Sumi-e and Beyond
Instructor: Jennifer Kane, jenn_kane@hotmail.com
Online via ZOOM
Sumi-e ink painting is a zen practice of capturing the essence of an object or scene with simple beauty and elegance. You will learn traditional sumi-e ink brushwork techniques, then use them to create a contemporary work of art. Ceramicists who use brushwork on their pottery may also enjoy this class. The instructor was influenced by Shozo Sato throughout her BFA and MFA at University of Illinois, learning at the Japan House arts and culture center and building costumes for Shozo’s Kabuki theatre productions.
Supporting materials (optional):
Suggested materials:
- Etsy Writing Brush Chinese Calligraphy Brush Set Kanji Japanese Sumi Painting Drawing Brushes Set+Roll-up Bamboo Brush Holder
- Or, a few sumi brushes of your choosing
- Yasutomo Japanese Sketch Paper Pad 12 1/8”x18 1/8” (the ink will go through this paper, so you will also need a felt mat to keep the ink in place)
- Piece of white felt, paper pad size or larger, to serve as a felt mat for the paper
- Bottle of liquid sumi ink, such as Yasutomo, Black KY6 Sumi Ink, 6 oz
- Small glass jars and a multi compartment ceramic palette, for mixing different dilutions of ink
$140 (members) $170 (non-members)