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

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.

Sumi-e Zoom classes with Patricia Larkin Green

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

Honored to Receive Second Grand Prize

Autumn Fragrance by Patricia Larkin Green, Second Grand Price International Chinese Calligraphy and Painting in China

Autumn Fragrance Sumi-e Scroll by Patricia Larkin Green

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

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 (Ink Painting) Class at Japanese Cultural Center 日本文化会館

Sumi-e Painting 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

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.

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.