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Books & Painting Demo DVDs (12 new demos)

Books (see ordering information bellow the images)

	Painting Chinese Watercolors - Combine Classic Chinese Painting Principles with Western Watercolor Techniques This 2009 edition published by Metro Books, New York, N.Y, by arrangement with F+W Media, Inc. It combines Lian's first book Chinese Painting Techniques for Exquisite Watercolors, and second book Chinese Watercolor Painting Techniques - Painting Animals. Out of stock
	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. Available, see order detail bellow.
	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. Out of print. It is the 1st part of the book shown on the top.

	Chinese Painting Techniques for Exquisite Watercolors, published in November 2000 by North Light Books. Lian demonstrates both Chinese painting and watercolor painting techniques, and the integration between eastern and western arts. It has total 144 pages and 246 illustrations. The book was publish by North Light Books in United States and by David & Charles in England. This book is North Light's main selection book of January, 2001. Out of print. It is the 2nd part of the book shown on the top.
	Spirit of Life, Fifty-page book shows 56 Lian Zhen's painting dated from 1993 to 2003. Available, see order detail bellow.
Book ordering Information: Lian signs each book with his name and a small original painting of your choice of rooster, bird, peacock, flower, fish, dog, frog, or cat. The prices include the tax and shipping within in the US. For other countries' shipping cost, email lianzhen@yahoo.com for detail. 1 . Chinese Watercolor Techniques for Exquisite Flowers (hardcover, 127 pages) $30.00, add $8.00 to all other countries. 2 . Spirit of Life (paper back, 50 pages) $20.00, add $5.00 to all other countries. Pay with check (for US customers only): mail your check to Lian Zhen: 10300 W. Charleston Blvd., Ste 13-128, Las Vegas, NV 89135. Pay with Visa, Master and Americanexpress cards: email (lianzhen@yahoo.com) or call Lian Zhen (510-685-2654) to provide your card information (account number and expiration date. Pay with Paypal: from your Paypal account, click on Send Money button and then follow the instruction to make payment to Lian Zhen's Paypal account: lianzhen@yahoo.com. Indicate what you order and provide your mailing address. If you do not have a Paypal account, go to www.paypal.com and create one. This is one of the safe ways to pay one-line. Upon receiving your payment, your order shipped within in approximately two business days.

Painting demo DVDs (12 new sets with high video quality, see ordering information bellow the images)
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.
1. Koi & Goldfish (82 minutes)	2. Sea Turtles (120 minutes)

3. Grapes (85 minutes)	4. Peony & Hummingbird (97 minutes)

5. Figures (96 minutes)	6. Frogs in the Pond (98 minutes)

7. Elephants (80 minutes)	8. Snow Harmony (100 minutes)

9. Splash & Blow (6 objects painted with splashing and blowing techniques, 108 minutes)	10. Barn (90 minutes)

Chinese Painting Demos DVDs (each includes Chinese painting mounting demo): 1. Spontaneous Style: It shows steps-by-step of painting following subjects (110 minutes)




2. Half Spontaneous & Half Detail Style: (Angelfish in the Coral World 115 minutes)


DVD ordering information: The price for each DVD is $25.00 include tax. Add $1.50 to each DVD for shipping to US and Canada addresses. Other Countries' shipping prices are higher. Email lianzhen@yahoo.com for details. Pay with check (for US customers only): mail your check to Lian Zhen: 10300 W. Charleston Blvd., Ste 13-128, Las Vegas, NV 89135. Pay with Visa, Master and Americanexpress cards: email (to lianzhen@yahoo.com) or call Lian Zhen (510-685-2654) to provide your card information (account number and expiration date. Pay with Paypal: from your Paypal account, click on the Send Money button and then follow the instructionmake to make payment to Lian Zhen's Paypal account: lianzhen@yahoo.com. Indicate what you order and provide your mailing address. If you do not have a Paypal account, go to www.paypal.com and create one. This is one of the safe ways to pay one-line. Upon receiving your payment, your order shipped within in approximately two business days. Money back guarantee or exchange within 30 days of purchasing if the DVDs are not playable.