Chinese painting is not merely a reflection of nature, but also a spiritual expression of literati and artists. Since ancient times, landscapes and trees have served as essential mediums for artists to construct their own universes and express their inner sentiments. Even a simple image of a single tree or leaf can contain boundless meaning and spiritual depth.

This workshop will focus on "Trees and Leaves" as the core subject, illustrating the fundamental structures and principles of painting trees and foliage. Under the artist’s guidance, participants will explore the fundamentals of ink and brush, discover the relationship between lines and planes — the visible brushwork and the underlying form, and construct their own spiritual realm through ink.

“Fine-brush” (Gongbi) and “expressive” (xieyi) are two traditional styles in Chinese art. This workshop will guide participants in creating a winter bird scene that integrates the two styles, capturing a vibrant moment of life within a snowy landscape.

Under the artist’s guidance, participants will use light ink tones and negative spaces to render the intricate layering of the bird’s feathers, while employing blending and ink-splattering to construct a soft, snowy backdrop.

Throughout the creation process, participants will explore a range of essential ink painting skills, including ink tone variation, line work, composition using negative spaces, and depiction techniques such as hair-line depiction, colour grading, and rendering. The final artwork will capture both movement and tranquillity, presenting a poetic scene that signifies the profound harmony of ink and nature.

This workshop will focus on the contemporary transformation of Chinese ink painting, exploring the dynamic interplay of traditional materials and modern concepts. Participants will move beyond traditional landscapes and floral themes, using lines and ink tones to create artwork with a modern sensibility.

Under the artist’s guidance, participants will explore the modern applications of traditional ink painting materials, including brush, ink, and paper. They will learn to use various thicknesses of lines and ink tones to express abstract rhythm and spatial relationships. The completed artwork will integrate non-traditional themes, such as urban light and shadow, along with geometric structures, showcasing the contemporary vibrancy of ink art in the modern era.

Abstract ink art uses a wide variety of ink art materials and mediums to showcase its rhythmic beauty.

In this workshop, participants will explore traditional ink art techniques and experiment with varying brushstrokes and ink tones. Based on this foundation, they will incorporate a thematic palette of red and green to create abstract forms and translate personal emotions onto the rice paper (Xuan paper).

Under the artist’s guidance, participants will create an abstract interpretation of a Christmas tree. By cutting and collaging rice paper (Xuan paper), participants will turn the Christmas tree into an abstract ink artwork that expresses both personal style and emotional depth. For those who prefer, they can apply the same techniques to create a set of unique Christmas cards, conveying heartfel wishes through the medium of ink.

Ink art creations extend beyond the interior spaces. This workshop will take participants outdoors to the shore of Victoria Harbour, where they will learn to quickly capture the ever-changing scenery and translate the fleeting beauty into a structured ink artwork.

Participants will explore the compositional principles of ink art and use perspectives and focus points to convey spatial depth and movement. Through the application of ink tones and brushstrokes, participants will infuse the cityscape with their personal emotions, forming a unique interpretation of Victoria Harbour.

This workshop will guide participants in transforming their ink artwork into a unique and personal gift. Whether creating a bespoke piece for themselves or a thoughtful present for their loved ones, participants will merge the beauty of ink art with personal emotions, capturing the timeless humanistic warmth of ink art within their work.

Participants will experiment with diverse ink art materials and integrate the Eastern and Western mounting techniques into their creation. The final artwork will showcase the unique rhythmic charm of ink art and embody participants’ sincere wishes.

This workshop will guide participants in exploring the historical development and core creative ideas that define Hong Kong ink art. By incorporating traditional mounting techniques with collage methods, participants will create an ink artwork that highlights the formal beauty of this art form. During the creation process, participants will experiment with new artistic presentation methods, fostering a deeper appreciation for the art form and enhancing their expressive abilities in art.

“Fine-brush” (Gongbi) is a style of painting that emphasises precision and delicacy, requiring careful execution and refined brushwork. This art form matured during the Jin and Tang dynasties. Artists today have not only inherited traditional techniques but also developed a wider variety of subjects or integrated various methods to create innovative presentations.

This workshop will model classical Christmas floral artworks, guiding participants in exploring fundamental gongbi techniques such as outlining, parting, and overdyeing. By the end of the session, participants will create a refreshingly delicate gongbi artwork and experience an artisic Christmas.

