Sumi Painting: Landscape
Lois Yoshida
$730
Experience the serenity of expression through the techniques of sumi painting. Explore creative forms of self-expression using sumi (black ink) to interpret images as well as changes in color through tonal value. Approach to content will be taught using traditional tools, materials, and brush methods as visual elements are simplified using minimal brush strokes. Students will gain an insight into the secrets of this ancient eastern tradition of self-expression.
Required Supplies
- BRUSH “Super White Cloud” brush and/or Large Orchid Bamboo brush
- Super White Cloud: https://paragonart.com/shop/ols/products/super-white-cloud-prof-combina)on-brush
- Large Orchid Bamboo brush sources: Paragon Art; Oriental Art Supplies; Blue Heron Arts
- RICE PAPER Best Shuan (also referred to as Single Xuan; 2 rolls or 10 full size sheets) or Jin Pi (2 rolls or 10 full size sheets) or Yasutomo Sumi-e Sketch Paper (12”x18” pad of Kozo paper, not Hosho paper)
- Best Shuan (Single Xuan) sources: Paragon Art; Oriental Art Supplies; Blue Heron Arts
- Jin Pi: https://paragonart.com/shop/ols/products/jin-pi-super-professional-paper-roll
- Yasutomo Sumi-e Sketch Paper source: Artist & Craftsman; Dick Blick
- INK (sumi), liquid Note: Do not get the Yasutomo Sumi in the green bottle
- Sources: Artist & Craftsman; Dick Blick; Oriental Art Supplies; Blue Heron Arts
- FELT White or off white felt. Suggested size: at least 18” x 24”
- Sources: Oriental Art Supply; Blue Heron Arts; fabric stores
- PAPER WEIGHT Steel bars (1 or 2) or 2-3 rocks (low and flat) or, eg, dinner knife (1 or 2)
- Water containers 2, eg, 12-16 oz plastic containers with smooth edges
- Containers to hold ink 2, eg, small lids or other shallow container
- White saucer (to serve as a palette)
- Towel or rag (eg, size of a face towel)
