{"product_id":"dragonfly-on-a-lotus-gongbi-painting-workshop-with-victoria-0818","title":"Dragonfly on a Lotus Gongbi Painting Workshop with Victoria 0818","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGongbi Painting Workshop: Dragonfly on a Lotus Bud\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInstructor: Victoria Li\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDate: Tuesday, August 18, 2026\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTime: 9:00 AM – 12:30 PM\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e(PT)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFormat: Live, interactive Zoom session (recorded with lifetime access)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLevel: All levels welcome\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJoin us for a special session in our monthly Gongbi series as we explore the intricate world of insects. For the first time, Victoria will guide students through the delicate art of painting a dragonfly perched upon a budding lotus.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe dragonfly and lotus have long been cherished subjects in Chinese literati art and literature. This workshop will focus on the refined techniques of Gongbi (meticulous brushwork), honoring the tradition of masters like Qi Baishi, who famously balanced fine, detailed insect studies with a loose, expressive (Xieyi) natural environment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhether you are looking to master the precision of insect anatomy or learn the harmony of blending meticulous details with poetic surroundings, this class offers a unique opportunity to refine your brush control and artistic vision.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat you'll learn:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStep-by-step guidance on capturing the delicate structure of a dragonfly.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTechniques for layering washes to bring the lotus bud to life.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBalancing fine-line detail with balanced, atmospheric composition.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCalligraphic finishing: Complete your painting by writing the four-character poetic inscription 荷塘小憩 (\"A Brief Rest at the Lotus Pond\") and placing your personal seal to unify painting and calligraphy. Victoria will teach four optional calligraphy styles for this inscription — standard (楷书), walking (行书), running (草书), and clerical (隶书) — so you can choose the style that suits you.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo help you focus fully on brushwork and color during the live session, a printable letter-size template will be emailed to you the weekend before class.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eClass Materials\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVictoria is preparing a pre-class study with color codes; the \"Recommended supplies\" list above and any further handout work (step colors, symbolism notes, formatted layout) are on hold until that's ready.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSupplies List (not included in class fee):\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNone-absorbent Sized Xuan Paper:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eFor this workshop, you will need 2 pieces of 13.5\" x 9\" sized Xuan paper. 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