Ning keeps it simple, using only one versatile Orchid Bamboo brush with ink. He gives the beginners the ability to produces several simple compositions that usually takes some artists a lifetime to master in his entertaining and easy step-by-step manner.

Chrysanthemum and Plum Blossom rounds out the other Four Gentlemen subjects (Orchid and Bamboo being the other two). Ning keeps things as simple as possible with the use of ink and one brush. He guides any beginner through the completion of China's mid-autumn festival bloom, the mum and one of Ch...

This pink delight inspired by Ning's original Camellia (Red) lesson extends the foundation of the basic reverse 's' stroke and 'lower the boom' action found mainly in flowers and flowers' leaves.

In its first form on this television series (Chinese Brush Painting Basics), Ning introduces the imp...

One of the most treasured Chinese masterpiece that's in the palace museum is the "Six Persimmons." Of course, in China, Persimmon has that wonderful meaning of bringing fortune to a family.

The Purple Hibiscus, or some people call it, the Mountain Hibiscus is a tiny flower but it grows into a big tree. The flowers are in bloom almost all year round.

Ning Yeh walks you through the color preparation and step-by-step instructions so you can paint your own Purple Hibiscus!

In this Bird of Paradise lesson, Ning Yeh takes you through what paper to use, how to prepare your colors, which brushes should be used for each stroke, and where to place each stroke.

Not only does Ning Yeh provide step-by-step instructions, he also tells stories of Chinese history and folklore...

Among the variety of fruits, the strawberry has the shining glow and the cutest shape. Besides being a favorite tasting fruit, it really is one of the most exciting subjects to paint.

Ning Yeh walks you through the process of preparing your colors, what brushes to use, and where to place each in...

"Chinese celebrate most holidays with cheerful red candles. Let's do some red candles to celebrate the holidays. Another delightful subject of holiday greeting is the holly - string of red happy dots brings good fortune and joy. Poinsettia is a piece of cake and your friends will admire your orig...

In this Day Lily lesson, Ning Yeh walks you through what paper to use, how to prepare your colors, which brushes should be used for each stroke, and where to place each stroke.

He explains how each element is constructed and shows you precisely how to paint each one.

In China, Amaryllis is called Zhù Dǐng Hóng. "Zhù" means Post, "Dǐng" means Top, and "Hóng" means Red. What a name! What a good omen! Climbing up to the top of the ladder and blossoming in glorious crimson.

Landscape Painting is a journey of mind and heart, an experience that transcends time and space. We welcome you.

This lesson is divided into three different sections. In the first section, Ning Yeh demonstrates basic techniques that are used in landscape painting. Secondly, there is an excerpt f...

In this lesson, we like to learn basic elements of perspectives, develop vanishing point, how to present horizontal layers in landscape elements, and how to fade into the mist.

Ning Yeh will guide you through the process of painting little houses, trees and fields.

In this composition, you will put the pine in a misty moonlight to enjoy the quiet tranquility.

Ning Yeh will walk you through the process of painting the pine tree outline, creating the circular moon, how to blend the mist into your paper, and other delightful details that make your composition...

In this exciting demonstration of marbling (a Chinese take on Suminagashi), Ning mixes color with ink, then floats and manipulates patterns on the surface of water. Finally, he uses of OAS Glass paper to "print" the design.

OAS material suggestions are: I04: OAS Best Bottle Ink, P18: Glass Paper...

With Ning Yeh, learn to paint the stately Foxglove with its clusters of tubular, bell-shaped blooms and speckled throats, each almost the right size to fit a finger...like a glove. Tall spires of a stand of Foxglove rising in the garden is indeed a sight to behold!

A bonus feature of this video...