RAA Presents
Free Chinese Painting Demonstration
Wednesday Sept. 2, 2026, Studio 1, 1-3 pm
Mr. Chung, an accomplished artist and experienced instructor, will demonstrate step-by-step specific techniques in Chinese painting. He encourages each individual to find and express their own personal style.
Teacher Chung began Chinese painting during college in Taiwan, studying different styles from masters of this ancient art form. Since coming to the San Francisco Bay Area, he engaged in additional research and exploration with other artists and further developed his own style. He has received numerous awards for his Chinese painting.
“My speciality in Chinese painting is not the ‘detailed’ type. My style is to stimulate people to think more on the ‘meaning or thoughts’ not to resemble photography,” explains Chung.
Chinese brush painting, or guóhuà, is one of the oldest artistic traditions in the world, and it holds a very special place in Chinese culture. It is more than a technique; it is a way of seeing the world. In Chinese art, the goal is not to copy nature exactly, but to capture its spirit. A mountain is not just a mountain; it represents stability and endurance. Bamboo is not just a plant; it symbolizes integrity and flexibility. “Every stroke carries meaning,” says Chung.
Brush painting is closely connected to calligraphy, because both use the same tools, the brush, ink, paper, and ink-stone. In fact, Chinese culture considers painting and writing to be two expressions of the same art. A good painter is expected to have the discipline of a calligrapher and the imagination of a poet.
During the Chinese Painting Demo, Chung will demonstrate how to paint a good Chinese painting:
(1) How do I begin to paint using a Chinese brush?
(2) How to choose a subject matter that suits my idea?
(3) How to appreciate Master Chinese paintings?
The RAA offers a wide range of art classes, demonstrations, workshops, and other events. Visit www.rossmoorart.com to learn about all the offerings. Rossmoor residents can join for a small annual membership fee and gain many benefits.