The Simple Art of Sumi-E Mastering Japanese Ink Painting

by Ono, Takumasa

• ISBN13: 9781402720093
• ISBN10: 1402720092
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 2005-04-01
• Publisher: Sterling

Summary

Sumi-e is the ancient art of Japanese brush painting. These evocative paintings, also known as ink pictures, traditionally feature subjects from the natural world such as flowers and birds.

Author Biography

Takumasa Ono currently teaches and shows his work in major cross-cultural exchange programs between the West and Japan

Table of Contents

Introduction	p. 6
The History of Sumi-e	p. 8
Materials	p. 16
Paper-Washi	p. 18
Brushes-Fude	p. 20
Ink Sticks and Ink Stones-Sumi and Suzuri	p. 22
Preparing to Practice	p. 24
Techniques	p. 26
Mixing Ink	p. 28
Holding the Brush	p. 30
The Strokes: The Rhythm of the Line	p. 32
Creating Lines: The Soul of Ink	p. 40
Creating Flowers: Blossom	p. 46
Creating Flowers: The Iris	p. 48
Flower Subjects and Composition	p. 50
Creating Birds	p. 52
Bird Subjects and Composition	p. 54
Creating Animals	p. 56
Animal Subjects and Composition	p. 58
Creating Landscapes	p. 60
Landscape Composition	p. 62
Composition Images	p. 64
The Projects	p. 68
Greetings Cards	p. 70
Canvas Cushion of the Ocean	p. 74
Flower and Bamboo Tiles	p. 76
Falling-leaf Ceramics	p. 78
Framed Shiki-shi	p. 80
Fruits of the Vine Wine Label	p. 82
Chopstick Holders	p. 86
Scented Sachets	p. 92
Camellia Lampshade	p. 96
The Spirit of Nature: Open-air Sketching	p. 100
Bamboo Tablemat	p. 104
Kite of the Dragon Warrior	p. 106
Silken Iris Wrap	p. 110
Making a Bamboo Brush	p. 112
Making a Seal	p. 114
Mounting	p. 116
Inspirations	p. 118
Haiga: Wisdom of the Spirit	p. 120
100 Western Names	p. 124
Acknowledgments	p. 127
Index	p. 128
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