plate no. 0805
Loquat
Qi Baishi, 1945
study guide
est. 6 hrsapproach — 8 steps
- step 01
Lightly sketch the basic shapes of the loquats, branch, and leaves.
- step 02
Prepare diluted ink washes of varying strengths.
- step 03
Begin with the branch, using a light wash and varying pressure to create thicker and thinner lines.
- step 04
Paint the loquats with a light yellow wash, leaving some areas lighter to suggest highlights.
- step 05
Add the dark spots to the loquats with a concentrated black ink.
- step 06
Paint the leaves with a darker ink wash, using quick, decisive strokes to create the veins and texture.
- step 07
Add final details and adjust values as needed.
- step 08
Add the red seal with a fine brush.
color palette
primary · yellow ochre · black ink · burnt umber
secondary · red
Use water to dilute the black ink to create a range of gray washes. Mix yellow ochre with a touch of burnt umber for the loquat color.
techniques
- ·ink wash
- ·dry brush
- ·varying ink density
- ·negative space
- ·calligraphic brushstrokes
common pitfalls
- →Overworking the details
- →Using too much water and losing control of the ink
- →Creating muddy colors
- →Not leaving enough white space
materials
surface · Watercolor paper
required
- ·Chinese calligraphy brushes (various sizes)
- ·Black ink
- ·Yellow ochre watercolor
- ·Burnt umber watercolor
- ·Red watercolor
- ·Watercolor paper
- ·Water container
- ·Palette
optional
- ·Ink stone
- ·Felt mat
- ·Paperweight
Use absorbent watercolor paper to allow the ink to spread naturally. Experiment with different brush sizes to achieve varying line widths.
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