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!
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What to Learn First in Sumi-e Before Creating Complex Compositions
To start practicing Sumi-e, we don’t need to try to create a complete work from day one. Before working on complex compositions, it’s best to learn—in this order—how to prepare the materials, hold and move the brush, control the ratio of ink to water, make basic strokes, observe simple shapes, and combine a few elements
Composition in Sumi-e: How to Balance Negative Space, Ink, and Movement
Composition in Sumi-e involves arranging the brushstrokes, the intensities of the ink, and the empty spaces so that all elements of the painting maintain a balanced relationship. It is not about filling the paper or arranging the forms symmetrically, but rather about deciding what should appear, where it should appear, and which areas should be
How to paint flowers in Sumi-e: basic strokes and composition
Painting flowers in Sumi-e is one of the most beautiful ways to get started in Japanese ink painting. A flower may seem like a delicate and simple subject, but in reality it requires observation, brush control, sensitivity to the ink, and the ability to simplify. In Sumi-e, we do not seek to represent every petal
How to practise Sumi-e at home without getting frustrated
Practising Sumi-e at home may seem straightforward at first: ink, a brush, paper and a few quiet minutes. However, many people become frustrated when they discover that a seemingly simple stroke requires control, breathing, practice and patience. Sumi-e isn’t about creating a perfect painting from day one. This Japanese ink painting technique is based on
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