Here I have created a semi-abstract landscape, which reminds me a bit of A.Y. Jackson's style, as well as Toni Onley. Actually, I was inspired by a Chinese artist, Wu Guanzhong who I discovered by googling chinese masters. I like the loose style that Wu employs in his work, as well as his more modern style, which I prefer over the more traditional Chinese art. As I  become more familiar with the brush and ink, I have become a bit more brave with the subject matter. Here I try to create a focal point near the centre of the painting, by using contrast between light and dark, and between lines and dots. Movement is in a circular pattern. An acquaintance of mine said that it reminded her of being in the middle of an ocean. So by accident I created a bit of ambiguity, which I like.

Bird of Paradise

So I am progressing with my Chine brush  painting. The paper I am using is a  rice paper that smears beautifully. The brand name is Waterstar paper, and it comes from China. The ink I used is Japanese blue ink, although I haven't been able to achieve the blue colour. Apparently it must be highly diluted to get the blue tonality.
Chinese water colour employs the use of water and ink, using various types of brushes, inks, and  Chinese watercolour paints. The paints are not as saturated as typical western watercolours. The paper is almost translucent, so that one can actually paint on the back side of the paper, and have the colours come through.  Here I have used only the ink on the paper. Another chracteristic of Chines brush painting is that the negative areas on the paper is left unpainted, and this really appeals to me.