Art meets meditation in the ancient Asian technique of ink wash painting. A contemporary award winner will show how it’s done when the Lemont Artists Guild presents a demonstration by Patricia Larkin Green.
About Patricia Larkin Green
Patricia Larkin Green moved to Chicago in the ‘80s on a scholastic internship from the Netherlands Chamber of Commerce. She is a 1998 graduate of the University of Minnesota, with a BA in Intercultural Communications. While a student at the University of MN she traveled on scholarship to Greece and France to conduct research on Greek National Poet Angelo Sikelianos. She later earned a Certificate in Drawing from the School of the Art Institute of Chicago in 2001. In 2011 she founded OpenWall Chicago, an exhibition space in the 47th Ward. In 2024 she was awarded the designation of Shihan Kaku (師範格) from Genshin-kai (The Japanese Calligraphy Association in Japan). She is an active member of the Sumi-e Society of America and the International Chinese Calligraphy Art and Painting Society, serving as the North America Exhibition Coordinator.
Larkin Green has won many awards for her work including the prestigious “Special Cultural Award ” 特別文化功労賞: from China New Ink Painting Institute Art Museum, Beijing, China “ICCPS (International Chinese Calligraphic Art and Ink Painting Society)”, for “No Wind” 無風 中国国際展 受賞者. Patricia’s work has been the subject of solo and two person exhibitions in the United States and has exhibited throughout the United States, and in Australia, China and Japan. Larkin Green was invited to paint with Ponce Studios (founded by Chicago-based artist, Ann Ponce) in 2006. She has been featured in numerous publications, including The Chicago Tribune, The Chicago Reader, Gapers Block, Hyperallergic and a Pioneer Press publication, and has been a panelist for Chicago Creative Expo. She has participated in interviews on WTTW Chicago Tonight, WCRX, The Process and Pop Up Research Station. In 2014 she was a featured artist on the web series Our Cultural Center.
Currently Larkin Green teaches sumi-e (Asian ink painting) at The Japanese Culture Center and Japanese Arts Foundation. Proceeds from her work (including sales from artwork, Sumi-e workshops, Big Brush performances, curatorial projects and speaking engagements) benefit The Japanese Arts Foundation (click here to make a donation).
www.patricialarkingreen.com
www.patricialarkingreen.com
International Chinese Calligraphy and Ink Painting Artists Society
(ICCPS) 國際中國書法國畫家協會
Patricia Larkin Green was invited and inducted as a premiere member of the International Chinese Calligraphic Art and Ink Painters Society, serving as the North America Exhibition Coordinator.
This international sumi-e society is made up of artists with different backgrounds and styles from the United States, Canada, Japan, China, France, Netherlands, Germany, Argentina, Poland, Spain, Russia, Croatia and Australia.
The branches of this international society are:
ICCPS- China
ICCPS- France
ICCPS- Russia
The Grass Orchid Path: New Class Series in 2022
The Path of the Four Gentlemen
The Grass Orchid Path
2022 Feb/March Sumi-e on Sunday: The Grass Orchid Path
Grass Orchid on Rock by Patricia Larkin Green Sumi-e painting
Time: Sundays 10:30 AM – 12:30 PM
Dates: Feb 20, 27, March 6, 13,
2022 Feb/ March Sumi-e on Tuesday: The Grass Orchid Path
Time: Tuesday 3:00 PM CT- 5:00 PM CT
Dates: Feb 22, March 1, 8, 15,
The emphasis is on the process! The Class will review the foundations of Sumi-e.
- Introduction to an appreciation of Chinese/Japanese calligraphy and painting
- “Four Treasures” (The ink stick, the ink stone, brush and paper) , the equipment and supplies
- Basic exercise on painting Grass Orchid leaves, petals, rocks and the basic composition of a Grass Orchid painting
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- Each class begins with a Zen lesson followed by breath and hand exercises.
- Demonstration of the “Vocabulary of strokes followed by step-by-step guided instruction on how to paint “The Four Gentlemen: The Grass Orchid Path”
- Int & Adv. will focus on Leaves, Petals, Rocks and composing paintings using Paper from The Advanced Paper Roll. Advanced Students will be provided individualized guidance, work at their own pace discovering “idea” paintings and advanced techniques. All levels are welcome, plan to let go and have fun while learning a few new stroke techniques.
2022 Classes for Jan-Feb
Japanese Culture Center Sumi-e Zoom classes Patricia Larkin Green 2022
Jan-Feb: Four Gentlemen; Bamboo and Beyond for Beginners, Intermediate and Advanced
Time: Sundays 10:30 AM – 12:30 PM CT (Please check your time zone)
Dates: January 16, 23, 30, and Feb 6
Dates: January 16, 23, 30, and Feb 6
The emphasis is on the process! The Class will be introduced to the foundations of Sumi-e.
- Introduction to an appreciation of Chinese/Japanese calligraphy and painting
- and the equipment and supplies: “Four Treasures” (The ink stick, the ink stone, brush and paper)
- Basic exercise on painting bamboo trunks, branches, and leaves, and the basic composition of a bamboo painting
- Each class will begins with a zen lesson followed by breath and hand exercises.
- Demonstration of the “Vocabulary of strokes followed by step by step guided instruction on how to paint “The Four Gentlemen: Bamboo I”
- Int & Adv. will focus on Stems, Branches, Leaves and composing a painting using Paper from The Advanced Paper Roll. Advanced Students will be provided individualized guidance, work at their own pace discovering “idea” paintings and advanced techniques. All levels are welcome, plan to let go and have fun while learning a few new stroke techniques.
Jan-Feb New Class TIme on Tuesday: Four Gentlemen; Bamboo and Beyond for Beginners, Intermediate and Advanced
Time: Tuesdays 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM CT (Please check your time zone)Dates: January 18, 25, and Feb 1 & 8
The emphasis is on the process! The Class will be introduced to the foundations of Sumi-e.
- Introduction to an appreciation of Chinese/Japanese calligraphy and painting
- and the equipment and supplies: “Four Treasures” (The ink stick, the ink stone, brush and paper)
- Basic exercise on painting bamboo trunks, branches, and leaves, and the basic composition of a bamboo painting
- Each class will begins with a zen lesson followed by breath and hand exercises.
- Demonstration of the “Vocabulary of strokes followed by step by step guided instruction on how to paint “The Four Gentlemen: Bamboo I”
- Int & Adv. will focus on Stems, Branches, Leaves and composing a painting using Paper from The Advanced Paper Roll. Advanced Students will be provided individualized guidance, work at their own pace discovering “idea” paintings and advanced techniques. All levels are welcome, plan to let go and have fun while learning a few new stroke techniques.
