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Learn The 1,200-Year-Old Art of Chinese Ink Painting
Your first painting in under 2 hours, even if you're a complete beginner.
Imagine if you could:
create one-of-a-kind ink paintings using an ancient Chinese technique that produces pieces so beautiful they look like they belong in a gallery.
transform blank xuan paper into timeless ink art that you can frame, hang on your wall, or gift to someone you love.
have a calming, meditative creative hobby that takes you offline and into a world of brushstrokes, ink, and quiet focus.
make handmade pieces that cost under $5 in materials but look like they came from a Chinese scroll shop.
You might be thinking this is extremely hard.
A 1,200-year-old Chinese ink painting tradition? It sounds like something only trained artists or calligraphers can pull off.
But what if I told you that you don't need artistic talent, expensive equipment, or any prior experience?
Here's what most people don't realize.
The most beautiful ink paintings come from the simplest strokes.
A loaded brush, a breath, and a single stroke across xuan paper. $30 of materials. That's all it takes to create something breathtaking.
As long as the brush is held right and the ink is mixed correctly, the paper reveals its own beauty.
You load the brush. You breathe. You stroke. And suddenly, you're holding a piece of art.
"Will my ink painting look as stunning as yours, even if I'm not artistic?"
Yes.
You're not sketching or mimicking. The technique creates the image. You just hold the brush, breathe, and stroke.
If you can sign your name, you can do this.
This course teaches you the three things that matter:
how you hold the brush, how much ink you load, and how you control the stroke.
Anyone can learn Chinese ink painting.
→ Even if you've never held a brush. A clear step-by-step method that works with basic materials and zero experience.
→ Even if you think Chinese ink painting is too complex. It's not. You just never had the right teacher.
→ Even if every craft you've tried ended in frustration. Ink painting is forgiving by nature. Even "mistakes" become part of the painting's character.
→ Even if you don't consider yourself "artistic." A brush, an ink stick, some paper, and a little patience. That's it.
The Philosophy Behind the Practice
Chinese ink painting carries four principles that quietly change how you see creativity, beauty, and yourself.
The first of Xie He's Six Principles, written 1,500 years ago: a painting has to carry life, not likeness. Get the breath of it right and nobody counts the petals.
You're not copying what you see. You write the idea of it in a few strokes and let the paper finish the sentence. This is the freehand style you'll be learning.
The bare paper isn't empty. It's mist, water, distance, air. Half of your painting is the half you never touch.
Past what a painting shows is the world it puts you inside. That feeling is the real subject. It's also why two people paint the same bamboo and only one of them makes you stop.
My name is Aiko.
15+ years practicing and teaching Chinese ink painting. From traditional bamboo studies to modern abstract ink work. From postcards to hanging scrolls to full gallery pieces.
Over 200 original ink paintings created. Taught 500+ students in workshops across three countries to paint their first piece from scratch.
I picked up ink painting feeling burned out and creatively empty. Within a week I was painting on every scrap of paper in my house. That obsession never left. I just learned to channel it.
Introducing: The Chinese Ink
Masterclass
水墨畫 ・ From blank paper to living art.
2+ hours of step-by-step videos across 15+ lessons
✦ What's Inside ✦
The Four Treasures of the Study (Materials & Setup)
- ✦ The $30 shopping list with exact product links: brush, ink, xuan paper, inkstone. Everything you need for your first 10+ paintings
- ✦ The best brushes for beginners and why a single mid-size brush is your secret weapon
- ✦ Ink stick vs bottled Yidege ink: which one to start with, and how to grind your own for a deep, consistent tone
- ✦ How to set up your painting station at any desk or kitchen table in 10 minutes
Brush & Ink Fundamentals (Techniques & Effects)
- ✦ How to hold and load the brush, the three things that decide whether a stroke lives or dies
- ✦ The three ink tones (deep, medium, pale) and why your painting comes alive when you layer them
- ✦ Wet vs dry brush: how to control the depth and richness of your blacks
- ✦ Ink effects: bleeds, gradations and liubai, plus how to read a composition so you can design your own
The Four Gentlemen (Sijunzi)
- ✦ Plum blossom (winter): the dotting technique that teaches spontaneity and life
- ✦ Orchid (spring): the flowing brushstrokes that teach elegance and graceful line
- ✦ Bamboo (summer): the foundational strokes that teach rhythm, strength, and restraint
- ✦ Chrysanthemum (autumn): the layered petals that teach form and composition
Animals in Ink (Shrimp, Panda, Crane, Horse)
- ✦ Shrimp and goldfish: the translucent bodies Qi Baishi made famous, painted with a loaded brush and one confident pull
- ✦ Panda and crane: how two ink tones and a handful of strokes read instantly as fur, beak, and feather
- ✦ Koi and horse: movement. Xu Beihong's galloping horses in a few strokes, and koi that still look like they're swimming
- ✦ The dragon: your graduation piece. Cloud, scale, and claw, built entirely from strokes you already know
Shanshui (Mountain-Water Landscape)
- ✦ Mountains and stone: the foundational strokes that give your landscape weight and distance
- ✦ Water, mist, and sky: how ink dilution and left-white space bring movement and atmosphere
- ✦ Pine trees and bamboo groves: layering strokes to suggest entire forests with a few marks
- ✦ The three distances (san yuan): the classical composition rule behind every great shanshui scroll
You've seen what's inside. Five modules. A complete system for learning, creating, and mastering Chinese ink painting at home.
