An original Brush painting on Mulberry paper by Nan Rae.
Size: 19.5" X 16.75"
Mounted on an Acid-Free Barrier Paper

Chinese Brush Painting is executed in many modes or styles, depending, among other things, upon the Subject.

This work is painted in Hsieh-i, or Written Idea Form, derived from ancient Chinese calligraphy. The painting is executed in the PO-MO or Throw Ink style — without drafting lines or corrections.

The PO-MO School was first seen during the T’ang period (7th - 10th centuries). During the later Sung Dynasty (1127-1280) in Southern China, the form had become a well-defined Discipline, unique and demanding. 

An ideal casual effect is the goal of every PO-MO artist. This is achieved only after perfecting the unique brush stroke technique. 

The form is achieved entirely by brush stroke execution, with no reliance on drafting an outline. This is called MO KU, meaning Boneless. 

Ground Pine Soot Ink (Sung Yen Mo) has been used on custom hand-made mulberry paper or Shuen paper. Ink is carefully diluted with water to modulate its strong vibrancy. 

The ink is spontaneously mixed, and through skillful blending by the artist, more than one tone may appear in a single brush stroke. Additional colors are used sparingly.

Artwork is shipped flat.