教土格: Passed Genshin-kai Shodo Exam
Genshin-kai: The Japanese Calligraphy Association in Japan, 教土格 (Teacher) 2021 under the teachings of master calligrapher Hekiun Oda.
December 2020 Genshin-kai Nihon Shodo Exam:
8th Dan Shodo
Qualified for 8th Dan under the teachings of master calligrapher Hekiun Oda: An artist of many talents, here is one of @plarkingreen ‘s examples for her Shodo 8th degree (八段) examination. Not only did she pass, but this piece was recognized as one the best submissions in the organizational monthly publication. Congratulations to @plarkingreen, her teacher @hekiunoda , and the Shodo group in Chicago! #japanese #culture #calligraphy #shodo #blackandwhiteart #inkart #japaneseart #chicagoartist #chicago #lakeviewchicago #japaneseculture #japaneseculturecenter
2021 Sumi-e Zoom classes
Japanese Culture Center with Patricia Larkin Green
will continue in 2021
February Sumi-e on Sunday : Love and Play : Exploring themes of love while playfully practicing the vocabulary of Sumi-e strokes and techniques (Bird and Flowers, Chiriguri-e (Torn Paper Technique, Koi, Roses and more)
Time: Sundays 10:30 AM – 12:30 PM
Dates: February 7, 14, 21, and 28
Dates: February 7, 14, 21, and 28
March: Four Gentlemen and Beyond for Beginners, Intermediate and Advanced
March 7, 14, 21, 28
Time: 10:30 to 12:30 a.m
The emphasis is on the process! The Class will be introduced to the “Four Treasures” (The ink stick, the ink stone, brush and paper) and each class will begin with a demonstration then guided instruction on how to paint “The Four Gentlemen” (The lessons introduce the student to the four basic strokes groups). Int & Adv. will focus on Stems, Branches, Leaves and composing a painting using Paper from The Advanced Paper Roll. Advanced Students will be provided individualized guidance, work at their own pace discovering “idea” paintings and advanced techniques. All levels are welcome, plan to let go and have fun while learning a few new stroke techniques.
April: The Language of Trees: Beg/Int & Adv:April 4, 11, 18, 25
Time: 10:30 to 12:30 a.m
learning the vocabulary of strokes through the language of trees. Int and Adv (prerequisite Trees class) will focus on “Tsuke Tate” technique: 10 stroke Tree, 3 stroke Tree, 1 stroke Tree, Dots; “Bokashi” shading technique and composing a painting using Paper from The Advanced Paper Roll All levels are welcome, plan to let go and have fun while learning a few new stroke techniques.
June and July: Birds and Blooms; August Summer Blooms (Willow/Wisteria/Lotus/Iris These lessons expand on the four basic strokes groups) and September
All of the Zoom classes have a Zen focus
Larkin Green Sumi-e classes via ZOOM
Sunday mornings from 10:30 -12:30 CT
Sumi-e Zoom classes with Patricia Larkin Green
will continue in June
All of the Zoom classes have a Zen focus
• Saturdays, June 6, 13, and 20, 2020, 9:00 to 11:00 a.m
The 3 Saturdays are a condensed 4 gentlemen session-emphasis on meditative practice and the process
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/virtual-sumi-e-workshops-june-tickets-106683045862
• Sundays, June 7, 14, 21st and 28th, 2020, 10:30 to 12:30 a.m
The Sundays will include more advanced techniques and composition
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/virtual-sumi-e-classes-june-tickets-106125512264
Virtual Sumi-e Classes June
Japanese ink painting, (sumi-e) is the art of painting using brush (fude), ink (sumi) and thin absorbent “rice-paper” (washi).
New YouTube videos coming in June-please subscribe to support the channel and get updates to new videos as soon as they are posted:
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Larkin Green Studio – YouTube
Introduction to SUMI-E (Ink-Painting) Advance at your own pace—you do not need to know how to paint with ink, all levels are welcome, You can purchase suppli…
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Thank you!
Patricia
Lafcadio Hearn Exhibition Kyoto, Japan
The Finale movie of The 170th anniversary of Lafcadio Hearn’s birth 2020 from JAPAN
Sanctuary City
Sanctuary City
9′ x 6′ Big Brush ink painting on Torinoko Paper by Patricia Larkin Green
live zen painting from 2019 Matsuri at New City Chicago
photo credit Hillary Johnson
Special Chinese Culture Award
Honored to Receive the Special Cultural Award 特別文化功労賞 for “No Wind” 無風 Invitational, China New Ink Painting Institute Art Museum, Beijing, China “ICCPS (International Chinese Calligraphic Art and Ink Painting Society)”, 中国国際展 受賞者 Beijing, China invited by Society Founder, Ransui Yakata-2019
Honored to Receive Second Grand Prize
Second Grand Prize: Invitational, AnShan City China “ICCPS (International Chinese Calligraphic Art and Ink Painting Society)”, AnShan City, China invited by Society Founder, Ransui Yakata-2018
New Sumi-e Classes
Upcoming in 2020:
Sumi-e Painting (Beginning and Advanced) at the Japanese Culture Center
1016 West Belmont Avenue Chicago, IL 606575 classes of Sumi-e (each 2 hours long).
Advance at your own pace—you do not need to know how to paint with ink, all levels are welcome, and course materials will be provided. (Limit 8 Students)
Time: Sundays 10:30-12:30;
Dates: 1/5; 1/19; 2/2; 2/16; 3/1
Autumn Fragrance Sumi-e Scroll by Patricia Larkin Green
Sumi-e Brush Painting Workshop: Flowers at the Morton Arboretum
Saturday, June 6th, 2020, 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Thornhill Education Center
Sumi-e Class at The Japanese Culture Center
Sumi-e at The Japanese Culture Center
Sumi-e Painting (Beginning and Advanced) with Patricia Larkin Green
5 classes of Sumi-e (each 2 hours long). Advance at your own pace—you do not need to know how to paint with ink, all levels are welcome, and course materials will be provided. (Limit 8 Students)
5 weeks for $150.00 Drop in is $35
Time: Sundays 10:30-12:30
Dates: 10/7, 10/21, 11/4, 11/18, 12/9
Japanese ink painting, (sumi-e) is the art of painting using brush (fude), ink (sumi) and thin absorbent “rice-paper” (washi).
The emphasis is on the process! The Class will be introduced to the “Four Treasures” (The ink stick, the ink stone, brush and paper) and each class will begin with a demonstration then guided instruction on how to paint “The Four Gentlemen” (The lessons introduce the student to the four basic strokes groups). Advanced Students will be provided individualized guidance, work at their own pace discovering “idea” paintings and advanced techniques.
