Phantom Play: A Treasury of Supernatural and Fantasy Art by Guo ZikaiStar Ratings: ★A Douban sensation with a score of 9.1 out of 10! More than a hundred brand-new paintings re-imagine Chinese folklore: eerie, exquisite, and utterly breathtaking—every reader ends up using the same word: gorgeous. ★ The artist painted the official posters for the animated hit Big Fish & Begonia and Chen Kaige’s fantasy epic Legend of the Demon Cat. His work is featured in 100 Chinese Illustrators: A Curated Collection, has appeared in Japan’s prestigious Quarterly S, and has been shown in solo and group exhibitions from Tokyo’s GAF festival to Paris and London. ★ With nothing but watercolor, he summons demons, spirits, gods, and ghosts. Twisted forms, moody palettes, and plots that chill on second glance give classic Chinese tales a second life on paper. Fans have dubbed the book “an illustrated Strange Tales from a Chinese Studio” and crowned the artist “China’s Arch-demon Immortal.” ★ Color schemes borrow their punch from Qing-d dynasty famille-rose porcelain and Taohuawu woodblock prints, saturating every page in rich, vintage hues. |
Ink Like Ocean: The Art of Zhang YuStar Ratings: ★ Dangdang 5-star rated book! Douban has a high rating of 9.3 out of 10! ★ Stunning Chinese style illustrator and artist Zhang Yu's personal art collection! The book includes over 120 high-quality ink paintings from the past 10 years, named after traditional Chinese five colors and divided into chapters. ★ Use the technique of copying and printing to achieve a high degree of restoration to the original painting. ★ Add ultra clear enlarged partial pages to fully experience the beauty of details in the original manuscript. ★ There is also a huge pull tab nearly 1 meter wide, which is bound with book lock thread and leaves a lasting impression. |
Modern Watercolor Techniques: Vividly Recreate Marine Creatures from Eastern ClassicsStar Ratings: ★ Highly recommended by Zhang Chenliang (a.k.a. "Wuxiaoliang") — Deputy Editor-in-Chief of "China National Geographic"’s youth edition "Nature History", Director of China National Geographic’s New Media Center, and renowned science communicator! ★ 14 Marine Species: The illustrator meticulously selected 14 common marine creatures from Chinese and Japanese waters (including cowrie shells, abalone, paper nautilus, mussels, hermit crabs, snapping shrimp, squid, swimming crabs, cuttlefish, mantis shrimp, gobies, octopus, seahorses, and hawksbill turtles). ★ Realistic Watercolor Techniques: Step-by-step tutorials guide beginners in painting 17 marine creatures, featuring delicate and vibrant artistry with rich techniques—perfect for watercolor enthusiasts and detail lovers! ★ Fun Science Facts: The book blends ancient records of marine life from historical texts with modern marine biology knowledge, offering both artistic and educational value. |
Capturing the Spirit of Flowers: Chinese Expressive Watercolor TechniquesStar Ratings: ★A Beginner-Friendly Guide to Ancient-Style Watercolor Flowers! Step-by-step foundational knowledge and core guidance on freehand painting make it easy for anyone to start learning. ★Nature-Inspired Beauty: This book showcases the elegance of flowers through a unique blend of traditional Chinese freehand watercolor techniques. It combines the essence of both Chinese painting and watercolor art, using lines as the primary means of expression and watercolor to capture the spirit of flowers. ★Ideal for Enthusiasts and Academia: Suitable not only for watercolor and traditional Chinese painting enthusiasts but also as a valuable learning resource for college students in fine arts and design programs. *A harmonious fusion of Western art and traditional Chinese culture, this book presents exquisite ancient-style illustrations using watercolor as the medium. It embodies the grandeur and artistic conception of traditional Chinese painting while retaining the characteristics of watercolor art. |
The Gemini Girls’ Gallery: A Retro Watercolor Guide to Two Kinds of GirlsStar Ratings: ❤ Sweet Girl vs. Dark Girl: two complete looks, taught from the ground up. ❤ Tools, tricks, full demos, and gallery pages—zero experience required. ❤ Three-in-one: Basics + Sweet + Dark. Jump to the style you love. ❤ Bonus: 48 downloadable line drawings and two sheets of stickers tucked inside. |
Tales of Porati: The Whimsical Artbook of Little GrassStar Ratings: ★ Welcome to Porati City—a hidden corner of Earth where magic still hums. Illustrator Little Grass opens the gate to her soft, healing world. ★ First-ever solo collection from the beloved anime-style artist Little Grass. |
Journey to the West: Monster MapStar Ratings: "Journey to the West" is a "strange and wonderful novel" that "tells the story of the joys, sorrows, and sorrows of monsters that are close to human emotions". The source summary, classic paragraphs, and different stages of the monsters in the original manuscript are all worth reading and pondering. Kang Feng is skilled in creating meticulous portraits. This creation incorporates many clever ideas, with a slight blending of light ink, maximizing the preservation of his brushwork charm. |
