Chinese Magnolia
108 Flowers - Book 1
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18m
The Chinese name for this flower is Xin Yi. Xin means bitter. The original name of the flower had a "hairy" subpart. Maybe folks picked a hairy bud and found it bitter tasting. A beautiful flower got its name.
A one brush masterpiece! Watch and paint along with Ning as he demonstrates using his signature step-by-step process how to depict the classical elegance of one of nature's most beautiful flowers, the Chinese Magnolia. You will be amazed when you learn how much you can accomplish using only a single brush.
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