Sumi-e (Japanese for “ink picture”) captures the spirit of the rock, flower, bird or landscape in bold strokes. Beginners can start mastering this ancient art with an inspiring guide that introduces the essential materials, techniques and brushwork, and a range of projects. Recreate the Orchid, Bamboo, Plum Blossom, and Chrysanthemum—sumi-e’s four foundations.
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Create exquisite ink paintings that capture the essence and spirit of your subject, rather than exactly what you see. Sumi-e is is a painting technique, a feeling, and a philosophy that's a very personal form of self-expression. Every stroke shows, and there's no correcting or erasing. Think about your subject. What is its essential nature? What does it mean to you? Once you're connected to it, you'll see how to interpret it in brush and ink. Your work will be a joyful, creative experience.
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The best of many western books on this subject,
By w.f.macdonald (halifax, nova scotia Canada) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Japanese Ink Painting: Beginner's Guide to Sumi-E (Paperback)
I have been teaching and practicing this artform (Chinese Brush Painting) for about 5 years and have found this among the very best of the available books on the subject. Ms. Frame takes us through the basics, with descriptions of the materials and brushstrokes that one can actually follow and put into practice -all the time keeping true to the tradition. She then takes us beyond the basics with lovely projects incorporating colour along with the ink. I would highly recommend this book along with Ning Yeh's instruction books and videos for anyone seriously interested in learning the techniques of this beautiful artform.
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Japanese Ink Painting,
By Mary E. Rodning (Semmes, AL USA) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Japanese Ink Painting: Beginner's Guide to Sumi-E (Paperback)
I have done ink brush painting for over 20 years in Japan, China and now in Alabama. Japanese Ink Painting is a clear, beautifully illustrated approach for all experienced or new to the art. It is a valuable resource to everyne who desires to utilize a brush with ink, watercolor, or any medium and be sucessful with it.
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i like this book so much when i borrow it from the library i had to buy it although i am cheap and could not afford it.
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