Since ancient times, bamboo has been a beloved subject among scholars, symbolising integrity and unwavering moral character. Su Dongpo once said, "I would rather eat without meat than live without bamboo," which perfectly captures this spiritual ideal. When composed with rocks, bamboo forms an elegant imagery through which scholars contemplate nature and find inner peace.

This workshop will guide participants in creating an ink artwork centred on the theme of "Bamboo and Rocks." Building upon the traditional style, participants will have the opportunity to adorn their bamboo leaves with gold or silver foil, infusing the poetic and elegant scene with a touch of brilliance.

“Boneless” (Mogu) technique is a traditional ink technique that departs from the more common outlining method in Chinese painting. Instead, it renders forms directly through dyeing and colouring.

In this workshop, participants will learn the fundamental techniques of boneless painting. By incorporating and blending “fine-brush” (gongbi) and “expressive” (xieyi) styles, participants will complete a butterfly and flower painting on a silk cardboard.

The mixed style bridges the "fine-brush" (gongbi) and "expressive" (xieyi) traditions of ink art, showcasing a delicate combination of linework and fluid colour.

This workshop will guide participants in creating a delicate rabbit painting in this unique style. Through explanations and detailed demonstrations, the artist will teach techniques for capturing the forms of rabbits. Participants will learn and practice techniques such as ink application, water control and colouring, enhancing their ability in line work and colour blending.

By the end of the session, participants will create a delicate and elegant rabbit painting that features a winter or Christmas background on a fan.

This workshop will guide participants in completing a panda painting in the “fine-brush” (gongbi) style. Through explanations and detailed demonstrations, the artist will lead participants into the meticulous and colourful world of this classical technique.

This workshop will focus on capturing the forms of pandas and mastering brushwork techniques. Participants will learn and practice ink application, water control and colouring techniques, enhancing their ability in line work and colour blending.

By the end of the session, participants will create a delicate and elegant panda painting that features a winter or Christmas background on a fan.

“Fine-brush” (Gongbi) and “expressive” (xieyi) are two traditional styles in Chinese ink art. This workshop will guide participants in incorporating the two styles, utilising lines and colours to create a scene of delicate beauty.

In this workshop, participants will explore outlining, dotting, and broken brushstroke techniques to capture the exquisite form and vividness of a cockatiel. By adding a backdrop of winter trees, participants will complete a delicate silk fan artwork that celebrates the winter breeze.

Modern ink art painting inherits the ancient charm while presenting modern aesthetics. Through integrated techniques, varied ink colours and unique composition, modern ink art demonstrates infinite artistic charm.

With the title of "Symphony of Ice and Fire", this series of workshops leads participants to explore two ultimate landscape wonders. In the "Ink Glacier: Modern Ink Art Workshop”, participants will experiment with distinct techniques and a condensed cool palette to create a tranquil spectacle that captures the intricate texture of cracking ice; in the "Ink Volcano: Modern Ink Art Workshop", participants will wield warm colours with heroic brushes to capture the majestic rhythm of the rushing lava. This artistic journey from extreme cold to scorching heat will reveal the dynamic blend of brush, ink and colour, allowing participants to experience the pleasure of a winter expedition or an adventure to the Earth’s core through ink art.

"Form Capturing Spirit" has always been the pursuit of ink artists. Its essence lies not in the realistic reproduction, but in capturing the vital energy and inner spirit of the subject. “Expressive” (Xieyi) painting is the very embodiment of this expression of the artist's inner vitality. Since the Song and Yuan dynasties, Chinese painting has shifted from objective depiction to subjective expression, establishing a unique artistic language of brush, ink, and philosophy in Chinese art. Whether the subject is a majestic natural landscape or everyday flora and fauna, this artistic language can convey emotion and artistic conception.

Unlike the meticulous detail and precision of “fine-brush” (gongbi) painting, xieyi emphasises the spontaneity of brush and ink and the expression of artistic conception. This workshop will guide participants to depict familiar flowers and animals in a xieyi style. Participants will explore fundamental applications of ink and brush through experimenting with ink tone variations and the rhythmic quality of lines.

By the end of the session, participants will not only understand the essential techniques of xieyi but also complete a delicate floral and bird painting that embodies both personal emotion and the charm of ink art.