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A Beginner's Guide to Sumi-E: Learn Japanese Ink Painting from a Modern Master (Online Video Tutorials)

A Beginner's Guide to Sumi-E: Learn Japanese Ink Painting from a Modern Master (Online Video Tutorials)

Paperback

Japanese ArtPainting InstructionTypography & Calligraphy

Publisher Price: $21.99

ISBN10: 4805316306
ISBN13: 9784805316306
Publisher: Tuttle Publishing
Published: Oct 12 2021
Pages: 184
Weight: 1.52
Height: 0.60 Width: 8.40 Depth: 10.90
Language: English
This practical guide is perfect for those looking to try this ancient art form for the first time!

In this book, Japanese master artist Shozo Koike reveals the simple secrets of Sumi-e, offering step-by-step instructions with clear photographs and online video tutorials showing you how to paint 18 traditional subjects.

Sumi-e is the meditative Japanese form of ink painting taught by Zen Buddhist monks to encourage mindfulness and an awareness of our surroundings. It uses only ink, water, a brush and paper to capture natural objects and landscapes in a vivid, spontaneous fashion.

Koike begins with the basics--what to buy and how to prepare the ink in a traditional inkstone. Next, he shows you how to practice the 11 basic brushstrokes used for all Sumi-e paintings.

The 19 traditional subjects taught in this book include:

  • Flowers like orchids, chrysanthemums, camellias, roses and peonies
  • Plants and fruits including bamboo, eggplants, grapes and chestnuts
  • Animal figures including small birds, butterflies, chicks, crabs and goldfish

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