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Learn the engaging art of Japanese sumi painting, where simple sweeps of the brush capture the essence of nature.

The Japanese art tradition of Sumi-e uses brushes and ink washes to combine calligraphic lines with carefully thought out blank spaces. Traditionally focusing on flowers and plants, this mindful art form has roots in Zen Buddhism, striving to capture the essence and natural vitality of a subject, rather than creating a realistic representation.

In this beautifully illustrated step-by-step guide, master calligraphic artist Akemi Lucas describes the equipment, brush positioning, ink-mixing techniques and mindset needed to excel at this delightful art form. Ideal both for beginners and accomplished Sumi-e artists, the projects start with orchid, bamboo, chrysanthemum, and plum blossom known as ''The Four Gentlemen'' and increase in complexity through fruits and flowers to water, insects, and birds. Many of the later projects also include important ad

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      Publisher Bloomsbury
      Imprint Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
      Published 8/29/2024
      ISBN-13 9781789941630
      978-1789941630
      ISBN-10 1789941636
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      Description

      Book Synopsis

      Learn the engaging art of Japanese sumi painting, where simple sweeps of the brush capture the essence of nature.

      The Japanese art tradition of Sumi-e uses brushes and ink washes to combine calligraphic lines with carefully thought out blank spaces. Traditionally focusing on flowers and plants, this mindful art form has roots in Zen Buddhism, striving to capture the essence and natural vitality of a subject, rather than creating a realistic representation.

      In this beautifully illustrated step-by-step guide, master calligraphic artist Akemi Lucas describes the equipment, brush positioning, ink-mixing techniques and mindset needed to excel at this delightful art form. Ideal both for beginners and accomplished Sumi-e artists, the projects start with orchid, bamboo, chrysanthemum, and plum blossom known as ''The Four Gentlemen'' and increase in complexity through fruits and flowers to water, insects, and birds. Many of the later projects also include important ad

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