Those who love art should head over to Spanish Village in Balboa Park soon. An exhibition by the Chinese Brush Painting Society of San Diego can be enjoyed inside Gallery 21. The Flow of Ink and Color will be on view through Monday, October 9.
I gazed at fine works by seven members of the society, and wondered how the human hand can produce such beauty.
Talking to Wendy Nakamura, one of the artists, I learned that one thing distinguishing Chinese brush painting from Japanese brush painting is the color palette. I also learned how traditional brush art can inspire contemporary, more brightly colorful or abstract pieces.
Wendy demonstrated how she handled a brush to quickly render an image of bamboo. Visitors are invited to try their own hand!
I noticed many displayed pieces are for sale. Do you collect beautiful art, or simply love to view it? Swing on by!
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