Oct 15, 2009 · Introductory sumi-e lesson for student review. https://www.karenkurkajensen.com/Greetings to all my students viewing this video! I hope this video will help...

The real sumi-e. The Japanese term “sumi” means “black ink”, “e” means “painting”. It indicates one of the art forms in which subjects are painted with black ink in all possible gradations ranging pure black to the lightest shades achievable by dissolving ink in water.

Aug 9, 2019 · Many Western students of Japanese sumi-e painting have never seen a living bamboo plant, much less bamboo growing in groves! But using only three strokes, it is a relatively easy subject for beginners to sumi-e.

Jun 9, 2010 · Chinese brush demonstration showing a simple bamboo painting with 'flying swallow' leaf formation in black ink. Find more mini-lessons, videos and paintings ...

New classes - Not too soon to think about Sumi-e online classes - the next session starts January 12, 2021 and runs for 9 weeks: https://www.theartleague.org/shop/sum......more. Basic how to...

Kazu Shimura's sumi-e video tutorial for bamboo.

The classic subjects form the foundation of Sumi-e paintings are called the FOUR GENTLEMEN: Bamboo, Orchid, Plum, Chrysanthemum. An integral part of the composition is the red seal, which is the artist’s signature.

Sep 22, 2023 · Sumi-e means "black ink painting" in Japanese. One of the most traditional and easily recognizable examples of sumi-e is the traditional bamboo painting. In this video, artist Karen Elaine demonstrates the classical art of sumi-e with a demonstration of the traditional bamboo painting.

The pictures drawn by Sumi (black ink) are generally called ‘Suiboku-ga’ or ‘Sumi-e’ in Japan. It is said that ‘Sumi-e is the most popular way of saying overseas. Sumi-e basically uses only black ink but sometimes uses a little bit of other pigments as well.

Dec 10, 2014 · Students will learn 4 traditional Sumi-e or Chinese brush stroke techniques: pulling, pressure, side & smooshing. Learn & use the Four Treasures of Chinese Brush Painting: Ink, slate, brush, and paper to create a Chinese brush painting. Students will learn about painting bamboo, with an emphasis on the shape of the leaves and the stem.