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In this website you will find information on Chinese Brush Painting - the history and equipment; some examples of work by Pauline Cherrett, Georgina Cowdrey and the Hampshire, Dorset and Wiltshire Group of Chinese Brush Painters; courses with Pauline Cherrett taking place in UK; plus a list of Chinese Brush Painting equipment available through mail order from Georgina Cowdrey.

If you are familiar with the requirements and styles of Chinese Brush Painting, but would like to purchase paints, brushes, paper etc., please use the 'Mail Order' link to the left.

Sorry for the delay in updating this site -
I am hoping to do it over the next few weeks/months!

For some information on the Chinese Zodiac sign for this year - read on



2009 is the year of the Ox, Buffalo or Bull!



This year runs from 25th January 2009
until 14th February 2010

The Ox is the second sign of the zodiac.





The Ox is a plodding type of character, but unshakable
and hard working In some areas of China, it is also called
the Year of the Buffalo or Bull.
There are many legends which can help with ideas.
Small boys are often shown on the animal's back.

To paint the Ox, think about the surface of the animal.
Remember the Ox is a big animal and your painting should
suggest the weight and bulk of the body.

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