The full price for this course is $97.
You're not going to pay that today. And the reason is simple.
More than 500 students have already learned to paint with this course. Reading their emails and seeing their paintings is still my favorite part of the week, and I want more people to get there.
So for now, the price is dramatically lower. You get the full course, every bonus, and lifetime access for less than half the full price.
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Get access to the full course. Get your materials. Learn the brushstrokes. Create your first ink painting. Watch your skills grow with every new painting.
If you don't love it, email hello@chineseinkclass.com within 90 days for a full refund. Within 24 hours. No questions asked.
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The Paper Guide: Which Papers Produce The Best Results
- ✦ Raw xuan (shengxuan), sized xuan (shuxuan), maobian practice paper, and mulberry paper compared side by side with the same stroke so you see exactly how each one takes the ink
- ✦ Where to source the best papers for under $5 a pack, online and locally
- ✦ How to prep each paper type so the ink sits evenly and the strokes come through crisp
- ✦ The best paper for each technique so you always get the strongest, most vivid result
The Brush Care & Restoration Guide
- ✦ How to properly wash and rinse your brushes after every session so ink never dries deep in the bristles
- ✦ How to reshape the tip after use so it keeps that needle-sharp point for years
- ✦ Correct drying and storage (what most beginners get wrong and how it ruins a brush in weeks)
- ✦ How to revive a brush that's been splayed, stiffened, or neglected
The Seal & Signature Guide
- ✦ How to design your personal seal with your name, artist initials, or chosen Chinese characters
- ✦ Where to order a quality hand-carved seal for under $20, plus how zhuanke (seal carving) works if you ever want to cut your own
- ✦ Traditional seal placement and the meaning behind each position on the painting
- ✦ How to sign and stamp your work so it looks authentic, intentional, and collector-grade
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Brushstroke Library: 15 Traditional Chinese Ink Subjects
- ✦ 15 subjects ranked by difficulty so you start with the ones you can nail on your first try
- ✦ Step-by-step stroke diagrams for each subject so you never have to guess
- ✦ Photos of each subject at different ink intensities so you know what to expect
- ✦ 5 advanced multi-stroke compositions that combine brushwork, tone, and negative space
Students Usually Ask
None at all. This course is built for complete beginners, including people who've never held a Chinese brush. Module 1 starts with the Four Treasures (brush, ink, paper, inkstone) and Module 2 walks you through your very first strokes step by step.
Under $30 total. A beginner Chinese brush set ($10 to $15), an ink stick and small inkstone ($8 to $12), and a pad of xuan paper ($5 to $10). The course includes a complete shopping guide with links. You do NOT need expensive specialty supplies.
Yes. Module 1 walks you through exactly which materials to start with based on the subjects you want to paint first. It also includes a shopping guide with specific links so you know exactly where to buy everything and what to avoid.
Everything you need costs under $30. A basic starter kit includes: a Chinese brush, an ink stick (or bottled Yidege ink), a small inkstone or felt mat, xuan paper, and water. Module 1 covers exactly what to buy and where, using the Four Treasures of the Study as the framework.
Absolutely. All you need is a desk or kitchen table, a small mat, and a cup of water. No studio, no workshop, no special equipment. Most of our students paint at their kitchen table. You can even do it on a lap desk.
Yes. The materials used in this course are available worldwide through online retailers. Chinese brush sets ship internationally, and most other supplies (ink sticks, xuan paper, inkstones) are available anywhere. The course covers alternatives for hard-to-find items.
Your first ink painting takes about 30 minutes to 1 hour from setup to finished. Grinding ink and loading the brush takes 10 to 15 minutes, painting takes 10 to 20 minutes, and drying plus signing takes another 5 to 10 minutes. It's one of the most rewarding creative hobbies for the time invested.
Your very first painting will have that signature ink-painting look. That happens in under an hour. The beauty comes from the brush technique, not years of practice. The initial "wow" moment is immediate. Every painting after that just gets more refined.
Chinese ink painting is fundamentally different from realistic drawing. The images are created by a handful of practiced brushstrokes, not by detailed sketching. If you can sign your name, you can create stunning ink paintings. The technique does the artistry for you.
The course covers every common mistake so you can fix almost any issue on your next painting. But honestly, even an imperfect ink painting looks beautiful. That's the magic of this art form. Each painting is unique. And with paper costing a few cents a sheet, a learning experience is never a disaster.
90-day money-back guarantee. Try the entire course. Get your materials. Paint your first piece. If you don't love it, email us within 90 days and we'll refund you in full. No questions asked. No hoops.
Instant access to our private course platform. All video lessons and downloadable PDFs organized by module. Watch on any device: phone, tablet, or computer. Lifetime access, so go at your own pace. There's no schedule and no expiration.
Yes. Payments are processed through Stripe, the same secure payment platform used by millions of businesses worldwide (including Amazon, Google, and Shopify). We never see your card details.
No. Traditional Chinese pine-soot ink is non-toxic and has been used safely for over a thousand years. It can temporarily stain your hands gray, but it washes off easily with soap and water. The course recommends a small mat under your work to keep things clean, but even direct skin contact is completely harmless. There are no harsh chemicals involved.
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