Chen Ching-tsung (陳景聰), who has been making calligraphy brushes for more than 50 years, said he sees himself as a “a life-long warrior-artisan” and wants to attract young brush makers to preserve the ...

In a golden field, an illustrated lion stands on his hind legs with a comical look of befuddlement on his face, bathed in the warm glow of the sun. Accompanied by a flock of abstract birds and a ...

This ink-brush painting was created by Lui Shou-Kwan. [Photo/namoc.org] Beginning Friday, 51 ink-brush paintings by artist Lui Shou-Kwan (1919–1975) will be on display in Beijing at the National Art ...

HEFEI, Oct. 10 (Xinhua) -- Sifting through bags of goat hairs to select quality ones for the production of Chinese ink brushes can be tough and boring, but this is routine work for Zhang Wennian, 50, ...

The ink brush is an essential tool in Chinese calligraphy. Many famous artists even have brushes made exclusively for them. Brush-making skills are passed on through generations. So, how do you make a ...

An artisan shows one of the best writing brushes produced by the Shanlian Huzhou Ink Brush Factory (YANG YANG / CHINA DAILY) A short soft brush connected to a long hard handle, both vigorous and ...