Excellent instruction. What paper? Raw, half cooked or cooked? Thank you.
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The choice of paper for traditional Chinese painting has a significant impact on the final effect of the artwork. "Shengxuan" (raw xuan paper), "ban shengxuan" (semi-raw xuan paper), and "shuxuan" (cooked xuan paper) are the three main types of paper used in Chinese painting. Their differences lie in the degree of processing, water absorption, and how the ink is rendered on the paper. • Raw Paper : Strong water absorption, suitable for freehand (xieyi) painting, ideal for expressing the layers of ink and the effects of ink spreading. • Half Cooked: Moderate water absorption, suitable for works that require fine details and a certain level of ink effects. • Cooked Paper: Weak water absorption, ideal for meticulous (gongbi) painting, fine brushwork, and drier techniques.