2021 Sumi-e Zoom classes
Japanese Culture Center with Patricia Larkin Green
will continue in 2021
Dates: February 7, 14, 21, and 28
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 4, 11, 18, 25
Time: 10:30 to 12:30 a.m
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
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.
Chicago Botanic Gardens Big Brush Painting
2017.7.9: Ikenobo Ikebana Big Brush Shodo Performance Saturday, May 20th & 21st at 1-1:30 PM
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.
Chicago, IL 60640
(773)769-4226
Big Brush Painting at Origami in the Garden
Big Brush Painting at Origami in the Garden
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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”

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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:
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
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