Introduction to Sumi-e Painting
Basic Brush Practice Movements for Orchid 1
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: Basic Brush Practice Movements for Orchid 1
Overview
“In this lesson, I will introduce the first step of the shikunshi, the orchid. The orchid represents Spring with a faint scent and elegance. I’ll show you the basic brush movements, which requires you to use the whole body and soul. I’ll also explain the techniques for pressure control when applying the basic ink effects. Let's begin.”
In this video lesson user4441882 surname4441882 addresses the topic: Basic Brush Practice Movements for Orchid 1, 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
“Basic Brush Movement Practice for Orchid In this lesson I would like to introduce the first step of Shikunshi orchid. The orchid represents spring in season with faint scent and elegance. I will show you the basic brush movement, which requires using all of your body and soul. And I will explain the pressure control for the ink effect. Here I have a paper, it's gasen paper, which I like. And three plates, one is for thinner ink and the other one is for middle ink, chuboku and tanboku. And a bigger brush and a smaller brush. And I have here the thickest ink, nouboku, as well. And a water jar...”
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Course summary for: Introduction to Sumi-e Painting
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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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