Sumi-e Brush Painting Workshop: Flowers (Morton Arboretum)
Sumi-e Brush Painting Workshop: Flowers
Morton Arboretum
Saturday, June 16, 2018, 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Thornhill Education Center
Morton Arboretum
Saturday, June 16, 2018, 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Thornhill Education Center
Learn to simplify a specimen into a few well placed strokes with the minimalist approach of brush painting. We will view examples of this minimalist art form and then try your hand at a simple brush painting using photographs of flowers as inspiration.
Instructor: Patricia Larkin Green, sumi-e artist
Notes: No art experience necessary. Limit 15
Supplies: Please bring a set of 3 basic sumi-e brushes.
Option 1: $14.95 3 traditional brushes from Blue Heron Arts (Good quality brushes-great value)
Option 2: For those who would like a complete sumi-e kit, you can purchase the Oriental Art Supply Sumi-e Kit for $46.75. This includes the brushes along with other materials needed to continue the practice on your own.
Sumi-e (Ink Painting) Class at Japanese Cultural Center 日本文化会館
Japanese Cultural Center 日本文化会館
Sumi-e Painting (Beginning and Advanced)
Sunday June 17th 10:00 – 12:00.: 5 weeks for $150.00 Drop in is $35.00
Sumi-e Painting (Beginning and Advanced)
Sunday June 17th 10:00 – 12:00.: 5 weeks for $150.00 Drop in is $35.00
Sunday June 17th, 24th, July 1st, July 8th, July 15th from 10-12.
Limit 8 students
Japanese ink painting, (sumi-e) is the art of painting using brush (fude), ink (sumi) and thin absorbent “rice-paper” (washi).Advance at your own pace—you do not need to know how to paint with ink, all levels are welcome, and course materials will be provided.The emphasis is on the process! The Class will be introduced to the “Four Treasures” (The ink stick, the ink stone, brush and paper) and each class will begin with a demonstration then guided instruction on how to paint “The Four Gentlemen” (The lessons introduce the student to the four basic strokes groups). Advanced Students will work at their own pace discovering “idea” paintings.Course materials will be provided and there is a 5 student minimum, so please preregister at: info@japaneseculturecenter.com or by calling the office directly (773) 525-3141.
Limit 8 students
Japanese ink painting, (sumi-e) is the art of painting using brush (fude), ink (sumi) and thin absorbent “rice-paper” (washi).Advance at your own pace—you do not need to know how to paint with ink, all levels are welcome, and course materials will be provided.The emphasis is on the process! The Class will be introduced to the “Four Treasures” (The ink stick, the ink stone, brush and paper) and each class will begin with a demonstration then guided instruction on how to paint “The Four Gentlemen” (The lessons introduce the student to the four basic strokes groups). Advanced Students will work at their own pace discovering “idea” paintings.Course materials will be provided and there is a 5 student minimum, so please preregister at: info@japaneseculturecenter.com or by calling the office directly (773) 525-3141.
Asian Orchids
Asian Orchids
16 x 20 oil painting by Patricia Larkin Green
Shozo Sato’s Advanced Sumi-e Workshop
We are excited to announce Shozo Sato’s Advanced Sumi-e Workshop at The Japanese Culture Center. This will be an extraordinarily rare opportunity to study with Sato Sensei and learn about Sumi-e and Shodo from the vision of a Tea Master and author.
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/shozo-satos-advanced-sumi-e-workshop-tickets-44946940509?aff=efbeventtix
Shozo Sato, is an internationally renowned Japanese master of traditional Zen arts, and has received the Order of Sacred Treasure from the Emperor of Japan for his contributions in teaching Japanese traditions. His areas of expertise include ikebana (flower arranging), chanoyu (tea ceremony), and Japanese theater as well as sumi-e (ink painting). He conducts workshops on ikebana and sumi-e throughout the U.S., Asia and Europe and is the author of numerous books including The Art of Arranging Flowers: A Complete Guide to Japanese Ikebana, Tea Ceremony, Shodo: The Quiet Art of Japanese Zen Calligraphy and The Art of Sumi-e. He was the founding director of Japan House at the University of Illinois, where he is Professor Emeritus and continues to teach Japanese arts. Shozo Sato resides in Champaign, IL.
Advanced Sumi-e Workshop: Exploring the Relationship between Shodo (Japanese Calligraphy Brush strokes) and Sumi-e.
Brush use for calligraphy and painting share a rich history of over 100 years with established methods and rules traditionally transmitted from teacher to student for 110 generations. Sato Sensei will demonstrate techniques developed to transfer the artist’s internalized “chi” or “ki” from brush-ink to sensitive paper. Controlling the amount of ink to create a wide variety of lines can be daunting. Sato Sensei is known for his clear explanations of the history, philosophy and energy that are essential to sumi-e.
Part 1: Shodo lesson: The relationship of brushwork pressure, movement, energy and active space.
Part 2. Advanced techniques for sumi-e painting of trees: Step by Step, using calligraphy strokes to create a dynamic tree.
Part 3. Final works: Participants are encouraged to bring examples of trees to paint for the final painting.
Pre-work: Participants are encouraged to bring their own practice sketches or paintings of trees for feedback.
All materials included, however participants are welcome to bring their own supplies to work with.
Shozo Sato will offer a special Advanced Sumi-e
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Sumi-e Painting at Japanese Cultural Center 日本文化会館Shozo Sato will offer a special Advanced Sumi-e at
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Japanese Ink Painting/Sumi-e Workshop
Sumi-e Cat by Patricia Larkin Green
2018 is Lunar Year of the Dog, but what about the Cat? In Lunar New Year mythology, the cat fell asleep before the banquet where the animals were assigned their years – and was left out!
We aren’t leaving any animals out of this fun workshop that will introduce you to Sumi-e/Japanese ink painting!Learn techniques for ink painting animals while bringing life to your brushstrokes. Create in a playful environment. No experience necessary. If you’ve painted sumi-e before-you will learn some new techniques. Bring a photo of your pet and learn how to paint it while learning the sumi-e process!
Saturday, April 14th
1-3PM
Workshop Fee: $60.00
*Bring a photo of your pet and take home your own work of art!
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Celebrate The Year of the Dog (戌年 ) Sumi-e Workshop
Celebrate the New Year with a workshop on ink painting Man’s Best Friend!
Learn techniques for ink painting animals while bringing life to your brushstrokes. Create in a playful environment. No experience necessary. If you’ve painted sumi-e before-you will learn some new techniques. Bring a photo of your pet and learn how to paint it with sumi-e techniques! (2018 is the Japanese Year of the Earth Dog)
Seats are limited so register with the office at (773) 525-3141 or info@japaneseculturecenter
Workshop Fee: $60.00
*Bring a photo of your dog and take home your own work of art!
