Chinese Watercolor Techniques For Exquisite Flowers: publishing in Feb. 2009 by North Light Books. Through a number of step-by-step demonstrations, readers will learn how to paint flowers in a variety of techniques including Chinese Spontaneous style, Chinese Detail style and traditional Western watercolor style. In addition, the author provides creative twists to each style including printing with glass, wrinkling rice paper, using a glue resist, blowing color and painting on primed canvas. A concise chapter on composition will provide readers with everything they need to be successful by covering placement, balance, dynamic movement and focal points. The flowers portrayed in the book are favorites among watercolor painters and many are painted in two styles to provide a variety of options to readers.

This book is North Light's main feature book of February, 2009.

Chinese Watercolor Painting Techniques - Painting Animals, published in December 2004 by North Light Books. Lian's powerful art illustrates the limitless creative possibilities of Chinese and watercolor paintings. He combines his inspirational art with clear, practical instruction in easy-to-follow demonstrations. You are sure to discover nature's beauty in new ways as you uncover the secrets of Lian's art.

This book is North Light's main selection book of February, 2005.

This book is North Light's main selection book of January, 2001.

After its third edition, this book is out of print and not available.

Watercolor Painting Demos:

Each DVD shows painting the subjects step-by-step in details. It also includes explanations of the materials used and the composition methods. Images shown below are the actual demo paintings.