Sumi-e: The Mindful Art of Japanese Ink Painting - Couverture souple

Lucas, Akemi

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 1789941636 ISBN 13 : 9781789941630

Editeur : Herbert Press, 2024

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 advice on background washes and other advanced techniques that will add sophistication to your work.

Prepare your ink, clear your mind, and create natural wonderlands using simple sweeps of the brush.

A propos du livre

À propos de l'auteur

Akemi Lucas is a Japanese calligraphy master and sumi painter. When she qualified as a calligraphy master at the age of 24, her master gave her the name 'Koshu' (Red Autumn). Her distinctive calligraphy and painting style unites the ancient and the modern, celebrating eastern and western influences. She teaches calligraphy and sumi painting, has released popular sumi courses with Domestika, and has exhibited her work internationally.

À propos de la quatrième de couverture

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

Sumi-e is a Japanese art that exclusively uses brushes and ink washes to combine calligraphic lines and blank space in subtle drawings and paintings. Traditionally focusing on flowers and plants, this is a mindful art form with roots in Zen Buddhism, where the focus is on capturing the essence and natural vitality of the 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 techniques, and mindset you will need to create seamless, sweeping strokes of the brush in black and coloured inks. Ideal for beginners and accomplished sumi-e artists, the projects start with orchid, bamboo, chrysanthemum, and plum blossom, also known as the ‘four gentlemen’, and increase in complexity through fruits and flowers, to water, insects, and birds.

Clear your mind, immerse yourself in the moment, and create natural wonderlands in ink with simple sweeps of your brush.

Table of Contents
Introduction: Listen to the sound of your brush
Suibokuga: History, tools, materials and basic practice
Shikunshi: Orchid - bamboo- chrysanthemum - plum blossom
Bokusaiga: Magnolia - sunflower - persimmon - crocus - poppy - cherry - rose - wisteria - peony - cosmos/dragonfly - tulips/butterfly - grapes/sparrows
Bokashi and Shironuki: Sunset maple - moonlit cherry - moonlit azalea - sunset spider lily - koi fish - lotus in pond - hydrangea in rain - camellia in snow
Finishing touches
Supporting the Paper
Maintenance and Tips
Resources
Glossary
Sample Sheets for Atari
Quick Visual Reference

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Herbert Press
• Date d'édition: 2024
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 1789941636
• ISBN 13: 9781789941630
• Reliure: Broché
• Numéro d'édition: 1
• Nombre de pages: 176
• Coordonnées du fabricant: Van Ditmar Boeken, VDB Sales; sales@vanditmar.nl; ; Hondiuslaan 44; Utrecht; 3528 AB; Pays-Bas