About the Instructor:
Patricia Larkin Green is a Sumi-e (Japanese Ink Painting) artist, with a specialty in birds and flowers. She is a longstanding member of the Sumi-e society of America and also serves as Exhibition Coordinator for the International Chinese Calligraphy and Painting Society. She teaches sumi-e to adults and children focusing on the process of creating, learning from nature and capturing the essence of the subject. Larkin Green teaches at The Japanese Culture Center, Morton Arboretum and Lillstreet Art Center. You can learn more about her at www.patricialarkingreen.co
‘Dreaming Bigger in Strange Times’ Exhibition
CHICAGO —Woman Made Gallery (WMG) is proud to present ,’ opening on Saturday, November 11th through December 16, 2017.
UnMade Bed “I dreamt I was a
butterfly”
20 x 16 oil painting on canvas
By Patricia Larkin Green
Joyce Owens, curator includes works by 17 women artists from diverse backgrounds and working in a variety of styles and media.
“Featuring women artists currently residing in the Midwest, this invitational exhibition intentionally strives to reflect the independent thoughts, hopes, dreams and fears around the strangely volatile world we find ourselves inhabiting since the last election. The women, working in a wide range of art mediums, represent diverse ethnic and ancestral backgrounds. Many express their political, social, religious and ethnic beliefs through their work. After all, America has welcomed immigrants promising them freedoms they were denied at home from the first meal at Plymouth Rock. Others were not welcomed under equal circumstances, to put it mildly, and others who were here first got the worst surprise as payment for their original kindness. The focal point that speaks to each artist shows up in their work in subtle and/or overt ways that you will see if you look. Their artist statements will provide more insight. Neighborhoods in Chicago (and other cities around the world) are generally homogeneous, despite desegregation. This powerful group of artists will demonstrate that diversity makes us stronger!” -Joyce Owens
Exhibiting artists: Joanne Aono; Rose Blouin; Arlene Turner Crawford; Anne Farley Gaines; Abi Gonzales; Patricia Larkin Green; Indira Freitas Johnson; Felicia Grant Preston; Kim Laurel; Nora Moore Lloyd; Joyce Owens; Jane Stevens; Lynn Tsan; Kathy Weaver; Shahar Caren Weaver; Rhonda Wheatley; and Trish Williams.
Curator: Joyce Owens
Painting for Auction:
Golden Dream Enso
20 x 16 Oil Painting on Board
By Patricia Larkin Green
Golden Dream
30 x 24 Oil Painting on Canvas
With poem
By Patricia Larkin Green
I Dreamt I was a Butterfly
24 x 18 Sumi-e Ink Painting on
Handmade Xuan Paper with gold
sprinkles mounted on Board with
handmade Black Paper Mat
By Patricia Larkin Green
Ragdale Fellow Joyce Owens is a painter and sculptor with an MFA degree in painting from Yale University in New Haven, Connecticut and a BFA from Howard University in Washington, D.C. She was curator and associate professor of painting and drawing at Chicago State University. She has been the curator for numerous exhibitions including: The David and Reva Logan Center at the University of Chicago; The Fourth Presbyterian Church, Chicago; Elmhurst College, Elmhurst, IL; The Art Center in Highland Park, The Noyes Cultural Center, Evanston, IL; The Southside Community Art Center and others. As an arts panelist she has developed discussion topics for Columbia College Chicago, The Chicago Department of Cultural Affairs, The School of the Art Institute, The Carver Museum in Austin, Texas, Nicole Gallery in Chicago; Bradle Universityi n Peoria, IL, and the South Side Community Art Center, and she has been the juror for Black Creativity at the Museum of Science and Industry, Chicago; The Old Town, Wells Street, and the DuSable Museum art fairs. Owens is associate editor for The Journal of African American History and has had her art and writing published in books and journals. For more information visit: http://www.joyceowens.com/
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The opening reception for ‘Dreaming Bigger in Strange Times’ is on Saturday, November 11, 2017 from 2 to 4 p.m. Works are on display through December 16, 2017. A special silent art auction for “Dreaming Bigger in Strange Times” during the opening reception, only, is an opportunity for art enthusiasts to acquire small works by accomplished visual artists and encourage new collectors to start collecting; bidding for each piece starts at $150.00. All WMG events are free and open to the public.
Woman Made Gallery
http://womanmade.org/
New WMG Address
2150 S. Canalport 4th FL, Chicago, IL 60608
Parking Lot at North Entrance on 21st Street
312-738-0400
general@womanmade.org
www.womanmade.staging.wpen
Park Ridge Art League presenting Patricia Larkin Green Art Talk: on the art of sumi-e brush painting
2016.10.20: Park Ridge Art League Friday, October 20, 2017, from 7 until 9 pm, presenting Patricia Larkin Green Art Talk: on the art of sumi-e brush painting.
Artist Patricia Larkin Green demonstrates Asian Ink Painting
Ravens and Yūrei (幽霊と病人) Sumi-e Workshop at JCC
2017.10.21: Sumi-e Painting at Japanese Cultural Center 日本文化会館 Sunday, Oct 29th-Nov 19th Ravens and Yūrei (幽霊と病人) Sumi-e Workshop Celebrate the Season of Spirits with a workshop on ink panting Ravens and Japanese Ghosts / Yūrei! Learn techniques for creating apparitions in ink while bringing intensity to your brushstrokes. Create in a playful environment. No experience necessary. If you’ve painted sumi-e before-you will learn some new techniques.
Katsukawa Sunsho Yurei and Crow
Exhibition at OpenWall Chicago
2017.10.6: Exhibition at OpenWall Chicago Friday Oct 6th, Opening at OpenWall Chicago-two of my Shodo works will be on exhibit
“Nurture” shodo (Asian ink calligraphy) by Patricia Larkin Green
“Compassion” shodo (Asian ink calligraphy) by Patricia Larkin Green
Honored to receive Award of Excellence for “Wings of hope bear seeds of World Peace”
Award of Excellence for “Wings of hope bear seeds of World Peace”
Sumi-e (Asian Ink Painting by Patricia Larkin Green
Honored to receive Award of Excellence for “Wings of hope bear seeds of World Peace”
sumi-e scroll by Patricia Larkin Green for the 2017 ICCPS International Exhibition in AnShan City, China
October 1-10
Award of Excellence for “Hope for World Peace”
“Hope for World Peace”
Detail of Sumi-e (Asian Ink Painting by Patricia Larkin Green
I am honored to receive the Award of Excellence for “Hope for World Peace” sumi-e scroll sumi-e painting by Patricia Larkin Green
This scroll will be on exhibit from October 1-10 in AnShan City China
Invitational Exhibition, AnShan City Cultural Center, AnShan City, China “ICCPS (International Chinese Calligraphic Art and Ink Painting Society)”, AnShan City, China October 1-10th 2017
Live Big Brush Ink Painting
Live Big Brush Ink Painting with Patricia Larkin Green
2017 Patricia Larkin Green making Sumi -E painting at Morton Arboretum video by Jyoti Srivastava
Lakeview Festival of the Arts: Big Brush Shodo Performance
2017.9.7: Lakeview Festival of the Arts: Big Brush Shodo Performance Saturday, Sept 9th at 1-1:30 PM
Lakeview Festival of the Arts | Belmont & Broadway | Chicago, Illinois
Patricia Larkin Green Big Brush Painting Lakeview East Art Festival Chicago Illinois
Chicago Botanic Gardens Big Brush Painting
Patricia Larkin Green Artist
photo by Jyoti Srivastava
2017.7.9: Ikenobo Ikebana Big Brush Shodo Performance Saturday, May 20th & 21st at 1-1:30 PM
Chicago Botanic Gardens | 4100 Illinois Route 53 | Lisle, Illinois 60022
Sumi-e Class Lillstreet
2017.9.14: Sumi-e Painting at Lillstreet, Thursday, Sept 14th-Oct 1st, 2017 2-5 pm Experience the meditative practice of traditional Japanese ink painting, sumi-e, the art of painting using a brush (fude), ink (sumi) and thin, absorbent “rice-paper” (washi). Fundamental brushstrokes will be reviewed and insights into the “way of the brush” will be discussed, while you experiment with your original work.
