CNY 2025 Watercolor Painting Celebration
Celebrate the vibrant spirit of Chinese New Year 2025 with an exclusive watercolour workshop led by Brian Tai, in collaboration with Overjoyed! This special event offers participants a unique opportunity to immerse themselves in the beauty of urban landscapes and festive architectural designs—all within the comfort of an indoor studio space. Guided by Brian’s expert techniques, you'll learn to capture the intricate details of these stunning structures through the delicate medium of watercolour, with a focus on bringing out their rich textures and festive atmosphere.
Whether you're an experienced artist or a beginner, this workshop is designed to inspire and enrich your creative journey, combining the joy of painting with the cultural celebration of the season.
Workshop Highlights:
- Fundamental Sketching: Master the basics of sketching techniques and brush strokes to lay a strong foundation for your watercolour artwork.
- Color Alchemy: Explore the art of colour mixing and balancing, learning how to create vibrant and harmonious palettes that reflect the festive spirit of Chinese New Year.
- Shape and Form: Learn to simplify complex architectural forms into fundamental shapes, allowing for clear and dynamic compositions in your paintings.
- Watercolour Wizardry: Dive into the enchanting world of watercolour glazing, using layers to add depth, luminosity, and texture to your urban landscapes.
- Perspective Precision: Grasp the principles of perspective and proportion to ensure your architectural subjects appear balanced and realistic.
- Artful Composition: Learn techniques for arranging elements within your scene to create visually engaging and meaningful compositions.
Focusing on Specific Challenges:
- Capturing Light and Atmosphere Indoors: How do you effectively represent light, reflections, and the festive ambiance in a controlled indoor setting?
- Maintaining Paint Consistency: Learn how to manage your watercolours for optimal flow and consistency, especially when painting indoors for extended periods.
- Staying Inspired: What strategies can you use to maintain creativity and focus when painting from life or reference indoors?
Emphasizing Techniques:
- Indoor Painting Strategies: Discover how to adjust your painting techniques to capture the unique lighting and details of indoor environments, from bright indoor lighting to shadow play.
- Translating Outdoor Techniques to Studio Settings: While this workshop is indoors, learn how the same skills for painting outdoors can be applied to studio settings, helping you build confidence for any future artistic adventure.
- Creating Strong Compositions: Get tips on how to manage space, focus, and balance in your indoor scene, while making sure each element contributes to the story you're telling through your painting.
This indoor workshop not only offers expert guidance but also addresses the specific challenges of painting in a controlled space. Whether you’re working from life or a reference image, you’ll gain new insights into the art of watercolour and leave with a deeper understanding of how to paint beautiful, captivating urban landscapes. Join us for a festive, creative, and inspiring experience as we celebrate Chinese New Year through the world of watercolour!
About The Subject
Chinese New Year, also known as the Spring Festival, is the most important traditional holiday in Chinese culture, marking the beginning of the lunar new year. The festival lasts for 15 days, filled with lively customs, family reunions, and vibrant celebrations. Key traditions include setting off fireworks to drive away evil spirits, giving red envelopes (hongbao) filled with money for good luck, and decorating homes with red lanterns, couplets, and symbols of prosperity like plum blossoms and dragons. A highlight of the festivities is the Lion Dance, a dynamic and colourful performance believed to bring good fortune and scare away negative energy. The colour red, symbolising happiness and wealth, is central to the celebration. The Chinese New Year culminates in the Lantern Festival, where people gather to admire beautiful lantern displays, enjoy traditional foods, and celebrate together with loved ones.
About The Artist
Meet Brian Tai, a distinguished member of the Malaysian Watercolor Society (MWS), the Singapore Watercolor Society (SWS) and a key figure in Sketchwalk Kuala Lumpur's administration. Brian's watercolor journey has taken his artworks to exhibitions across Europe and Asia. His passion lies in capturing landscapes, buildings, and the wonders of nature. Not only is he an artist, but Brian is also a dedicated instructor, sharing his expertise and nurturing emerging talents. His unique perspective and ability to breathe life into his subjects make Brian a true visionary in the world of watercolors. Explore his art and embark on a visual journey through his vibrant and expressive creations.
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Cancellation Policy
Refunds are not available for participants who choose to withdraw from the workshop after registration. However, Overjoyed reserves the right to amend or cancel the workshop at any time. In the event of a workshop cancellation by Overjoyed, all registered participants will receive a full refund and prior notification.Event Time and Cancellation
TASA Gallery reserves the right to modify the event time or cancel the event in the event of unforeseen circumstances. Participants will be notified promptly of any changes or cancellations.- Minimum Participation Requirement
A minimum of participants is required for the workshop to proceed. In the case of cancellation due to insufficient registration, paid participants will be notified at least 1 day in advance and will receive a full refund. - Cleanliness Responsibility
To ensure a pleasant experience for all future participants, we kindly request that all workshop attendees cooperate in keeping the event space clean and tidy after use. Photography and Video Recording Consent
Overjoyed may capture photographs and videos during the workshop. By registering, you grant consent for your image or likeness to be included in these materials for promotional purposes, such as on our website, social media channels, or printed marketing materials.