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.
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Sumi-e workshop: learn Japanese ink painting in an in-person session
An in-person Sumi-e workshop allows you to learn Japanese ink painting by seeing directly how the brush is prepared, how pressure changes during each stroke, and how ink, water and paper interact. It is not simply a matter of sitting down and copying an image. In a Sumi-e session, simple movements and elements are practised
How to use the art of Sumi-e to improve concentration
An in-person Sumi-e workshop allows you to learn Japanese ink painting by seeing first-hand how the brush is prepared, how pressure changes during each stroke, and how ink, water and paper interact. It is not simply a matter of sitting down and copying an image. In a Sumi-e session, simple movements and individual elements are
Classic Sumi-e motifs and what you learn from each one
Classic Sumi-e motifs are not practised simply because they are part of the tradition. Each one offers a different learning experience: some help you control brush pressure, while others allow you to work on fluidity, rhythm, texture or composition. Bamboo, orchid, plum blossom and chrysanthemum are four of the best-known traditional motifs. Other common subjects
How to establish a Sumi-e practice routine at home
Creating a Sumi-e practice routine at home does not mean painting for hours every day. To make progress, it is more useful to establish short sessions, know what you want to work on in each one, and maintain some consistency throughout the week. A simple routine can be organised as follows: Choose 3 or 4
Kaoru Hirose
08001, Barcelona, Barcelona
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