Introduction 　 Theoretical Thinking 　 Integrative Art 　 Stories 　 Exotic Artists 　 　 Chinese Gongbi 　 Chinese Xieyi 　 Gongbi & Xieyi 　 Chinese Mogu 　 Chinese Baimiao 　 Ink 　 Gouaches Pen Drawing 　   Flowers and Birds 　   Landscapes 　   Portrait 　 Flower and Bird 　 Landscape 　 Portrait 　 2024 　 2023 　 2022 　 2021 　 2020 　 2019 　 2018 　 2017 　 2016 　 2015 　 2014 　 2013 　 2012 　 2011 　 2010 　 2009 　 2008 　 2007 　 2006 　 2005 　 2004 　 2003	[<<] [<] [>] [>>] Title: My Sketch from Nature- 104: Shirley's 64th Assignment in Chinese National Academy of Arts -April 18- 19, 2012 Artist: Shirley Zhang Size: 41.00cm x 31cm ( 20.05inches x 16.14inches) Pen on Sketchbook Completed Time: April 19, 2012 Remarks: This is my 12nd sketch from nature since April 7 and I painted in the garden of the peach blossoms near the school in Beijing April 18 to 19. As soon as I came back Beijing, I asked my tutor - Mr. Lu Wenqing to check my assignments that I did in Shenzhen and on the first day I came back Beijing. With a big smile, Mr. Lu said I did a "Very good " job. Then he not only pointed out the problems in my works, but also, he taught me how to change a sketch to be a creative art works. Also, he especially asked me to pay more attention to the structure of every flower and also to see how the leaves to grow up from the branches and all of the details... According to his directions, I went to the garden of the peach blossoms 3 times for over 6 hours and completed this sketch. My classmates told me that I should add another branches on the left to make the painting more balance. How do you think of this sketch? Do you enjoy it? If you have any questions, comments or suggestions, welcome to write to shirley@ebridge.cn or shirleyz004@yahoo.com ,you can also publish your opinions on Message Board . :-) --Shirley Zhang April 28, 2011