菊：凌霜飘逸，特立独行，不趋炎势，是为世外隐士。
Chrysanthemums “菊花 júhuā”, are one of the traditional ‘four gentlemen’ of Chinese painting, representing autumn. (The others are plum blossom, orchid and bamboo, representing winter, spring and summer.) This flower opens in late autumn and has rich pleasant smell. It is also described as ‘cold beauty’ in many Chinese classics.
To paint chrysanthemum, we would recommend you to use either Expert Flower and Bird Xuan Paper or Extra Fine Flower and Bird Xuan Paper. For professionals, we would recommend to use Inkston Perfect Series Xuan Papers. 🙂 You can also try handmade mulberry papers and these papers can have very unique artistic effects.
Examples
Young chinese artist 朱晓 Zhu Xiao is famous for her flower paintings.
Video
Mustard Seed Garden Video tutorial by Chinese artist Wu Peng 吴蓬, who was born in 1941 and currently researcher of Shanghai Calligraphy and Painting Institute. He is especially famous for calligraphy (Oracle) and flower paintings.
【芥子园画谱技法讲座】 22（二）兰竹梅菊（13 14）菊
Pictures
Related pictures from the Mustard Seed Garden book.
Materials
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Inkston 0200WsWl 精品兼毫 Extra-large Fine Jian Hao Combination Brush
Brush Hair Size: 1.4 * 6.2 cm. Brush Size: 32 * 1.8 * 1.8 cm. It is made Chinese brush craftsmen who have had over 40 years brush making experiences. It is perfect for cursive script and abstract, flower/ birds paintings. $25.41 (USD)
Brand: inkston
Maker: Xu Shi Chun
Materials: JianHao hair
Packaging: silk sleeve
Suitable for: 写意画 Freehand Painting, 花鸟画 Flower and Bird painting, 草书 CaoShu "grass" Cursive Script calligraphy
Brush Hair Size: 1.4 * 6.2 cmInkston 0200WsWl 精品兼毫 Extra-large Fine Jian Hao Combination Brush
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Inkston 0305WsWl 北海云雾 Beihai Yunwu “North lake mist” Extra-large 兼毫 Jian Hao Combination Brush
Brush Hair Size: 1.15 * 4.9 cm. Brush Size: 30.5 * 1.4 * 1.4 cm. It is made by the best Chinese brush craftsmen who have had over 40 years brush making experiences. It is perfect for cursive and semi-cursive script. It also has very great performance for abstract and flower & animal paintings.$15.72 (USD)
Brand: inkston
Maker: Xu Shi Chun
Materials: JianHao hair
Packaging: silk sleeve
Suitable for: 写意画 Freehand Painting, 花鸟画 Flower and Bird painting, 草书 CaoShu "grass" Cursive Script calligraphy, 行书 xíngshū semi-cursive script
Shipping size: 30.5 × 1.4 × 1.4 cm
Shipping weight: 50 gInkston 0305WsWl 北海云雾 Beihai Yunwu “North lake mist” Extra-large 兼毫 Jian Hao Combination Brush
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Inkston 0403Ws 北尾狼毫联笔 Beiwei LangHao Wolf brush
Brush Hair Size: 1 * 4.4 cm. Brush Size: 30.5 * 1.3 * 1.3 cm. It is made by the best Chinese brush craftsmen who have had over 40 years brush making experiences. It is perfect for cursive, semi-cursive, and regular script. It also has very great performance for abstract and flower & animal paintings.$26.20 (USD)
Brand: inkston
Maker: Xu Shi Chun
Materials: Weasel Hair, Wood
Packaging: silk sleeve
Suitable for: 写意画 Freehand Painting, 山水画 ShanShui Landscape Painting, 楷书 KaiShu Regular Script calligraphy, 花鸟画 Flower and Bird painting, 草书 CaoShu "grass" Cursive Script calligraphy, 行书 xíngshū semi-cursive script
Brush Hair Size: 1 * 4.4 cm
Shipping size: 30.5 × 1.3 × 1.3 cm
Shipping weight: 31.5 gInkston 0403Ws 北尾狼毫联笔 Beiwei LangHao Wolf brush
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Inkston 0601Ws 经典狼毫大 Large Classic Lang Hao Wolf Brush
Handmade Xuan brush from traditional workshop in Anhui – see our Xuan brush article and our brush buyers guide. It is perfect for regular script calligraphy style. Ideally use with Xuan Papers and Old Hu Kai Wen inksticks.$23.46 (USD)