Location: Lillstreet Art Center
4401 N. Ravenswood Ave.
Chicago, IL 60640
(773)769-4226
Chicago, IL 60640
(773)769-4226
Link: Sumi-e Class Lillstreet
Chiba Sensei visiting the Japanese Cultural Center
Larkin Green Sensei studying with Chiba Sensei at The Japanese Cultural Center
Larkin Green Sensei studying with Chiba Sensei at The Japanese Cultural Center
Larkin Green Sensei studying with Chiba Sensei at The Japanese Cultural Center
Big Brush Painting at Origami in the Garden
Big Brush Painting at Origami in the Garden
Saturday, May 20 at 1 PM – 1:30 PM
Sunday, May 21 at 1 PM – 1:30 PM
Morton Arboretum with Patricia Larkin Green
@Chicagoist Favorite Events for This Week!
Thank you Chicagoist for the shout out!
JAPANESE PAINTING WORKSHOP at Japanese Culture Center – 日本文化会館 : Learn how to paint in the Japanese style at “Painting the Essence of Flowers: Sumi-e Workshop and Demo”
Patricia Larkin Green shared a link to the event: Painting the Essence of Flowers: Workshop and Demo.
Thank you Chicagoist for the shout out!
From Japanese painting to dirty movies, this week really has something for everyone.
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Mono no aware (物の哀れ)
Mono no aware (物の哀れ) 20″ x 16″oil Painting by Patricia Larkin Green
literally “the pathos of things”, and also translated as “an empathy toward things”, or “a sensitivity to ephemera”, is a Japanese term for the awareness of impermanence (無常, … of the transience of all things heightens appreciation of their beauty, and evokes a gentle sadness at their passing.
literally “the pathos of things”, and also translated as “an empathy toward things”, or “a sensitivity to ephemera”, is a Japanese term for the awareness of impermanence (無常, … of the transience of all things heightens appreciation of their beauty, and evokes a gentle sadness at their passing.
In memory of Marie Patricia Lee Larkin
i love you mom
Painting the Essence of Flowers
2017.4.13: Painting the Essence of Flowers/Sumi-e Painting Demonstration and Workshop at The Japanese Cultural Center, Thursday, April 13th, 2017 6-7:30 pm. During this event, participants will witness Larkin Green sensei’s live performance of her work and learn about the Four Treasures of Asian Ink Painting. Participants will also get a chance to paint spring flowers and Roosters (2017 is the Japanese Year of the Fire Rooster).
Location: Japanese Culture Center – 日本文化会館
1016 W. Belmont Ave, Chicago, IL 60657
Sumi-e Painting at DuPage Art League
2017.4.17: Artist Talk, Sumi-e Painting at DuPage Art League:
Artist Patricia Larkin Green demonstrates Asian Ink Painting
Patricia Larkin Green will provide an overview of the sumi-e tradition of Asian ink painting and a demonstration of Zen painting
Location: DuPage Art League School and Gallery
218 W. Front Street, Wheaton, IL 60187-5111
“Zen Painting with Ink” Interview with Larkin Green
Patricia Larkin Green Sumi-e Artist
Sumi-e with Patricia Larkin Green (click link for full interview)
Patricia Larkin Green is a fine artist and skilled sumi-e ink painter. We were curious about this 2000 year-old art form, and she was more than happy to talk about it with us. We learned how its philosophy, “Less is more,” informs her life today. She describes sumi-e as, “zen painting with ink” — a technique where art meets meditation. Read on for more details about this ancient practice of monks and Samurais. Creative Brunch: Sumi-e Workshop (1-Day)
Sunday, April 9 11am – 4pm
Lillstreet Loft
Sumi-e Class (5-Weeks)
Thursdays, beginning May 4 2 – 5pm
Lillstreet Art Center
Sumi-e Painting Workshop at Lillstreet
2017.4.25: Sumi-e Painting Workshop at Lillstreet, Sunday, April 25th, 2017 11-4 pm
Patricia Larkin Green Lillstreet Art Center Sumi-e Demonstration
Experience the meditative practice of traditional Japanese ink painting, sumi-e, the art of painting using a brush (fude), ink (sumi) and thin, absorbent “rice-paper” (washi). Fundamental brushstrokes will be reviewed and insights into the “way of the brush” will be discussed, while you experiment with your original work.
Creative Brunch Series workshops are held in our private event space, Lillstreet Loft, and include a catered brunch. All ages and skill levels are welcome, but guests must be 21+ to participate in adult beverages.
Location: Lillstreet Art Center
4401 N. Ravenswood Ave.
Chicago, IL 60640
(773)769-4226
Chicago, IL 60640
(773)769-4226
Link: Sumi-e Class Lillstreet
Supplies: Sumi-e Kit
Sumi-e (Zen Ink Painting) class at Lillstreet
2017.5.4: Sumi-e Painting at Lillstreet, Thursday, May 4th-June 1st, 2017 2-5 pm Experience the meditative practice of traditional Japanese ink painting, sumi-e, the art of painting using a brush (fude), ink (sumi) and thin, absorbent “rice-paper” (washi). Fundamental brushstrokes will be reviewed and insights into the “way of the brush” will be discussed, while you experiment with your original work. All levels welcome. Beginners receive hands on instruction, intermediate and advanced students receive individual assignments.
