Chinese Brush Painting 101: Leaves

Nan Rae demonstrates the basics on painting Leaves in Chinese Brush Painting
You can purchase the supplies used for this demo at: nanraestudio.c...

[@loisdye4966]

Finally, a Left-handed demonstration...it really makes a difference!

[@tabithajohnston3876]

Rite!

[@RoxasLov3r4Ev3r]

Thank you SOOOO much for your amazing in-depth explanations!! As a beginner it was SOOOO helpful and such a good foundation to start!!! 🥺🥺🥺

[@rhanagriffin2213]

Hands down the best demonstration of brush painting leaves I have seen! I must have watched thousands of tutorials on various things over the years and this is the very first time I have been compelled to write a comment. Thank you so much Nan!!

[@NanRae]

+Rhana Griffin You are so sweet! Thank you! This means so much to me!

[@tabithajohnston3876]

Totally agree! I've watched SEVERAL.. This is the best one, many good ones out but something clicked with this one.

[@lisafred1362]

Chrsathanthemum KZbin

[@MMGARC]

I'm so happy to have found you, Nan. Being a frustrated left-handed painter, your idea's and recommendation have been so positive! I loved your video and will be seeing much more of you in the future! Thank you so much.

[@krislamore5607]

Hello how are you

[@doalma8162]

I really appreciate the way you teaching, very clear and patient! Thanks for your introduction!

[@marganamaurer]

You make it look so simple, Nan. That's the best kind of instruction.

[@NanRae]

Thank you Margana! That means so much!

[@elainesnyder6307]

Margana Maurer. Agree

[@iloveknitting4497]

I know I’m like 4 years late but this is the best demonstration I’ve ever seen and this has helped me lots! Thank you

[@muraliram8802]

You are indeed gracious ! I have never never seen any one teaching the finer details in this depth. I am indeed happy that I could connect with your video ! Salutations !

[@tabithajohnston3876]

Just starting painting, learning stems an leaves. Wished I'd saw this 2 months ago! I'm a lefty too, jus a few lil challenges haha. Thank you for this vid!

[@lorenrenee1]

Best demonstration you actually explain ( clearly) what you are doing and how, and why. It’s so important to understand the botany of plants you’re painting.

[@mrfunnybones3]

I just found your video on youtube and watched it. I must say...out of all the videos on painting leaves you are the most helpful. I love you patience to explain in detail. Keep up the great work!

[@krislamore5607]

Hi Lisa

[@robertemond8838]

Nan, all of your videos are amazing. I like how you break down the stroke and pressure applied and you do it at the slowest speed. I need that. Thanks so much for sharing.

[@lilithblackwater309]

I really enjoyed this video. I just started painting this style and your instructions were easy to understand thank you sooo much ❤❤❤❤😊

[@amberbobk8390]

Such a beautiful, graceful teacher. Glad to have found you, your work is lovely. Easy to understand. A, from Oregon.

[@NanRae]

Thank you so much!

[@janten6554]

I love the demo and explanations! So very good teaching! Thank you sooo much!!!❤❤❤

[@janesimpson3462]

Thank you for sharing your expertise!

[@CarolReidCA]

This is a really great tutorial for ink drawing! I'll have to show my granddaughter & see if she wants to try it next time she comes over, or perhaps watercolors I'll have to get some more rice paper! This is a great skill to teach kids! Once they get it, it's a really fun activity they can do for hours when they get older. I think it's great for teaching patience, and that less is more too! Very nice! I'll have to look for a lettering tutorial, as that's what I'd love to do better myself! Love the leaves! Beautiful! I wish things like this were taught in elementary schools still! Wonderful activity that teaches more than just art!

[@NanRae]

Thank you so much! I appreciate your kind words!

[@johng0908]

Thank you for posting. I'm left handed and this is GREAT for me.

[@mihesa]

Dear Nan Rae!!! I love your classes!! I´m learning and practicing a lot :) Thanks for your kindness! ( I´m from Brazil)

[@krislamore5607]

Hello how are you doing my friend

[@prawintulsi]

Very relaxing to watch

[@jeanhargis5675]

Thank you! That was a great lesson. Especially like the turned leaf at the end...you made it look so easy.

