Introduction to Sumi-e Painting

Connect with Japanese zen philosophy and let your energy flow through expressive ink brush strokes

• Introduction
• Theory of Sumi Painting and Materials
• Basic Techniques
• Shikunshi
• Details and After Care
• Final project

Step into a journey of self-discovery through the ancient art of Sumi-e painting. Japanese artist Koshu guides you through this ancestral art form using ink brush strokes and a meditative practice to create deeply expressive artwork.

Discover a thousand-year-old practice that is both a form of expression and a way of setting the mind. Delve into the history of Sumi-e painting and its intrinsic connection to nature and Zen philosophy. Explore the brushstroke techniques to create all four Shikunshi: an orchid, bamboo, a chrysanthemum, and a plum blossom.

• About Me
• Influences
• What Will We Do in This Course?
• What Is Sumi Painting?
• What is Shikunshi?
• Materials and How to Set Up for Sumi Painting
• How to Choose Paper and Ink
• Ink Density
• Basic Techniques
• Basic Ink Effects
• Basic Brush Practice Movements for Orchid 1
• Basic Brush Practice Movements for Orchid 2
• Basic Brush Practice Movement for Bamboo 1
• Basic Brush Practice Movement for Bamboo 2
• Basic Brush Practice Movement for Chrysanthemum 1
• Basic Brush Practice Movement for Chrysanthemum 2
• Basic Brush Practice Movement for Plum Blossom 1
• Basic Brush Practice Movement for Plum Blossom 2
• Basic Brush Practice Movement for Plum Blossom 3
• Basic Brush Practice Movement for Plum Blossom 4
• Basic Brush Practice Movement for Plum Blossom 5
• How to Include the Moonlight
• How to Prepare Your Artwork for Framing
• Introduction to Sumi-e Painting