Sumi Painting: Landscape

Sumi Painting: Landscape

Lois Yoshida $630
April 9 - June 11
W
1:30 PM - 4:30 PM
Gage SLU
All Levels
Instruction Medium: Sumi (Ink)

Experience the flowing techniques of sumi painting while exploring creative forms of self-expression during the study of landscape subjects. Sumi painting techniques including changes in color through tonal variation and traditional materials will be used to interpret a variety of subjects. Students will learn to simplify visual elements by using minimal brush strokes and will be encouraged to express their individual interpretation of these subjects.
 

Required Supplies

  1. BRUSH
    1. “Super White Cloud” brush https://paragonart.com/shop/ols/products/super-white-cloud-prof-combination-brush
    2. Amazon: http://tinyurl.com/4zydebkw
  2. RICE PAPER
    1. Best Shuan (2 rolls) or Jin Pi (2 rolls) or Yasutomo Sumi-e Sketch Paper (recommend pad of Kozo paper, not Hosho paper)
    2. Not acceptable: Practice calligraphy paper (“hanshi”; white sheets 9.5”x13”)
    3. Best Shuan: https://paragonart.com/shop/ols/products/best-shuan-xuan-paper-roll-10-sh-roll
    4. Jin Pi: https://paragonart.com/shop/ols/products/jin-pi-super-professional-paper-roll
    5. Yasutomo Sumi-e Sketch Paper: https://artistcraftsman.com/yasutomo-sumi-paper-48-sheet-pad-12x18/  OR: https://www.dickblick.com/items/yasutomo-japanese-sketch-paper-pad-12-18-x-18-18-50-sheets/
  3. INK (sumi), liquid
    1. https://paragonart.com/shop/ols/products/liquid-prof-ink-yide-ge-250-ml
    2. https://artistcraftsman.com/yasutomo-sumi-ink-non-toxic/
    3. https://www.dickblick.com/products/yasutomo-liquid-sumi-ink/
    4. Amazon: http://tinyurl.com/mrxx7azc
  4.  FELT
    1. White or off white felt Suggested size 18” x 24 o 24” x 36 Fabric store for synthetic/polyester felt is fine
    2. https://orientalartsupply.com/products/felt?_pos=1&_sid=d9bc3b3e6&_ss=r
    3. https://orientalartsupply.com/products/wool-felt?_pos=2&_sid=d9bc3b3e6&_ss=r
    4. https://orientalartsupply.com/products/poly-wool-blend-felt?_pos=3&_sid=d9bc3b3e6&_ss=r
    5. https://www.blueheronarts.com/100-Pure-Natural-Wool-Felt-Shitajiki-Pad-L-47x32-p-422.ht
  5. PAPER WEIGHT
    1. Steel bars (1 or 2) or 2-3 rocks (low and flat) or dinner knife (1 or 2
    2. https://paragonart.com/shop/ols/products/steel-paper-weight
  6. Sumi watercolors: Pan or tube
    1. https://www.dickblick.com/items/yasutomo-sumi-e-watercolor-set-traditional-colors-set-of-12-colors-pans/
    2. http://tinyurl.com/34mz99yw
    3. https://artistcraftsman.com/yasutomo-traditional-chinese-watercolor-set-12-pieces/
    4. http://tinyurl.com/2xcm4yet
  7. Water containers: 2 or 3, eg, 12-16 oz plastic containers with smooth edge
  8.  Containers to hold ink 2, eg, lids or other small, shallow containers
  9. White saucer To serve as a palette
  10. Towel or rag Small
  11. Mounting supplies: Will discuss during Class
 
Lois Yoshida

Lois Yoshida

Lois Yoshida received her BS degrees in Microbiology and Medical Technology from the University of Washington. She...

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