Sumi-e
Sumi-e

Author: Shozo Sato

Publisher: Tuttle Publishing

Published: 2014-11-11

Total Pages: 201

ISBN-13: 1462916287

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In this Japanese ink painting book renowned Japanese master Shozo Sato offers his own personal teaching on the beautiful art of sumi-e painting. Sumi-e: The Art of Japanese Ink Painting provides step-by-step, photo-by-photo instructions to guide learners in the correct form, motions and techniques of Japanese sumi-e painting. Featuring gorgeous images and practical advice, it includes guided instructions for 35 different paintings. From waterfalls to bamboo, learners paint their way to understanding sumi-e--a style of painting that is characteristically Asian and has been practiced for well over 1,000 years. Although it's sometimes confused with calligraphy, as the tools used are the same, sumi-e instead tries to capture the essence of an object or scene in the fewest possible strokes. This all-in-one resource also provides a timeline of brush painting history, a glossary of terms, a guide to sources and an index--making it a tool to use and treasure, for amateurs and professionals alike. This sumi-e introduction is ideal for anyone with a love of Japanese art or the desire to learn to paint in a classic Asian style.

Japanese Ink Painting
Japanese Ink Painting

Author: Naomi Okamoto

Publisher: Sterling Publishing Company, Inc.

Published: 1996

Total Pages: 102

ISBN-13: 9780806908335

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A guide to Japanese ink painting provides information on techniques and materials needed, along with step-by-step exercises.

Mindful Artist: Sumi-e Painting
Mindful Artist: Sumi-e Painting

Author: Virginia Lloyd-Davies

Publisher: Walter Foster Publishing

Published: 2019-12-03

Total Pages: 131

ISBN-13: 1633228126

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Mindful Artist: Sumi-e Painting teaches you to create your own beautiful, Japanese-inspired ink wash paintings while cultivating a mindful approach to making art. Centuries ago, Buddhist monks used black ink and brushes to practice mindfulness and create gorgeously harmonious works of art called "sumi-e paintings." The popularity of sumi-e, or ink wash painting, continues to this day. Mindfulness remains an essential element of sumi-e painting, allowing artists to focus on their surroundings, live in the moment, and feel present—thereby reducing their stress. Walter Foster’s new Mindful Artist series encourages you to enjoy working in your favorite media to create art from a reflective point of view—an inspiring, relaxing experience that emphasizes the creative process, rather than the end result. These books are designed to help you move past creative obstacles, like a perfectionist attitude toward making art or self-defeating concerns about your personal talent and abilities. These guides will not only help you stay mindful throughout the process, but also to find personal meaning in the artwork you create. Mindful Artist: Sumi-e Painting opens with an introduction explaining the links between mindfulness and sumi-e and how they enhance one another. Sections on “The Four Treasures,” as the tools needed for sumi-e painting are called; brushstrokes and painting techniques; and “The Four Gentlemen,” or the most common subjects in sumi-e painting, ensure that you have a solid background before getting started on the simple, approachable step-by-step painting projects. Throughout the book you can find stunning full-page artwork, tips for remaining mindful while you work, creative prompts and exercises, inspirational ideas, and suggestions on how to add color to black ink pieces. Learn to practice mindfulness while you master the popular art of ink wash painting with this inspiring and supportive guide.

Sumi-e
Sumi-e

Author: Shingo Syoko

Publisher: Chronicle Books

Published: 2002

Total Pages: 106

ISBN-13: 9780811834384

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Chinese Brush Painting
Chinese Brush Painting

Author: Ning Yeh

Publisher:

Published: 2022-08

Total Pages:

ISBN-13: 9780961830588

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A second addition, also known as Ning Yeh's "Gold Edition" updates his original guide of step-by-step instructions for Chinese Brush Painting.

Simple Art of Sumi-E
Simple Art of Sumi-E

Author: Takumasa Ono

Publisher: Cico

Published: 2004-10

Total Pages: 128

ISBN-13: 9781904991076

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As a master of sumi-e, Ono's experience as a teacher of this delicate Oriental art reveals the spiritual side of sumi-e as well as offering 15 achievable projects that cover traditional brush painting. Simple to learn & with elegant results available, even for beginners, sumi-e allows you to create beautiful paintings.

The Sumi-e Dream Book
The Sumi-e Dream Book

Author: Yolanda Mayhall

Publisher:

Published: 2003

Total Pages: 140

ISBN-13:

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Sumi-e is the classic painting style of Japan, and its graceful simplicity is admired around the world. A natural follow-up to the best-sellingThe Sumi-e Book,The Sumi-e Dream Bookdemonstrates how to take the classic brushstrokes of sumi-e to a new level of painting, where creativity is inspired by deeply felt memories and spiritual expression. First, sumi-e artist Yolanda Mayhall provides a brief history and explains the philosophy behind this classic Japanese painting style. She highlights its many masters, one of them her ancient mentor the master brush painter, woodblock, and dream journey artist Hokosai. Next, she reviews the classic materials and the basic brushstrokes of sumi-e known as the Four Gentlemen: Bamboo, Wild Orchid, Chrysanthemum, and Plum Branch, along with their variations. Finally, Mayhall puts it all together to demonstrate the sumi-e art of dream journey painting. Readers will learn a variety of creative and exciting techniques for using color to add a delightful dimension to the sumi-e image as well as discover exciting techniques for visually capturing important life memories and spiritual reflections in a painting. • Written by the author of the best-sellingThe Sumi-e Book • Taps into the growing number of artists interested in Eastern art forms and spiritual awareness

A Beginner's Guide to Sumi-e
A Beginner's Guide to Sumi-e

Author: Shozo Koike

Publisher: Tuttle Publishing

Published: 2021-10-12

Total Pages: 189

ISBN-13: 1462922783

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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 19 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 Koike also explains the philosophy of Sumi-e, which emerges from the use of negative white space to enhance the painted forms. Readers will enter into a world not just of black and white, but of infinite shades of gray which are capable of evoking all the sensations of color using these techniques.

Art and Technique of Sumi-e Japanese Ink Painting
Art and Technique of Sumi-e Japanese Ink Painting

Author: Kay Morrissey Thompson

Publisher: Tuttle Publishing

Published: 2012-10-30

Total Pages: 217

ISBN-13: 146290856X

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Explore the ancient technique of Japanese ink painting. The art of sumi-e, which means "ink picture," combines calligraphy and ink-painting to produce brush painting compositions of rare beauty. This beauty is paradoxical--ancient but modern, simple but sophisticated, bold but subdued--no doubt reflecting the art's spiritual basis in Zen Buddhism. At the same time, sumi-e painting is firmly rooted in the natural world, its various techniques serving as the painter's language for describing the wonders of nature. Buddhist priests brought the ink stick and the bamboo-handled brush to Japan from China in the sixth century, and over the past fourteen centuries, Japan has developed a rich heritage of ink-painting. Today the artistry of sumi-e can be admired in books, reproductions, and museums, but the techniques of the art have been much less accessible. As a result, little information has been available to the inquisitive Western artist attracted to Japanese sumi-e. This book, designed to help remedy that deficiency, is the product of the author's study with her teacher, Ukai Uchiyama, master calligraphist and artist. It contains extensive explanations of technique as well as detailed painting instructions and diagrams.