Preview | Chinese Watercolor Painting Techniques with Lian Quan Zhen

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Join ArtistsNetwork.tv and artist Lian Quan Zhen to preview his video, Improve your Watercolor with Chinese Techniques, as he shows you how to introduce Chinese painting techniques into your watercolors so you can relax your painting style. Using only watercolor brushes, paints and paper, Lian explains how to use the materials to bring in the brushstrokes and style of Chinese painting.
After painting a few small studies designed to get you comfortable with the watercolor techniques of spraying, paint spattering, finger painting and using your brush in new ways, Lian moves on to paint a pair of ducks in a sunset-filled pond combining traditional and Chinese watercolor techniques. By the end of this video, you'll have be able to create beautiful, spontaneous pictures and, most of all, to have fun while you're painting.

[@JeezJeezy]

For those that don't get this, it is a technique demonstration, not a finished work. He is amazing artist, and his finished pieces are beautiful.

[@FloraSora]

Oh my life! This video has literally opened my eyes to how wonderful working with watercolors can be! What a way to work in the colors! Water! Winter time is the best! Alliteration!

[@emjaycub4814]

i must love art a little too much, because this was one of the most exciting videos i've ever watched on youtube.

[@Blufftonbabe]

I took a five day workshop from him a few years back & did some of my best work. Besides being a wonderful teacher, he is an absolutely delightful man with a dry subtle sense of humor.

[@TheSubwaysurfer]

I'm so glad I stayed with this video instead of prejudging the technique, which is sooooo easy for us artists to do when we are taken out of our comfort zone and introduced to something new. This is so Zenlike inits approach and simplicity! I can't wait to try it!

[@heatherlawrence7039]

Oh my gosh, I've been using this technique for 15 years and I never knew it was a old Chinese tradition technique! Thats awesome!

[@ellock1998]

I was happy just watching the watercolor paints blend into one another

[@martaescobar7625]

I've seen this done blowing through a straw. This is similar to pouring watercolors. If you use masking and remove after everything is dry, that's fun too. Vids like this show you another way and yes, loosen up:)

[@MsPandora93]

I just love this technique, Lian. Beautiful variations in colour just from the 3 you started with. I am definitely going to give it a try. Thanks for sharing!

[@jjjjjokerface]

This is just the preview which is why there is not much actual content. I've seen a few of his full videos and they are great! I find that most artists are actually more than helpful and love to share their techniques, actually.

[@guapitatessa]

Wonderful tutorial Lian! I am happy watching you and eager to try so soon with water color techniques. Open my small eyes so wide watching it. lol. Thanks for sharing it.

[@karenmccants1439]

Love his painting, love his accent!! Fun, free way to paint!!

[@TheCleo1944]

You give me hope. I have been very unhappy with my watercolor paintings and have given it up. I'm hoping with your techniques I can try again.

[@acesiddiqi]

this is amazing... So many different techniques for using water paints. THX for sharing

[@spongebobnik]

I wish you had more videos because your instruction is simple but very effective to imitate and to inspire. I had much success with the maple leaf!

[@juan20142014]

Lian Quan Zhen is the man!

[@TheSubwaysurfer]

I think his approach is great for a beginner like myself who is so accustomed to drawing tight specific detailed linework in pen and ink and pencil. I can see how ths method would instantly tae me out of my comfort zone and FORCE me to flow and go with the process.

[@SCUBONZIES]

THANK YOU LIAN I ENJOY USING WATER PAINT ON A RICH PEN AIRBRUSH

[@spongebobnik]

I wish you had more videos because your instruction is simple but very effective to imitate and to inspire.

[@pleuvaient]

New technic and I love it especially putting the fingers in the paint

[@Uncerten]

Some fun ways to ease into a painting and thanks for all the great techniques.

[@sungsoondesouza7460]

I didn't know there was so much techniques using watercolor. It's amazing. :)

[@Pariskodola]

I love using water colour and now I can do so much more! Thank you!

[@artistsnetwork]

Lian Quan Zhen teaches workshops around the world, but is based in the US. You can find out more details by contacting him through his website. He also has a schedule of workshops there, but most are in the US. Best wishes!

[@blackberrybunny]

Wow, I have NEVER seen anyone use watercolors like you do! You are FAST, and fun, and fascinating, and messy, but wow, amazing work~~~~ and you make it look so easy! I am going to subscribe. Thanks so much!

[@MorePurpleFlowers]

What fun! This is is an amazing technique and it's great to see the different effects you can get, even just from a spray bottle and your fingers! I'm new to waterpaints and this really looks like fun!!

[@barbkramer3581]

hi Lian, just discovered you, absolutely love your art, very free, I too am a free spirit, so it is perfect in my eyes.....................thank you for sharing, you are a true artist...........barb UK

[@OdysseusMDA]

Wonderful, free and loose way of painting to try, thank you for sharing!

[@k072193]

This technique looks fun. I'm going to try it. And the end result is wonderful!

[@DreamingLenne]

when i was a little kid we did this at school with a straw :) good times!

[@JICheshired]

I have your book Painting with Chinese Watercolors. I've loved your work for a long time.

[@painchaud2000]

I was doubtfull about the leaf until the end...great!!!

[@JanCliftonWatford]

Very nice demonstration and interesting what can be done when you open yourself to experimentation with watercolor.

