Valley of Mist after Chiu

This was part of my study of Chinese brush painting....the assignment was to copy his work!

I loved this series of classes....we were taught to copy and we copied our professor's art. What good training!!!

Many thanks, Marv. This is a copy (required assignment) from my teacher. I was so proud that he had given me enough training so that I could do it!

One of those moments in life which brings immense satisfaction!!! Ah, art. Such a beautiful life!

I just stopped back to edit my description to include the most important part of this art....it is a copy of my teacher's work, an assignment! Dr. Frank Chiu, who advised us to begin humbly by reproducing his work!

A copy of Frank Chiu, my very talented Chinese brush painter's work. I was amazed that I had been able to learn brush and ink skills! He surely was inspiring!! Thanks for the wow, Wayne!

I had such a wonderful teacher and we learned by watching him paint and then copying his work. It was such a challenge and great introduction to Chinese Brush Painting! Thanks, Joyce for your lovely comment!

It was a wonderful day when I found myself in an advanced brush painting class (6 students...all Asian) with a master teacher who asked you to copy his work....and learn by doing it! Thanks, Angela!!

This was an assignment, a copy of my Chinese brush painter teacher, a master in fact. So it's not my vision, but each brush stroke is mine! Thanks, Stephen!!

Thanks, Lois. When you revisit...so do I...and it inspires me to get busy and see what's up ahead....what mountain, what waterfall!!!

A copy of my teacher's great work! This training was the best I ever had as an art student! It gave me so much freedom!

This is my work, but a copy of my Chinese brush painting teacher, a grand master who had seven students in his class. Each week we copied one of his works. And we watched him paint. So we learned. I loved every minute! My thanks to Dr. Frank Chiu.

I loved copying my teachers great work. I was so surprised that I could do it...even slightly!! Thanks, Laurie!

I loved learning brush painting! What a difference it has made in my work....every painting since comes with new confidence and skill. I sometimes practice on great rolls of white paper and lately heavy brown paper which allows for layers of color. Thanks for your compliments....need to get back to work!!

Thanks so very much Bernadette for your comment. I was so happy to have this feature!

Thanks so very much, Lois. It's my copy of my professor's work...such a true artist...Frank Chiu. I will always treasure my classes with him and the new freedom he gave my hand, brushes and mind!! Thanks, Lois. For your vote too!

Many thanks Sorin for your great comment!

Loved your comment Gull G. I had many courses in art but nothing influenced me as much as my training in Chinese brush painting. I learned from watching and copying...and finally incorporating my skills into my own methods.

Thanks, Matt. I can remember this period in my art life so well. I was learning at a fast pace and absorbing new methods. Fantastic experience!