Patricia Larkin Green Sumi-e Painting
Location: Lillstreet Art Center
4401 N. Ravenswood Ave.
Chicago, IL 60640
(773)769-4226
Chicago, IL 60640
(773)769-4226
Link: Sumi-e Class Lillstreet
Supplies: Sumi-e Kit
Sumi-e One Day Workshop at Lillstreet
2017.4.25: Sumi-e Painting Workshop at Lillstreet, Sunday, April 25th, 2017 11-4 pm
Patricia Larkin Green Lillstreet Art Center Sumi-e Demonstration
Experience the meditative practice of traditional Japanese ink painting, sumi-e, the art of painting using a brush (fude), ink (sumi) and thin, absorbent “rice-paper” (washi). Fundamental brushstrokes will be reviewed and insights into the “way of the brush” will be discussed, while you experiment with your original work.
Creative Brunch Series workshops are held in our private event space, Lillstreet Loft, and include a catered brunch. All ages and skill levels are welcome, but guests must be 21+ to participate in adult beverages.
Location: Lillstreet Art Center
4401 N. Ravenswood Ave.
Chicago, IL 60640
(773)769-4226
Chicago, IL 60640
(773)769-4226
Link: Sumi-e Class Lillstreet
New Sumi-e curriculum at Japanese Culture Center – 日本文化会館
Sumi-e Painting-New classroom and curriculum! Returning and advanced students receive individual assignments. Beginners receive hands on instruction. Click here for more info You have to call the JCC to register. info@japaneseculturecenter
Japanese ink painting, (sumi-e) is the art of painting using brush (fude), ink (sumi) and thin absorbent “rice-paper” (washi).
This 4 week workshop will begin Sunday, April 2nd and 23rd; May 21st and 28th: 12:30pm -2:30 pm.
The price for the 4 sessions is $120.00
Patricia Larkin Green Live Painting
Patricia Larkin Green will be instructing 4 classes of Sumi-e (each 2 hr long). Advance at your own pace—you do not need to know how to paint with ink, all levels are welcome, and course materials will be provided.
The emphasis is on the process! New students will be introduced to the “Four Treasures” (The ink stick, the ink stone, brush and paper).Each class will begin with a demonstration then guided instruction on how to paint“The Four Gentlemen” (The lessons introduce the student to the four basic strokes groups). Advanced Students will work at their own pace discovering “idea” paintings.
Course materials will be provided and there is a 5 student minimum, so please preregister at: info@japaneseculturecenter
New Sumi-e Class at Lillstreet
2017.3.30: Sumi-e Painting at Lillstreet
Thursday, May 4th-June 1st, 2017 2-5 pm
Experience the meditative practice of traditional Japanese ink painting, sumi-e, the art of painting using a brush (fude), ink (sumi) and thin, absorbent “rice-paper” (washi). Fundamental brushstrokes will be reviewed and insights into the “way of the brush” will be discussed, while you experiment with your original work.
Location: Lillstreet Art Center
4401 N. Ravenswood Ave.
Chicago, IL 60640
(773)769-4226
Chicago, IL 60640
(773)769-4226
Link: Sumi-e Class Lillstreet
Live Sumi-e Demonstration
Patricia Larkin Green Live Painting
The Year of the Rooster officially starts the first day of the new lunar year, which follows the phases of the moon. This year is Saturday, January 28th! As the year of the Monkey comes to an end and the Rooster begins – we are proud to host a series of special events for the day!
Celebrate the New Year with a Live Sumi-e Demonstration of the 2017 Fire Rooster by Patricia Larkin Green!
Larkin Green received the 日本ならや本舗賞 2016 Nayara Brush Award for the Fire Rooster Sumi-e (Asian Ink) Paintings in AnShan City, China.
January 28th, 2017
Saturday 12:00 – 12:30 PM
Hiroshima-Nagasaki Atomic Bomb Exhibition
Voices of Hiroshima: An Afternoon of Survivor Testimony with live Poetry
This event will include words from Mr. Clifton Truman Daniel, President Truman’s
grandson and peace advocate, testimony by atomic bomb survivor Mr. Takashi Teramoto,
and poetry recitals. Live ensō painting and poetry reading by Patricia Larkin Green.
Japanese Culture Center
October 1-29, 2016 Chicago, IL USA
Hiroshima Nagasaki World Peace Exhibition
As a symbol of peace, a paper crane
folded by Obama is presented in the
exhibition, with the message he wrote in
Hiroshima: “We have known the agony
of war. Let us now find the courage,
together, to spread peace, and pursue
a world without nuclear weapons.”
Sadako Sasaki, a survivor of the U.S.
strike on Hiroshima, folded nearly 1,000
cranes as a traditional prayer for healing
before she died of leukemia 10 years after
the bomb strike. She was 12 years old.
Larkin Green will be demonstrating Asian Ink Painting at Lillstreet during Ravenswood ArtWalk
Artist Patricia Larkin Green on right showing some of her scrolls after China ICCPS exhibition
On Saturday September 10th from 2-3 PM with Lillstreet Art Center located at:
4401 N. Ravenswood Ave.
Chicago, IL 60640
Painting and Drawing room B: third floor in the main building
Artist Patricia Larkin Green demonstrates Asian Ink Painting
Artist Patricia Larkin Green displays brushes for Asian Ink Painting
Larkin Green receives ICCPS Naraya Brush Award in China 2016
2017 Fire Rooster by Patricia Larkin Green
I am honored to share recognition with esteemed artists of the North America Branch – ICCPS . My paintings 2016 Fire Monkey and 2017 Fire Rooster have received the 日本ならや本舗賞 Naraya Brush Award in AnShan City China for the 2016 exhibition.
2016 Fire Monkey by Patricia Larkin Green
Creative Brunch Series: Sumi-e Ink Painting
2016.9.25: Sumi-e Painting at Lillstreet, Sunday, September 25th, 2016 11-4 pm Experience the meditative practice of traditional Japanese ink painting, sumi-e, the art of painting using a brush (fude), ink (sumi) and thin, absorbent “rice-paper” (washi). Fundamental brushstrokes will be reviewed and insights into the “way of the brush” will be discussed, while you experiment with your original work.
Patricia Larkin Green Sumi-e Artist
Creative Brunch Series workshops are held in our private event space, Lillstreet Loft, and include a catered brunch. All ages and skill levels are welcome, but guests must be 21+ to participate in adult beverages.
