India Ink Illustration with Japanese Influence
A course by user1626276 surname1626276 , Visual artist and illustrator
Joined October 2019
Explore the possibilities of India ink through techniques inspired by Sumi-e, from the first lines to the finishing touches
Explore the possibilities of India ink through techniques inspired by Sumi-e, from the first lines to the finishing touches
Joined October 2019
Illustrating with India ink is more than a creative medium of expression, it is a style that develops into a dialogue with other ancestral techniques and cultures. Award-winning artist and illustrator Mika Takahashi uses this technique, inspired by traditional Japanese methods such as Sumi-e and Shodo, to give life to truly expressive pieces.
In this course, Mika will guide you through the entire process to create a composition in India ink from start to finish, exploring all the potential this material has to offer. You will also learn how to paint with precision, create contrasts, light effects, and shadows to convey emotion through this ancient technique.
What will you learn in this online course?
14 lessons & 25 downloads
- 98% positive reviews (289)
- 6,453 students
- 14 lessons (1h 1m)
- 25 additional resources (11 files)
- Online and at your own pace
- Available on the app
- Audio: Portuguese
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- Level: Beginner
- Unlimited access forever
What is this course's project?
Create an India ink painting with Japanese influence using memories, dreams, photos, or literature.
Projects by course students
Who is this online course for?
For those interested in learning India ink techniques or for artists and illustrators looking for a new means of artistic expression.
Requirements and materials
Previous knowledge in illustrating with India ink is not necessary, just an eagerness to draw.
As for materials, you will need different types of paper (rice, cotton, bristol, and newspaper), ink (Sumi-e, ink bar, liquid ink, and gouache), Sumi-e or watercolor paintbrushes, a container, a cloth or paper towels, a pencil, an eraser, a scanner, and a computer with Adobe Photoshop for the final edits.
Reviews
A course by user1626276 surname1626276
Mika started her career working on animation production series, as well as illustrating books for editorials and magazines such as Biruta, Rocco, Melhoramentos, Lote 42, and V&R. In recent years, she has collaborated with independent publications such as A Samurai 1 and 2 by Mylle Silva, 312 Fast Comics Vol 2 by Felipe Cagno, and Selva Gráfica by Joel Lobo.
Her editorial work includes illustrations for comic book covers such as Um cara que caiu do Céu (e não conhecia a vida), Selva Gráfica Vol 2, and Realezas Urbanas. She has held various collective exhibitions such as Contínua (Clube dos Criadores) and Donas da Rua (ONU and Mauricio de Sousa), as well as individual exhibitions like Peças de um Quebra-Cabeças in the Galeria Hipotética. Her published books include Ink Stories and Além dos Trilhos.
Content
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U1
Wetting feet in ink
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Hello! Nice to meet you!
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Influences
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What will we do in the course?
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U2
Learning to swim
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Influences on the choice of a theme
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Materials
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Line exercises
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Stain exercises
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U3
Diving
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Composition
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Final drawing
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First spots
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Contrast
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Lines and fills
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U4
Returning to the surface
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Manual editing
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Digital Edition
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FP
Final project
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Nanjing with Japanese influence
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Domestika's courses are online classes that provide you with the tools and skills you need to complete a specific project. Every step of the project combines video lessons with complementary instructional material, so you can learn by doing. Domestika's courses also allow you to share your own projects with the teacher and with other students, creating a dynamic course community.
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Excellent course.
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The course is very interesting and teaches the use of paint creatively
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Great!
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I love this course so much, working with ink is wonderful.
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Very interesting course with simple exercises to put into practice immediately. Advised!
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