The Grass Orchid Path: New Class Series in 2022
The Path of the Four Gentlemen
The Grass Orchid Path
2022 Feb/March Sumi-e on Sunday: The Grass Orchid Path
Grass Orchid on Rock by Patricia Larkin Green Sumi-e painting
Time: Sundays 10:30 AM – 12:30 PM
Dates: Feb 20, 27, March 6, 13,
2022 Feb/ March Sumi-e on Tuesday: The Grass Orchid Path
Time: Tuesday 3:00 PM CT- 5:00 PM CT
Dates: Feb 22, March 1, 8, 15,
The emphasis is on the process! The Class will review the foundations of Sumi-e.
- Introduction to an appreciation of Chinese/Japanese calligraphy and painting
- “Four Treasures” (The ink stick, the ink stone, brush and paper) , the equipment and supplies
- Basic exercise on painting Grass Orchid leaves, petals, rocks and the basic composition of a Grass Orchid painting
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- Each class 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: The Grass Orchid Path”
- Int & Adv. will focus on Leaves, Petals, Rocks and composing paintings 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.