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Explore Chinese ink and water painting with Xin Yuemin and Daniel Current. They will demonstrate how to paint the Chinese Peony flower. Follow along to create your own water and ink keepsake.
The Peony is known as "The King of Flowers" and it is the national flower of China. It is our pleasure to present the public with this step-by-step guide on how to paint a beautiful peony flower picture using traditional ink and water painting techniques passed down through the generations in China on raw rice paper. Xin and Daniel will show you everything you need to know. Their instructions have been translated by Haibei Sun. The music in the background is a recording of me playing the Guzheng, a Chinese plucked zither soundboard (instrument). Available online to watch now!
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