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Introduction to Sumi-e Painting

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Overview

Connect with Japanese zen philosophy and let your energy flow through expressive ink brush strokes
  • Introduction
  • Theory of Sumi Painting and Materials
  • Basic Techniques
  • Shikunshi
  • Details and After Care
  • Final project
Step into a journey of self-discovery through the ancient art of Sumi-e painting. Japanese artist Koshu guides you through this ancestral art form using ink brush strokes and a meditative practice to create deeply expressive artwork.

Discover a thousand-year-old practice that is both a form of expression and a way of setting the mind. Delve into the history of Sumi-e painting and its intrinsic connection to nature and Zen philosophy. Explore the brushstroke techniques to create all four Shikunshi: an orchid, bamboo, a chrysanthemum, and a plum blossom.

Syllabus

  • About Me
  • Influences
  • What Will We Do in This Course?
  • What Is Sumi Painting?
  • What is Shikunshi?
  • Materials and How to Set Up for Sumi Painting
  • How to Choose Paper and Ink
  • Ink Density
  • Basic Techniques
  • Basic Ink Effects
  • Basic Brush Practice Movements for Orchid 1
  • Basic Brush Practice Movements for Orchid 2
  • Basic Brush Practice Movement for Bamboo 1
  • Basic Brush Practice Movement for Bamboo 2
  • Basic Brush Practice Movement for Chrysanthemum 1
  • Basic Brush Practice Movement for Chrysanthemum 2
  • Basic Brush Practice Movement for Plum Blossom 1
  • Basic Brush Practice Movement for Plum Blossom 2
  • Basic Brush Practice Movement for Plum Blossom 3
  • Basic Brush Practice Movement for Plum Blossom 4
  • Basic Brush Practice Movement for Plum Blossom 5
  • How to Include the Moonlight
  • How to Prepare Your Artwork for Framing
  • Introduction to Sumi-e Painting

Taught by

KOSHU

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