Sumi-e
Herbert Press Ltd (Verlag)
978-1-78994-163-0 (ISBN)
The Japanese art tradition of Sumi-e uses brushes and ink washes to combine calligraphic lines with carefully thought out blank spaces. Traditionally focusing on flowers and plants, this mindful art form has roots in Zen Buddhism, striving to capture the essence and natural vitality of a subject, rather than creating a realistic representation.
In this beautifully illustrated step-by-step guide, master calligraphic artist Akemi Lucas describes the equipment, brush positioning, ink-mixing techniques and mindset needed to excel at this delightful art form. Ideal both for beginners and accomplished Sumi-e artists, the projects start with orchid, bamboo, chrysanthemum, and plum blossom – known as ‘The Four Gentlemen’ – and increase in complexity through fruits and flowers to water, insects, and birds. Many of the later projects also include important advice on background washes and other advanced techniques that will add sophistication to your work.
Prepare your ink, clear your mind, and create natural wonderlands using simple sweeps of the brush.
Akemi Lucas is a Japanese calligraphy master and sumi painter based in the UK. When she qualified as a calligraphy master at the age of 24, her master gave her the name ‘Koshu’ (Red Autumn). Her distinctive calligraphy and painting style unites the ancient and the modern, celebrating eastern and western influences. She teaches calligraphy and sumi painting, has released popular sumi courses with Domestika, and has exhibited her work internationally.
Introduction: Listen to the sound of your brush
Suibokuga: History, tools, materials and basic practice
Shikunshi: Orchid – bamboo– chrysanthemum – plum blossom
Bokusaiga: Magnolia – sunflower – persimmon – crocus – poppy – cherry – rose – wisteria – peony – cosmos/dragonfly – tulips/butterfly – grapes/sparrows
Bokashi and Shironuki: Sunset maple – moonlit cherry – moonlit azalea – sunset spider lily – koi fish – lotus in pond – hydrangea in rain – camellia in snow
Finishing touches
Supporting the Paper
Maintenance and Tips
Resources
Glossary
Sample Sheets for Atari
Quick Visual Reference
| Erscheinungsdatum | 22.08.2024 |
|---|---|
| Zusatzinfo | Fully illustrated |
| Verlagsort | London |
| Sprache | englisch |
| Maße | 189 x 246 mm |
| Themenwelt | Kunst / Musik / Theater ► Malerei / Plastik |
| Sachbuch/Ratgeber ► Freizeit / Hobby ► Malen / Zeichnen | |
| ISBN-10 | 1-78994-163-6 / 1789941636 |
| ISBN-13 | 978-1-78994-163-0 / 9781789941630 |
| Zustand | Neuware |
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