Ning demonstrates how to paint Peony, the floral representative of good fortune and material well-being.

Watch and learn how his dynamic use of multiple reds brings the "King" of all flowers to life, step-by-step.

Ning shares photo studies, examples of his finished pieces, film of China and detailed lectures to inform the student of the spiritual nature of each subject and the materials and techniques used to render them. He provides stroke-by-stroke instruction in a friendly conversational style that makes brush painting "a piece of cake".