Falcon and Pine

In this 42-page lesson manual you will learn how to paint falcon and pine with Japanese ink and a touch of colour. In Japanese art the theme of falcon and pine represents the season of winter and symbolise strength, courage and longevity.
 
The lesson is divided in three parts with simple steps and instructions for you to follow and create your own beautiful paintings. It includes notes on falcons in Japanese art history, as well as short meditation on the nature of feathers, pine, and falcons, to enhance your contemplative mode as you practice.
 
In the introductory part you will find details on tools and materials used in this art form. You can source these from a recommended suppliers list included at the end of the manual.
 
In the first part you will learn a step by step how to paint feathers and a standing falcon. The second part is dedicated to practice painting branches and pine needles to use in a composition of a falcon standing on a pine branch. And in the third part of the lesson, you will learn further detailed study of the head and claws of the bird and practice painting a falcon in flight.
 
As part of the bonus material in this lesson, you will find additional compositions to practice your brush strokes skills.
 
Using shades of ink and layers of washes, you are invited to enjoy exploring the beauty of painting this magnificent bird, together with a deeper understanding of its healing qualities and significance in Japanese art history.
 
NOTE: This is a working booklet style manual lesson. It is presented as a PDF file and is designed so that you can download, print and bind it as a working booklet to work with.  
 
CONTENT
Lessons included in this manual
 
 
Welcome Introduction
 
Your workspace
Tools and materials
Check list
 
 
Part I - Standing flacon
 
Falcons in Japanese art
painting feathers
How to paint a falcon
Soul meditation - Feathers
Standing falcon - Three compositions to practice
 
 
Part II - Falcon and pine
 
Pine in Japanese art
How to paint a branch
Four ways to paint pine needles
Soul meditation - Pine
Falcon and Pine - Composition
 
 
Part III - Flying falcon and pine
 
Painting falcon’s head and claws
How to paint a falcon in flight
Flying falcon - Two compositions to practice
Soul meditation- Falcon
Flying falcon and pine - Composition
 
 
Bonus material
 
Painting a pine tree - Notes and Composition
Falcon and pine paintings by 18th C. Japanese ink masters
Recommended sources for tools and materials