[@GabonViper1981]

Really like this one! You show how versatile watercolour painting really is. I am particularely impressed by the first painting in this video, where you demostrate a wide range of tecniques. This was really inspiring :)

[@davesutherland9175]

My mind is blown. I LOVE this

[@noneofyourbusinessthatsit]

AMAZING!

[@Dav1dChui]

he reminds me so much of my chinese art mentor i had back when i lived with my parents ^^

[@MsGr8teacher]

Interesting techniques. Easy to teach to children. Thank you

[@FeliciaFollum]

This is a beautiful technique! I'm stoked to try it. I just hung an exhibition stoked to get back to painting.

[@felipeluna02]

fantastic! thank you so much for making and posting this video!

[@faeryjane]

Amazing technique! Thanks for sharing!

[@mariakapatos9545]

Really enjoyed your techniques thanks for sharing

[@tashammcglashan]

That is wonderful! Thank you for sharing this tutorial!

[@patschafer7800]

What a wonderful video. Thank you for sharing!

[@SchnaiderT]

LOOKS LIKE FUN

[@0508learner]

Thanks for sharing. I likd your painting style. Hope to see you more on video.

[@JamalLaeli]

cool in last minute

[@tealrabbit53]

Lovely!

[@deleauLucViau]

Superb! I love your work, keep em' coming!

[@EhmteaNill]

great video, thank you for posting

[@MisterRaintown]

Gorgeous, thank you!

[@animalsareliketiger]

THIS IS SO NICE

[@dawoodmarion]

Awesome Video Thanks for Sharing!!!

[@carolbiggs722]

Loved this thank you for posting

[@djjazzyjazz1]

thank you so much. amazing

[@EricDerrick12]

Great inspiration and very nice work!

[@tnderhrt23]

Great video, inspires me to give it a try! Thank you!

[@Echosong8081]

Thank you, this technique is new to me, this helped a lot! :)

[@Rita-jz3ri]

Einfach nur toll !!!

[@paulajleal]

fantastic ty so much for sharing...

[@mskaykrafts]

This is fascinating!! tfs..

[@robertogaldames9689]

Gracias por compartir , felicitaciones maestro de la fusion,,

[@mreinstein48]

Great and very original!! I enjoy it!

[@Pablo99336]

NO ! ITS NOT MUD !... Very nice work. Could,nt use this technique for my cityscapes or landscapes but its just the job for this particular style.

[@dasha_ivanova17]

thanks for the inspiration!

[@TheyCannotCatchMe]

Wow nice! :) I want to try this!

[@starlight77774]

really nice thanks.

[@AppleAyah1000]

amazing!! Thank you for sharing!!

[@hemaraman7254]

Very useful.thank you

[@leisititine1]

Génial!J'adore votre travail!

[@andiiDrop]

Thank you so much for the great ideas :D

[@titacatalina1]

Felicidades, que imaginación, quedo fantástico.

[@iknowyouwanttofly]

this is amazing. I want to try it right now

[@msaito36]

Very wonderful!!!✿*******

[@AtmakuruRamakrishnaArtist]

You are a Good Expert

[@VaporizerBrothers]

we used to do that in our painting class in school when we were 8

[@Lamapanty]

Oh gosh, I love this thank you for makeing the vid :D

[@enter0title0here]

This is really amazing. Really makes me want to specialize in watercolor. And I find his 'bloken' English amusing. xD

[@evanescence9314]

of course it can be. Depends on what kind of light is reflecting on it, if the grass is dry and the sky is tinted orange or red because of a sunset or artificial lighting, of course it can be red :S

[@lollipop211music]

SO COOL

[@SolasInk]

i luv the wrock :P

[@leisititine1]

NICE!

[@sparkiee11]

soo cool! :)

[@littlerascalsphotography7726]

grases. oh lovely china- we love yah.

[@tonymontano6898]

Very good video

[@meanestmachine]

You can tell he's using good quality watercolors; I wonder if I could get the same result with my Prang set. . .

[@ChrisXavierArt]

Thank you so much for sharing these techniques. I have made use of some of them. You can see it in my videos. Sheers!

[@janefrancesjfg]

Wow.this helps.

[@mcrjen12]

@meinnebenmir he is using 2-sided tape ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ you should use scotch tape to tape your paper to the table or a piece of wood/cardboard that way when you are done you let it dry and it will stay straight :)

[@genibar3405]

thank you, eugene, switzerland

[@creosfera]

Intresting

[@halovir]

you. are. awesome

[@Dingpoodle]

There's a stereotype that all Asians are very disciplined and put an incredible amount of time into practicing and studying something.

[@CraftAmundous]

@KolorowyLizakk Wet the backside of your paper to counter the warping. :)

[@claretopeventer]

It wasn't just directed at you, I was also trying to deter anyone else from having a go at 'niirceollae2', and I was also frankly surprised that people had a go at him/her in the first place!

[@matend8125]

very loose and beautiful

[@TRIVIUMrocker123]

god that looks amazing :D

[@raytawatari]

no, it's not a necessarily a complete piece, it is the demonstration of a technique that should be used moderately, not all the time, he just scales the use up really high so it can be seen properly.

[@amorreale22]

edge of the klacken, the bloken, the reaf!

[@jesusfernando4287]

What kind of paper is it? How can I call it when I ask for it? .. You rock!! This is amazing!