Date: September 25th, 2016 11-4 pm
Location: Lillstreet Art Center
4401 N. Ravenswood Ave.
Chicago, IL 60640
(773)769-4226
Chicago, IL 60640
(773)769-4226
Link: Sumi-e Class Lillstreet
http://www.chicagoartistsresource.org/events/creative-brunch-series-sumie-e-ink-painting
Destination Asia Festival-Asian Ink Painting Demonstration
Artist Patricia Larkin Green with Large Sumi-e Brush
Japanese Culture Center – 日本文化会館
2016.8.4: Japanese Culture Center – 日本文化会館: Introduction to Sumi-e Course
Three Dahlias One Bee by Patricia Larkin Green
中国遼寧分会後援会賞 Award from China
i-Dreamt-I-Was-a-ButterflybyPatricia-Larkin-GreenW
, Invitational, AnShan City– “ICCPS (International Chinese Calligraphic Art and Ink Painting Society)”, AnShan City, China invited by Society Founder, Ransui Yakata-2015
Honored to receive 中国遼寧分会後援会賞 Award from AnShan City China ICCPS Invitational
Lemont Artists Guild draws top talent for lecture
Lemont Artists Guild to draw on top talent for lecture: Award-winning Larkin Green to demonstrate ink wash painting
(Photo provided by Laurie Peacock and Maggie Rife Ponce)
By RENEE TOMELL – rtomell@shawmedia.com
Sumi-e Ink Ensō Painting demonstration and workshop
Japanese Cultural Center: Nov. 7th, 2015-12:30 Enso Demonstration & Workshop
Patricia Larkin Green’s studio
Scrolls from both the Nakashima Collection and the private collection of the JCC will be on display in addition to Ikebana flower arrangements.
Additionally, an ensō demonstration and sumi-e workshop by Patricia Larkin Green, sumi-e artist, who will demonstrate painting ensō and lead participants in meditation before practicing their own ensō at 12:30 PM on Saturday. The Artist will provide hands-on guidance and discuss a brief history of the ensō (a hand-drawn circle in one uninhibited brushstroke to express a moment when the mind is free to let the body create).
Read More»AnShan City China Exhibition
2015.10.1-10: I am honored to share recognition with esteemed artists of the North America Branch – ICCPS . I have been notified that I have received the 中国遼寧分会後援会賞 Award in AnShan City China for the 2015 exhibition.
i Dreamt I Was a Butterfly by Patricia Larkin Green
Chicago Tribune: Sumi-e Asian Ink Painting
Sumi-e Ink Painting
Three Dahlias One Bee Sumi-e by Patricia Larkin Green
Patricia Larkin Green will demonstrate Sumi-e Ink painting. She is well known as a painter along with her skills in sumi-e ink painting. A turning point for her was learning to paint Sumi-e, (East Asian ink wash painting), where her goal is to capture the soul of the subject. When she paints a flower she is freed from reproduction and inspired to convey its movement and fragrance. Less is more. Her website is: patricialarkingreen.com.
In-Sync with Patricia Larkin Green
click here for my In-synch interview
In-Sync with Patricia Larkin Green (interview)
In this In-Sync post, I have the opportunity to share my interview with Chicago-based artist Patricia Larkin Green. I have known Patricia for a few years. I was thrilled to visit the exhibition of her ongoing series of unmade beds at the President’s Gallery of Chicago State University. These paintings that relate to our intimate spaces capture our sense of humanity and often resemble a surreal landscape of hills and valleys.
Where Dreams Lay
i dreamt i was a butterfly sumi-e painting by Patricia Larkin Green
How do we know if life is not an illusion…
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and what difference does it make?
Chuang Tzu, a contemporary of Mencius, is universally regarded as the greatest Taoist after Lao Tzu. His butterfly dream is probably the most celebrated dream ever to be recorded in the history of Chinese Philosophy, which makes it almost impossible to omit in any serious expositions of Chuang Tzu’s works. Whether or not the dream actually occurred is not a matter of great importance. What is important is that it has captured the minds of generations of Philosophers
Chuang Tzu, however, preferred something more compromising: “When I say you are dreaming, so am I.” In other words, we are all dreaming. This is best illustrated in his butterfly dream story. ‘The passage:
Once upon a time, Chuang Tzu dreamed that he was a butterfly, flying about enjoying itself. It did not know that it was Chuang Chou.
Golden Dream poem and ensō by Patricia Larkin Green Artist
Golden Dream poem and ensō by Patricia Larkin Green Artist
Reciprocity Enso by Patricia Larkin Green
Elliptic Dream
Condense. Seep.
quench quaking roots…
Come.
Golden Magnanimity
illuminate earth
Artist Talk, Sumi-e Painting at Lemont Artist Guild
Artist Talk, Sumi-e Painting at Lemont Artist Guild, Patricia Larkin Green will provide an overview of the sumi-e tradition of Asian ink painting and a demonstration of Zen painting
Date: October 21st, 2015 7-9 pm
Location: Homer Township Public Library
14320 W. 151st Street
Homer Glen, IL 60491
ICCPS Exhibition China October 2015
“ICCPS (International Chinese Calligraphic Art and Ink Painting Society)”, AnShan City, China invited by Society Founder, Ransui Yakata-2014
ICCPS China Exhibition 2015 Poster
October 1-14, 2015
Sumi-e Society of America featured artist Patricia Larkin Green
Sumi-e Society of America member spotlight
“Patricia teaches, gives workshops and engages in speaking formats. Her method for teaching is philosophical. She starts with a meditation to help the transition from the outer world into the inner world. She also believes there is much beauty to be discovered in the use of materials themselves and prefers grinding her own ink to prepare for painting. Her focus is on the process, not the result. Patricia states,” As in life, if you make a mistake, you must go on, you cannot cover it up. Sumi-e (literally ink painting), for me, involves a meditative process. It is impossible to correct the line once on the paper. My hand betrays my inner state, requiring a balance of self-control and spontaneity. Every brush-touch must be fully-charged with meaning, with useless detail eliminated. My intent is to let each mark of my brush meet the paper as an extension of my state of mind. I am working inward as I paint outward. In Sumi-e painting, when you observer what you paint, you become it. You no longer see “the Japanese Crane” as separate from yourself. Sprouting feathers, you throw your head back as you dance with your brush and touch the paper with your breath….””
Award of Excellence: 2014, Jade Buddha Temple-China
Three-Dahlias-one-bee-by-Patricia-Larkin-Green
Award of Excellence: Invitational, Jade Buddha Temple- “ICCPS (International Chinese Calligraphic Art and Ink Painting Society)”, AnShan City, China invited by Society Founder, Ransui Yakata-2014
Sumi-e Paintings on Exhibit at Heller Nature Center in Highland Park
November 2 through January 5th, 2014
Heller Nature Center is located at 2821 Ridge Road, Highland Park, north of Rt. 22..
