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Nov 02, 2026 Megan

Chinese Ink Rubbing

Ink rubbings are easy, apparently

Ink rubbings are easy, apparently

Tuschezeichnung auf Papier, A5, mit chinesischem Stempeldruck

Ink rubbings are easy, apparently  • V&A Blog
Ink rubbings are easy, apparently • V&A Blog

What Is Chinese Ink

dry brush, gouache and chinese ink. 2015

The Art of Ink Rubbings: Impressions of Chinese Culture

a person is doing something with ink on paper
a person is doing something with ink on paper
an ink drawing of a flower with swirls on it
an ink drawing of a flower with swirls on it

Chinese Ink Rubbing Technique

朱新建 Zhu Xinjian,高楼风雨

a black and white drawing of a seated man
a black and white drawing of a seated man
Detailed pen art that will leave you speechless
Detailed pen art that will leave you speechless

I’ve been creating a texture library to draw from when creating repeat patterns. I’ve scanned found items like fan coral, paper doilies and flower petals. But I’ve also made some textures with household items and a little imagination. I use black paint most often, because it allows for the highest contrast when scanning them. Can’t wait to use some of these in upcoming projects, and keeping my eyes peeled and mind open to anything else that sparks an idea! #surfacepatterndesign #texture #pri...

What Is Chinese Ink Made Of

Chinese Ink – Ch'ng Kiah Kiean

The Art of Ink Rubbings: Impressions of Chinese Culture
The Art of Ink Rubbings: Impressions of Chinese Culture
The Art of Ink Rubbings: Impressions of Chinese Culture
The Art of Ink Rubbings: Impressions of Chinese Culture
black and white ink painting on paper with chinese writing
black and white ink painting on paper with chinese writing
several different black and white paintings on a wooden table
several different black and white paintings on a wooden table
an ink drawing with chinese writing on it, including vases and trees in the background
an ink drawing with chinese writing on it, including vases and trees in the background
four black and white drawings are on top of each other
four black and white drawings are on top of each other
Chinese Ink – Ch'ng Kiah Kiean
Chinese Ink – Ch'ng Kiah Kiean
a black and white photo of a flower with chinese writing on the bottom right corner
a black and white photo of a flower with chinese writing on the bottom right corner

More shots

Ink rubbings are easy, apparently  • V&A Blog
Ink rubbings are easy, apparently • V&A Blog
a person is doing something with ink on paper
a person is doing something with ink on paper
an ink drawing of a flower with swirls on it
an ink drawing of a flower with swirls on it
a black and white drawing of a seated man
a black and white drawing of a seated man
Detailed pen art that will leave you speechless
Detailed pen art that will leave you speechless
The Art of Ink Rubbings: Impressions of Chinese Culture
The Art of Ink Rubbings: Impressions of Chinese Culture
The Art of Ink Rubbings: Impressions of Chinese Culture
The Art of Ink Rubbings: Impressions of Chinese Culture
black and white ink painting on paper with chinese writing
black and white ink painting on paper with chinese writing

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