Brand: inkston
Maker: Xu Shi Chun
Materials: Weasel Hair, Wood
Packaging: silk sleeve
Suitable for: 中楷 3-7 cm calligraphy, 大楷 3-9 cm calligraphy, 楷书 KaiShu Regular Script calligraphy, 花鸟画 Flower and Bird painting
Brush Hair Size: 2.8 * 0.7 cm
Product Size: 25 × 0.9 × 0.9 cmInkston 0601Ws 经典狼毫大 Large Classic Lang Hao Wolf Brush
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Inkston 0602Ws 经典狼毫中 Medium Classic Lang Hao Wolf Brush
Craftsman: Xu Shi Chun $22.30 (USD)
Brand: inkston
Maker: Xu Shi Chun
Materials: Weasel Hair, Wood
Packaging: silk sleeve
Recommend to: Advanced Level, Beginners, Medium Level, Professionals
Suitable for: 中楷 3-7 cm calligraphy, 山水画 ShanShui Landscape Painting, 工笔画 Gongbi Painting, 楷书 KaiShu Regular Script calligraphy, 花鸟画 Flower and Bird painting, 行书 xíngshū semi-cursive script
Brush Hair Size: 2.5 * 0.6 cm
Product Size: 24.5 × 0.8 × 0.8 cmInkston 0602Ws 经典狼毫中 Medium Classic Lang Hao Wolf Brush
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Inkston 0603Ws 经典狼毫小 Small Classic Lang Hao Wolf Brush
$20.56 (USD)
Brand: inkston
Maker: Xu Shi Chun
Materials: Weasel Hair, Wood
Packaging: silk sleeve
Recommend to: Advanced Level, Beginners, Medium Level, Professionals
Suitable for: 小楷 3 – 5 cm calligraphy, 工笔画 Gongbi Painting, 楷书 KaiShu Regular Script calligraphy, 花鸟画 Flower and Bird painting, 行书 xíngshū semi-cursive script
Brush Hair Size: 2.1 * 0.5 cm
Product Size: 24 × 0.65 × 0.65 cmInkston 0603Ws 经典狼毫小 Small Classic Lang Hao Wolf Brush
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Inkston 0801SW 豹狼毫 Bao Lang Hao Large Leopard Wolf Brush (Squirrel/Weasel)
Shaft: wood Hair: 50% Squirrel Hair, 50% Weasel Size of the Brush: 340 * 20 * 20 mm at widest part Suitable for: calligraphy 行草 （Xing Cao), especially Xing Cao of Dang Dynasty and Song Dynasty Recommend to: intermediate to advanced level students, semi-professional calligrapher$39.20 (USD)
Brand: inkston
Maker: Xu Shi Chun
Materials: Weasel Hair, Wood
Packaging: silk sleeve
Recommend to: Advanced Level, Medium Level, Professionals
Suitable for: Calligraphy, Shi Lu 石鲁 Landscape Painting Style, 山水画 ShanShui Landscape Painting, 楷书 KaiShu Regular Script calligraphy, 花鸟画 Flower and Bird painting, 草书 CaoShu "grass" Cursive Script calligraphy, 行书 xíngshū semi-cursive script
Brush Hair Size: 6 * 1.5 cm
Product Size: 34 × 2 × 2 cmInkston 0801SW 豹狼毫 Bao Lang Hao Large Leopard Wolf Brush (Squirrel/Weasel)
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Inkston 0901WsWl 古法大白云 GuFa Da BaiYun “Traditional White Cloud Large” 兼毫 Jian Hao Combination Brush
Special Feature: 60 – 65% weasel hair, 35 – 40% wool. The inside part is weasel hair; the outside part is wool.$23.01 (USD)
Brand: inkston
Maker: Xu Shi Chun
Materials: JianHao hair
Packaging: silk sleeve
Recommend to: Advanced Level, Beginners, Medium Level, Professionals
Suitable for: Calligraphy, 写意画 Freehand Painting, 楷书 KaiShu Regular Script calligraphy, 花鸟画 Flower and Bird painting, 草书 CaoShu "grass" Cursive Script calligraphy
Brush Hair Size: 4 * 0.9 cm
Product Size: 28 × 1.1 × 1.1 cm
Product Weight: 22.3
Shipping size: 35 × 3 × 3 cmInkston 0901WsWl 古法大白云 GuFa Da BaiYun “Traditional White Cloud Large” 兼毫 Jian Hao Combination Brush
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Inkston 0902WsWl 古法中白云 GuFa Zhong BaiYun “Traditional Small White Cloud Medium” 兼毫 Jian Hao Combination Brush
Special Feature: 60 – 65% weasel hair, 35 – 40% wool. The inside part is weasel hair; the outside part is wool.$20.79 (USD)
Brand: inkston