[@rmuller366]

Wow! Nan you just answered about a million questions in 8 short minutes! Delighted I found your channel. There are so many teaching here on KZbin that have actually admitted to me in comments that “it’s difficult to explain...” You my dear, have just proven that is a myth. Now I have something I can pass on to them. So grateful to you. Thank you for sharing. New subscriber and big fan. Blessings to you.

[@NanRae]

Thank you so much Rita! This means a lot to me! Happy Painting!

[@Katerina-vm2ok]

I just found your channel and this was a fabulous lesson, explained so beautifully! I believe this will help me to do better leaves…thank-you so much!😊

[@jefffawver888]

Awesome Work.Thank you for sharing.

[@it4719]

Ms. Nan thank you. like your clear instructions. i have learn a l9t from you today and will sticking on your channel to keep learning. Really appreciated for your kindness to sharing your knowledge.

[@estrellaluz4064]

Thanks You Nan!it's perfect explicación,I'm Happy find You ,i Will be continuare My aquarel with yours lesson's.

[@cmonaco577]

I like very much. Plus the demo is calming. Thank you

[@sarah4264]

It finally makes sense. Thank you!

[@watercolourkeyes]

Absolutely amazing. Stunning beauty. Thank you so much for sharing your exquisite talent.

[@phillyamelia]

hi Nan, As a beginner, your clear explanations and demonstrations of specific techniques to create specific leaf shapes has been very helpful for me! If you are still taking requests, I'd love to see a demonstration of brush techniques for ginkgo leaves.

[@NanRae]

phillyamelia Thank you so much for your lovely comment and for your suggestion. We will be working on new videos soon.

[@youngheejeon2816]

Amazing work❤

[@jeanmilhollin5176]

Where have you been..What a great demo. You are amazing , I hope to find your other demo. Thank you Jeanie Milhollin

[@janten6554]

Thanks a lot for this!! Very helpful ❤❤❤

[@bhavnashah2955]

Absolutely fantastic! Most needed basic lesson, thank you!

[@strawberryredz1997]

I love leaves!! Beautiful! Thank you

[@Killersans_ishere]

Wow! This looks like a lot fun. Thanks for the great video! :)

[@ensemblesolidair4895]

Hi Nan, so wonderful to see a lefthanded artist! I love your video's. Have just started Chinese Flower painting and have a real struggle with the book I am learning from (which does explain the steps very well) because its a right handed book and my leaves and such come out with the colour on the wrong side. Everything happens the other way round because being lefthanded I start the strokes differently, and then the light part comes out at the underside of the leaf and the dark part at the top, which is not how its supposed to be.... Can you give me any advice on how to tackle this problem or make a video adressing lefthandedness? Much love from Suuz from Netherlands x

[@cathyherzberg201]

I follow you on IG but these demos are the best!!!!! I can't wait to practice with them. thank you!

[@NanRae]

Thank you! Do you have any suggestions for my next tutorial?

[@caroleduchaine6097]

WoW thank you so much!

[@krislamore5607]

Hello Carole

[@louisbunster4266]

Thank you for the great demonstration. I will definitely get your book.

[@jeanmilhollin5176]

Well you are it I now will start over will be working on leaves and loading my brush. Will be happy when I can do them like or almost like you . Ps my hair dresser husband is from China he also is a artist like yourself , his artist his work is beautiful. his work was hanging in the parlor. I hope to meet him soon

[@jeanmilhollin5176]

Jeanie milhollin

[@justinkim3775]

Very technique! I also do oriental painting with special brushes

[@valeriedaly8459]

Your work is very wonderful and relaxing. I already own your book. Chi of the brush.

[@NanRae]

Thank you so much!

[@aishkhan2039]

I’m in love 💕 I have been looking for Watercolor teachers online and I have never found someone who teaches in such details. I saw one and now I can’t stop watching one after another for the past hours n hours n hours ,thanks a lot and stay blessed always :) also kindly let me know when you’re just using green how do u have the lighter shades and whiteish

[@NanRae]

Hi Aish! Thank you so much! I have a series of online classes. To learn more please visit my website www.nanarestudio.com/classes

[@jaspermartin7444]

whoa excellent! What an outstanding explanation!

[@NanRae]

Thank you!

[@suelirodrigues4456]

Quanta delicadeza, beleza perfeição!!!!!! Amei!!!!!! ❤❤❤

[@wenjay18]

thank you for this, your explanation is very helpful for a beginner like me :)

[@lindamiller1921]

What are the traditional and current ways to clean brushes when India Inks are used?

