All the components needed to get started on the gracious art of Chinese brush painting come together in this beautifully packaged gift set designed to introduce a fascinating painting technique to novice and experienced artists. Very popular among new-age/Eastern art enthusiasts, Chinese brush painting is more inviting and easier to learn than ever, thanks to this lucid instructional with its see-through cover that displays all essential materials: a folder containing sheets of fine-quality Chinese paper; a brush and basic array of watercolor paints; an ink-stone and inkstick; and a water bowl. The book's masterclass lessons include bright, eye-catching projects that guide readers, step-by-step, through basic skills to more advanced techniques.