Maker: Xu Shi Chun
Materials: Bamboo, JianHao hair
Packaging: silk sleeve
Recommend to: Advanced Level, Beginners, Medium Level, Professionals
Suitable for: Calligraphy, 写意画 Freehand Painting, 楷书 KaiShu Regular Script calligraphy, 花鸟画 Flower and Bird painting, 草书 CaoShu "grass" Cursive Script calligraphy
Brush Hair Size: 3.6 * 0.8 cm
Product Size: 28 × 1 × 1 cm
Product Weight: 13
Shipping size: 35 × 2 × 2 cmInkston 0902WsWl 古法中白云 GuFa Zhong BaiYun “Traditional Small White Cloud Medium” 兼毫 Jian Hao Combination Brush
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Inkston 0903Ws 花枝俏 “Flower Brush” Extra Fine Detail LangHao Wolf brush
Shaft: bamboo Hair: 100% weasel Suitable for: Chinese Gongbihua Painting (to draw narrow lines), or very small calligraphy. Recommend to: students, semi-professional, professional It is handmade with pure weasel hair. The size is very suitable for drawing narrow lines, and Gong Bi paintings. It is made with a very expereinced brush workshop in China. ASIN: B01N7EVPK6 ASIN: B071KSQDM6 $8.28 (USD)
Brand: inkston
Maker: Xu Shi Chun
Materials: Bamboo, Weasel Hair
Packaging: silk sleeve
Recommend to: Advanced Level, Medium Level, Professionals
Suitable for: 1 – 1.5 cm diameter calligraphy, 工笔画 Gongbi Painting, 花鸟画 Flower and Bird painting
Brush Hair Size: 0.35 * 1.9 cm
Product Size: 24.5 × 0.7 × 0.7 cm
Product Weight: 5.2
Shipping size: 27.5 × 5 × 0.7 cmInkston 0903Ws 花枝俏 “Flower Brush” Extra Fine Detail LangHao Wolf brush
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Inkston 0903WsWl 古法小白云 GuFa Xiao BaiYun “Traditional White Cloud Small” 兼毫 Jian Hao Combination Brush
Special Feature: 60 – 65% weasel hair, 35 – 40% wool. The inside part is weasel hair; the outside part is wool. $18.36 (USD)
Brand: inkston
Maker: Xu Shi Chun
Materials: Bamboo, JianHao hair
Packaging: silk sleeve
Recommend to: Advanced Level, Beginners, Medium Level, Professionals
Suitable for: Calligraphy, Chinese Painting, 写意画 Freehand Painting, 楷书 KaiShu Regular Script calligraphy, 花鸟画 Flower and Bird painting, 草书 CaoShu "grass" Cursive Script calligraphy
Brush Hair Size: 3.3 * 0.7 cm
Product Size: 26.2 × 0.9 × 0.9 cm
Product Weight: 16
Shipping size: 26.5 × 3 × 2 cmInkston 0903WsWl 古法小白云 GuFa Xiao BaiYun “Traditional White Cloud Small” 兼毫 Jian Hao Combination Brush
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INKSTON Expert Flower/ Bird Xuan Paper
INKSTON Expert Flower/ Bird 45 Xuan paper contains 33-38% Pteroceltis Tatarinowii tree bark, it is untreated/unsized (raw/uncooked in Chinese) and has a tiny portion of added calcium, which makes the paper very sensitive to express different kinds of inks. Therefore, the paper is specially suitable for paintings of flowers and birds. To make the Expert grade Xuan paper the fibres are steamed/boiled…$16.52 – $120.70
Brand: inkston
Maker: Inkston
Materials: 棉料 Mian Liao
Recommend to: Advanced Level, Beginners, Medium Level, Professionals
Suitable for: 花鸟画 Flower and Bird paintingINKSTON Expert Flower/ Bird Xuan Paper
$16.52 – $120.70 Choose
Books
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Chieh Tzu Yuan Manual of the Mustard Seed Garden 芥子园画传 Set of 4 Volumes
Price is for the set of 4 books.$52.88
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Shipping size: 98 × 68.6 × 11.8 cmChieh Tzu Yuan Manual of the Mustard Seed Garden 芥子园画传 Set of 4 Volumes
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Chieh Tzu Yuan Manual of the Mustard Seed Garden 芥子园画传 single book
Price is for 1 book from the set.$11.04 – $15.40
Brand: inkstonChieh Tzu Yuan Manual of the Mustard Seed Garden 芥子园画传 single book
$11.04 – $15.40 Choose