In this Japanese ink Painting book renowned Japanese master Shozo Sato offers his own personal teaching on the beautiful art of sumi-e painting.
This sumi-e introduction is ideal for anyone with a love of Japanese art or the desire to learn to paint in a classic Asian style..
This all-in-one resource also provides a timeline of brush Painting history, a glossary of terms, a guide to sources and an index--making it a tool to use and treasure, for amateurs and professionals alike.
Although it\'s sometimes confused with calligraphy, as the tools used are the same, sumi-e instead tries to capture the essence of an object or scene in the fewest possible strokes.
From waterfalls to bamboo, learners paint their way to understanding sumi-e--a style of Painting that is characteristically Asian and has been practiced for well over 1,000 years.
Featuring gorgeous images and practical advice, it includes guided instructions for 35 different paintings.
Sumi-e: The Art of Japanese Ink Painting provides step-by-step, photo-by-photo instructions to guide learners in the correct form, motions and techniques of Japanese sumi-e painting.
In this Japanese ink Painting book renowned Japanese master Shozo Sato offers his own personal teaching on the beautiful art of sumi-e painting