Minimalist Illustration Tutorial: One Stroke, One DrawingStar Ratings: ★ The traditional Chinese copyright of the work has been sold! ★ Learn to draw from scratch with just a pen and a piece of paper. Just simple, not childish. A truly zero foundation minimalist hand drawn introductory tutorial book! ★ Minimalist illustration is an art of "subtraction", based on black and white lines, subtracting unnecessary elements to create simple healing illustrations, from colorful to monochrome, from complex to simple. ★ The book comes with a QR code for a painting explanation video, which can be obtained by scanning the code. Step by step, stage by stage, comprehensively master minimalist illustration from theory and practice, and appreciate excellent cases simultaneously! ★ The book covers hand drawing techniques and various themes (including animals, plants, characters, and scenes), and also includes a large amount of copying materials for reference, helping beginners lay a solid foundation. |
Classical Watercolor Techniques: Illustrating Birds from the ClassicStar Ratings: ★ Where Poetry Takes Flight: Features 17 classic avian motifs, blending romantic poetry with watercolor-pencil techniques to create a guide that celebrates both literary depth and artistic beauty. ★ Five-Step Method Made Easy: The signature "Avian Watercolor Five-Step Method" breaks down complex subjects into approachable stages—perfect for beginners seeking classical elegance. ★ Multidimensional Learning: Each bird pairs with: Excerpts from Verses of Chu (China's earliest romantic poetry) Ornithological notes Step-by-step illustrations — delivering literary, scientific, and artistic enrichment in one. This series includes 3 titles: "Illustrating Flora from the Classic" "Illustrating Birds from the Classic" "Illustrating Blossoms from the Classic" |
Classical Watercolor Techniques: Illustrating Flora from the ClassicStar Ratings: ★ Where Literature Meets Art: Features 21 classical plants, blending ancient poetry with watercolor techniques to create a culturally rich painting guide. ★ Easy "Five-Step Method": The author's signature approach breaks down classical botanical painting into clear, learnable stages. Even beginners can quickly grasp the essence of this classical style of watercolor painting. ★ Practical Craft Extensions: Beyond painting, includes tutorials for bookmarks, stationery, and painted fans, bringing art into daily life for lovers of classical aesthetics. This series includes 3 titles: "Illustrating Flora from the Classic" "Illustrating Birds from the Classic" "Illustrating Blossoms from the Classic" |
Watercolor Codebook: Painting FruitsStar Ratings: ★ Beginner-Friendly Approach: Clear step-by-step breakdowns with minimal instructions let even novices quickly create charming artworks and experience the joy of accomplishment. ★ 40 Fruits Through Every Stage: Features 40 common fruits like apples and strawberries, demonstrating their development from blossom to ripeness. Each spread pairs step-by-step guidance (left page) with finished artwork (right page) — master fruit painting techniques effortlessly. ★ Visually Soothing Experience: Compact palm-sized format with delicate illustrations and intuitive spread layouts creates an immersive learning journey. More than just a tutorial, it's a therapeutic tool suitable for art lovers of all ages. This series includes 4 titles: "Painting Leaves" "Painting Flowers" "Painting Fruits" "Painting Seeds" |
New Realism Watercolor Techniques: Sacred PlantsStar Ratings: 14 plant studies × 5 fundamental techniques × 2 tutorial videos × Bonus: "Sanmiao Jun's Watercolor Handbook" ★The author is well-known for his superb painting skills: His painting replicas have been presented as national gifts to the embassies of Georgia and Egypt. He has over 30,000 followers on Douban and over 55,000 followers on Weibo. ★ Features 14 botanicals from Western literary classics, blending poetry with painting—where science meets art! ★ Professional skill-building: Covers 5 core watercolor methods with step-by-step demonstrations, from material selection to detail rendering, helping intermediate artists break through plateaus. ★ Premium resources: Includes "Sanmiao Jun's Watercolor Handbook" + 2 full painting videos for integrated learning. |
Alice’s Culinary Palette: A Recipe Book in WatercolorStar Ratings: ★ A cross - disciplinary feast of art and gastronomy: Unveiling the private recipes of masters such as Picasso and Hemingway, this book brings classic French cuisine to life through watercolor. It offers readers the unique opportunity to master both painting and cooking skills in one volume, fulfilling the dual fantasies of art enthusiasts and food lovers alike. ★ Famous and popular online items are all included: From "Benedict Egg" to "Spinach Soufflé", this book covers a wide range of eye - catching dishes such as bouncy lobster and savory desserts. Detailed watercolor techniques are provided to guide beginners in painting appetizing food. ★ Classic Reproduction+Creative Practice: Based on the legendary 1954 recipe "Alice's Recipe", the illustrator personally reproduces the recipe and records the entire painting process, accompanied by operation diagrams and DIY experience, creating an immersive experience that is readable, paintable, and culinary. |