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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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:
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
Sumi-e Painting 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