Introduction to Sumi-e Painting
Ink Density
A course by user4441882 surname4441882 , Artist and Teacher
Joined October 2020
Connect with Japanese zen philosophy and let your energy flow through expressive ink brush strokes
Joined October 2020
About the video: Ink Density
Overview
“In this lesson, I would like to introduce you to the different types of ink density. ”
In this video lesson user4441882 surname4441882 addresses the topic: Ink Density , which is part of the Domestika online course: Introduction to Sumi-e Painting. Connect with Japanese zen philosophy and let your energy flow through expressive ink brush strokes.
Partial transcription of the video
“Ink Density In this lesson I'd like to introduce the different types of ink density. In front of me on this table, I have water, an inkwell, ink, brush, paper, and three small plates. I have already created the thick ink here and I want to show the four different tones of ink. You can control the quantity of water to add onto the thick ink and then create different ink tones. First, I would like to show the thickest ink called nouboku. Nouboku means dark. Now, I'd like to show the chuboku, middle colour ink. I pour the water first, then add the thick ink to create the middle colour ink. Now...”
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Course summary for: Introduction to Sumi-e Painting
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Category
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Areas
Drawing, Fine Arts, Ink Illustration, Painting, Traditional illustration
A course by user4441882 surname4441882
Koshu is an artist with a deep connection to the Zen philosophy related to Japanese calligraphy and Sumi-e painting. She became a qualified calligraphy teacher at 24 and had her own calligraphy school with over 250 students until she relocated to the UK. She continues to share her passion with others through workshops and courses across the country.
Koshu creates commissions for a wide range of international clients. Her latest work can be seen on labels for KokoroGin, the 2019 Rugby World Cup, and in advertising campaigns related to the 2020 Tokyo Olympic games.
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