basic painting materials

Description

Welcome to Relax with Chinese Painting – Insects, a course designed to guide you into the lively, poetic world of traditional Chinese freehand painting through the charming theme of insects.Throughout this course, we will move step-by-step from understanding the foundations of Chinese freehand painting to developing the skills to observe, appreciate, and paint insects with both precision and spirit.Course StructureThe course is structured into three main modules:Module 1: Introduction to Freehand PaintingModule 2: The Spirit and Tradition of Insect PaintingModule 3: Study of InsectsCourse ObjectiveBy the end of the course, you will:Appreciate the role of flower-and-bird painting within Chinese freehand art, especially the subtle balance between flora and fauna, emptiness and movement, and symbolism and seasonal meanings.Build a respectful knowledge of insect painting traditions, tracing their historical development, exploring their cultural symbolism, and learning from notable masters across Chinese painting history.Develop the ability to observe insects attentively, recognizing essential forms, postures, and rhythms that reveal the spirit of life beyond mere anatomical accuracy.Strengthen your technical skills by studying fifteen types of insects, learning to capture their unique character through expressive brushwork, refined ink techniques, and sensitive color application.Cultivate an inner attitude of patience, simplicity, and appreciation, approaching painting not as a mechanical task, but as a form of gentle meditation and personal poetry.This course is not only a technical study, but also a gateway to future creativity—giving you the foundations to paint insects with freedom, spirit, and natural elegance for years to come. Whether you are new to Chinese painting or building on your experience, I hope this journey will bring you joy, inspiration, and a deeper connection to the natural world.

Overview

Section 1: Introduction

Lecture 1 Introduction

Section 2: The Spirit and Tradition of Insect Painting

Lecture 2 The Spirit and Tradition of Insect Painting

Section 3: Study of Insects

Lecture 3 Butterfly & Moth

Lecture 4 Dragonfly & Cicada

Lecture 5 Bee & Wasp

Lecture 6 Grasshopper & Katydid & Cricket & Locust

Lecture 7 Praying Mantis

Lecture 8 Crawling Insects & Conclusion

For you who loves Oriental art,For you who wants to dive deeper into Chinese painting, especially freehand painting,For anybody who loves art