Painting Textbook: Drawing Blue and White Porcelain, Overglaze Porcelain, and Washi Dyeing with 50 Original Designs (Pottery Workshop Books)

This introductory book introduces the technique of "painting," a popular technique in pottery classes. From underglaze painting (blue and white), overglaze painting, and washi paper dyeing, the book explains everything from preparation to basic techniques and common mistakes, with plenty of photographs and detailed explanations.

This book is a compilation of the world of ceramic painting, which the author, a first-class craftsman and award-winning artist, has dedicated half his life to studying. Focusing on the act of painting, the book provides detailed explanations of everything from tools and materials to basic techniques and advanced techniques for advanced artists. Covering a wide range of topics, from underglaze painting using gothic to overglaze painting, this comprehensive book is a veritable textbook! Drawing on extensive teaching experience in painting classes, the book also thoroughly explains common stumbling blocks that students often encounter, making it ideal for improving your skills. Drawing on his training in Arita, Kutani, and Seto, the book is also unique in its clear explanation of the differences between materials from each production region. It also links to YouTube videos using QR codes, making it a groundbreaking book that generously showcases painting techniques that have previously been difficult to understand. It also comes with 50 original designs by the author, so you can start painting whenever you feel like it.

■Table of Contents Would you like to take flight into the world of Japanese painting?

Part 1 Basic Painting Knowledge What is painting? / Painting Materials and Tools

Part 2 Underglaze Painting Basic Flow of Underglaze Painting (Blue and White) / Blue and White Preparation / Basic Blue and White Techniques / Advanced Blue and White Techniques / Blue and White Glazes and Firing / Post-Firing Corrections / Corrections with Inglaze Paint

Part 3 Overglaze Painting Basic Flow of Overglaze Painting / Preparation for Overglaze Painting / Basic Overglaze Painting Techniques / Overglaze Firing / Cleaning Up Tools and Paints

Part 4 Painting Practice PROJECT 1 Blue and White Painting / PROJECT 2 Washi Dyeing / PROJECT 3 Overglaze Painting / PROJECT 4 Ink Rejection / PROJECT 5 Ink Rejection + Washi Dyeing / PROJECT 6 Ink Rejection + Washi Dyeing + Foam

Part 5 Design