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)
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
Sumi-e Painting (Beginning and Advanced)
Sunday June 17th 10:00 – 12:00.: 5 weeks for $150.00 Drop in is $35.00
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.
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
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
Saturday, April 14th
1-3PM
Workshop Fee: $60.00
*Bring a photo of your pet and take home your own work of art!
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.
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
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
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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.