
Sumi-e, The Art of Japanese Ink Painting
Kaoru Hirose
I am a Japanese artist and certified teacher of Sumi-e, Japanese ink painting. Would you like to enjoy Sumi-e through my artworks, online classes, face-to-face courses, intensive workshops in universities and art schools, in Barcelona or other cities? Welcome!
Give the gift of art! Gift voucher - Sumi-e course
- Would you like to give someone a course as a gift? Choose the date(s) of the course you would like to give from this page. If you don’t know the dates, you can put the expiry date of 6 months on the voucher. Now contact me for payment processing.
- I will send you the voucher as the image in PDF format with the size of the postcard (10x15cm). You can use the PDF as it is or you can print it, it looks very nice! If you want I can put the name of the person who receives the voucher.
What do they think about us?
Ana Martinez17 Junio 2025 El Taller de Pintura Japonesa Sumi-e que nos dió Kaoru Hirose el pasado dia 31 de mayo en Bilbao-Getxo, fue una delicia en todos los sentidos, por la belleza de este tipo de pintura tan peculiar, por el manejo de los materiales, lo sorprendente de ver lo que tú misma consigues hacer en tan sólo un primer contacto, por la profesionalidad conocimiento y encanto de Kaoru, que sabe transmitirlo e hizo que el tiempo se pasara volando, con ganas de ampliar,de repetir y seguir practicando este arte tan bello. Una gozada. Gracias! Cristina Escudero6 Junio 2025 Karoshu enseña de una forma delicada como es ella y lo es el Sumi e Acompaña en el gesto para que este se incorpore a tu memoria y a tu mano Ha sido una experiencia enriquecedora Gracias!!!! Cristina Loriz Lopez7 Abril 2025 Me gusta la pintura sumi-e y me decidí a intentar practicarla. Kaoru nos enseña los trazos y la gama de blancos, grises y negro con distintas figuras, paciencia y entusiasmo, estoy muy contenta. Pintar son momentos de concentración y calma. Elvira sanchez2 Abril 2025 Me ha gustado mucho participar en el curso de Sumi-e. Yo no conocia esta técnica ni tenia experiencia en pintura y ha sido una muy buena experiencia. La profesora explica muy bien, paso a paso, y te ayuda siempre para mejorar. Cruz RG1 Abril 2025 Kaoru es una profesora estupenda, hace que resulte fácil pintar cosas complicadas y que siempre consigas resultados bonitos. Repetiré sin duda. genoveva bosch lopez1 Abril 2025 Moltes gràcies Kaoru per les teves classes, ha estat genial estar amb tu tot aquest temps!!!!! Ree Gillett12 Febrero 2025 Kaoru nos ha explicado con mucha claridad cómo pintar el bambú, el cerezo, la cascada y la carpa. Me ha encantado poder aprender nuevas técnicas. Ma Jose Hernández4 Febrero 2025 Un taller muy bonito, bien explicada la técnica y con un excelente ambiente Xavier Martinez21 Enero 2025 Impecable maestra y profesora, cuida el detalle y te acompaña en el aprendizaje de este arte milenario.
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Kaoru Hirose
08001, Barcelona, Barcelona
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