Exhibiting with artists Reggie Sisker, Lynn Foster, Kay Thomas, Monica Cardestam, Ileane Tatar and Maxine Gladstone
Dixler Orchid I 20 x 16 sumi-e painting by by Patricia Larkin Green
Dixler Orchid II 20 x 16 sumi-e painting by by Patricia Larkin Green
2013 ICCPS Award Of Excellence
Japanese Crane Dancing Right by Patricia Larkin Green
Japanese Crane Dancing Left by Patricia Larkin Green
Patricia Larkin Green
2013 ICCPS
(International Chinese Calligraphic
Art and Ink Painting Artist)
Award of Excellence
for
“Japanese Cranes Mating Dance”:
2013 International Exhibition in China
October 1-October 10th, AnShan City, China
Dance of the Cranes by Patricia Larkin Green
The ICCPS – International Chinese Calligraphy and Ink Painting Society – will hold it’s 3rd annual exhibition in China in October 2013. Calligraphy and sumi-e artists from all over the world will be participating in this prestigious event. Countries include: Japan, China, USA, Canada, Holland, Argentina, Croatia, France, Germany, Australia, and Russia.
The North America Branch of ICCPS is honored to be participating. We will have 12 members represented. They include: Casey Shannon ~ USA Marc Bauer-Maison ~ Canada Tai Oi Yee ~ Canada William Preston ~ USA Kalpa MacLaclan ~ Holland Martha Goedings ~ Holland Alfred Krupa ~ Croatia Patricia Larkin Green ~ USA Patricia Ines Gomes ~ Argentina Meredith McPherson ~ USA Rona Conti ~ USA Alejandro Angio ~ USA
Read More»As in life, if you make a mistake, you must go on, you cannot cover it up.
Sumi-e informs my painting; I begin with the meditative process, stretching to inhabit my subject matter and leaving the mark on paper with my impression. It is a lovely way to create.
Patricia Larkin Green Sumi-e Artist
Madeleine Stanley-Jossem revealed painting as meditation to me. The sumi-e tradition of Asian ink painting from teacher to student moves in a continuum, with no end to the journey for truth. In sumi-e, the brush reveals your truth. The process is important. I learned hand to hand by observing her gracefully sway with her brush, dipping into her soul and tracing the ink like a gentle breath of life over delicate rice paper. Enjoy the discovery and come with me on my journey…
Exquisite Exhibit at the Asia Society.
China’s educated elite, the scholar-officials known as literati (wenren), who managed the empire’s extensive governmental bureaucracy. These public servants — who had to pass rigorous exams in history, literature, and philosophy so they could hold office — were also some of China’s most accomplished poets, calligraphers, and painters.
Asia Society
asiasociety.org
Global non-profit organization. The leading force in forging closer ties between Asia and the West through arts, education, policy and business outreach.
Inhale beauty, Exhale sumi-e…
Sumi-e Paintings (15 photos)
Detail of Crane’s feet by Patricia Larkin Green
PatriciaLarkinGreen_JapaneseDancingCrane_DetailHead
Inhale beauty,
Exhale sumi-e…
Hummingbird sumi-e painting by Patricia Larkin Green
Sumi-e (East Asian ink wash painting) largely informs my work. Meditation and planning are essential. It is impossible to correct the line once on paper. My hand betrays my inner state, requiring a balance of self-control and spontaneity. Before I begin I distill my subject’s essence in my mind. Every brush-touch must be full-charged with meaning, with useless detail eliminated. When I paint a flower I am freed from reproduction and inspired to convey its movement and fragrance.
Hummingbird sumi-e painting by Patricia Larkin Green
Shall We Dance?
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Detail of Crane’s feet by Patricia Larkin Green
Shall we dance…?
♥
Detail of Japanes Crane’s head during the mating dance
In sumi-e painting, when you observe what you paint, you become it.
You no longer see the Japanese Crane as separate from you,
you have feathers and throw your head back as you dance with your brush
and touch the paper with your breath…
FEATHERED FLIGHTS AND FANTASIES
FEATHERED FLIGHTS AND FANTASIES
L’oiseau Libre by Patricia Larkin Green
Featuring the work of:
Jerry Alt & Patricia Larkin Green
Curated by: Barbara Hirschfeld
The Metropolitan Club
233 S. Wacker Drive, 66th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606
Date: Friday, March 1
Time: 7:30 to 9:30
“Sumi-e (East Asian ink wash painting) … Meditation and planning are essential. It is impossible to correct the line once on paper. My hand betrays my inner state, requiring a balance of self-control and spontaneity. I distill my subject’s essence in my mind while grinding the ink. Every brush-touch must be full-charged with meaning, with useless detail eliminated. When I paint a flower I am freed from reproduction and inspired to convey its movement and fragrance.
Read More»White Dahlia by Patricia Larkin Green
golden sunshine dawns
shimmering rays highlight
warmth lengthens this day…
White Dahlia 16 x 20 oil on panel by Larkin Green
free as a bird
PatriciaLarkinGreen L’oiseau libre
Title: L’oiseau libre by Patricia Larkin Green
Feeling free as a bird
Medium: sumi-e ink on rice paper (highly absorbent mulberry paper) mounted on silk scroll
Size: 25” x 14”
Reciprocity receives Juror Award
patricialarkingreen.com
Just confirmed a show at the Metropolitan Club Willis Tower (formerly Sears Tower) January 15 through March 15! Installing show today with curator @Barbara Yarbrough-Hirschfeld. The show is featuring four of my sumi-e scrolls depicting birds alongside the stunning photography work of @Jerry Alt.
2013 Kakizome
My 2013 Kakizome is on the upper left. 自由の鳥closely meaning free as a bird..
My 2013 Kakizome is on the upper left. 自由の鳥 closely meaning free as a bird…
Kakizome (書き初め, literally “first writing”) is a Japanese term for the first calligraphy written at the beginning of a year, traditionally on January 2.
Reciprocity Painting by Patricia Larkin Green
I have had several requests for prints of my painting of Reciprocity (A Pair of Cardinals which was dedicated to Marjorie E. Davidson, Debra Rauschert ‘s mother). kisses to Deb and her family
Reciprocity
Reciprocity sumi-e painting by Patricia Larkin Green
Reciprocity 54 x 15 Sumi-e Painting by Patricia Larkin Green
Reciprocity is one of my sumi-e scrolls enroute from Japan for the second ICCPS exhibit in China opening October 1st
I Dream of Wild Apple Blossoms in Spring…
Wild Apple Dreams Sumi-e painting by Patricia Larkin Green
This scroll is on the way to an exhibit in China!
Meditation On Divine Will
Meditation On Divine Will oil painting of barack Obama in Lincoln’s chair by Patricia Larkin Green
Meditation On Divine Will oil painting by Patricia Larkin Green @ Patricia Larkin Green
I’ve got your back Barack.
Faire la bise
Drie kussen; faire la bise; beso-beso…We all wish to flood your beautiful body with warm sunshine and nature’s gentle strength, and the knowledge that we will continually shower you with our most positive thoughts and love…
Three Kisses 30 x 24 oil on panel by Patricia Larkin Green
“Worrying does not empty tomorrow of it’s troubles, it empties today of it’s strength.”