[@NanRae]

Please let me know what you'd like to see demonstrated.

[@goawayok2008]

***** hi nan how i buy the right brush i ordered 2 set but Im afraid that they are not good quality because the are not expensive . i still waiting them to be delivered

[@mrbr0nd]

pine branches -- with cones!

[@barbaravanerp4598]

I’m a lefty...what a difference

[@krislamore5607]

Hi Barbara

[@Andeana13]

Thankyou so much for the demo 😁. Must say I love your ring and bracelet what is the stone?

[@NanRae]

Thank you! It's Jade!

[@jeanmilhollin5176]

I love your book! Now got to. save so I can get your brushes. I get so upset with my painting. I love it so much. my painting has water puddles, I think I need too start over and work on loading the brush . Mixing colors I seem too get too much or not enough . one artist tells you this way or that. Way. I guess you can see today is a I feel dumb thank you for your time HElP Jeanie.

[@bableeojah4211]

Perfect explanation! Will follow more and practice ! Thank you :-)

[@NanRae]

My pleasure!

[@carolinafernandezoro733]

Perfect!!!!!

[@NanRae]

Thank you!

[@billroad]

Thanks so much for your beautiful work!:-)♥♥ Can I ask you what brand of paints you use? I mean the name of product of colors (paints) ? Thanks from Korea:-) 🇰🇷

[@NanRae]

Hi! I use Sennelier, Winsor and Newton and Chinese Color Chips

[@Pogowogoful]

Very helpful! Do you have any tips on painting the chrysanthemum leaves, in a loose style? Thanks!

[@realLWD]

If I am painting using, say, 3 different colours, does each colour need its own ink stone?

[@ginettemelody1035]

Coup we use inks instead of paint please .? Thank you.

[@krislamore5607]

Hi how are you doing

[@galenighting9150]

LADY YOU ARE SO AMAZING :') thank you

[@luluj.9360]

Love to learn Maple leaves! Any suggestions? Thank you 😊

[@matthewpelkey321]

Beautiful technique. I am trying to get better at my leaves! You mentioned a detail brush being used. Is that what I am looking for in the store or is there a specific name of the type of brush I need especially to do the land and release center stroke technique?? Thanks

[@NanRae]

Dear Matthew: Thank you for your kind comment...that means so much! The actual name of the brush I was using is 'Best Detail Brush'. You won't be able to get it in Western art stores but should find one in a Chinese or Japanese art store. If not, go to my website www.nanrae.com and click on supplies. Wishing you great success with those leaves!

[@suelirodrigues4456]

Linda e delicada técnica!!!!!👏👏👏👏👏👏👏❤

[@1974KAAR]

sorry but i have one more question... does the paper have any impact in the painting?

[@berylrose3213]

What kind of bamboo brushes are you using please? Also what kind of paper. Thank you for your helpful demonstration. I would love to try it.

[@NanRae]

The brushes used for this demo are the Large Orchid Bamboo brush and the Best Detail brush. I use flower paper (Double Shuen). I'm happy you enjoyed the video! Happy Painting!

[@siewdeng8636]

Thank you, very interesting

[@1974KAAR]

I would describe that brush as having no snap. It that a characteristic of eastern style brushes.

[@yongsiewling6099]

How do u get the two different shades of green just in one wipe stroke?

[@gracielavonpotobsky5090]

Admiro su pintura quisiera que se tradujera al español

I love it !!

[@millylong3325]

Can I ask you one question what paint do you and where can I bye those Chinese brushes

[@NanRae]

For this tutorial I use the Large Orchid Bamboo brush and Best Detail Brush. For the color I use sap green. These brushes are available on my website. Please visit nanrae.com/supplies.html

[@rozykhan3272]

Which paper did u use to do painting

[@NanRae]

Double Xuan paper

[@ayesharani3339]

nice

[@kkaur5881]

can we use this technique on silk or cotton fabric?

[@NanRae]

Quite possibly.

[@denysephenix2349]

thank you , v ery interesting video

[@jagjitkaur1956]

Can we paint on silk with this technique?

[@NanRae]

I'm not sure but try it and let me know how it goes.

Fantástico.

[@isha9275]

Beauuuuuuuuutiful

[@ismaelmannheim]

#SOSVenezuela

[@liamryan3419]

She is obviously never seen a bamboo plant before