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.
Location: Lillstreet Art Center
Chicago, IL 60640
(773)769-4226
Sumi-e One Day Workshop at Lillstreet
2017.4.25: Sumi-e Painting Workshop at Lillstreet, Sunday, April 25th, 2017 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.
Chicago, IL 60640
(773)769-4226
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 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.
Chicago, IL 60640
(773)769-4226
Live Sumi-e Demonstration
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