Art meets meditation in the ancient Asian technique of ink wash painting. A contemporary award winner will show how it’s done when the Lemont Artists Guild presents a demonstration by Patricia Larkin Green.
“Zen Painting with Ink” Interview with Larkin Green
Patricia Larkin Green Sumi-e Artist
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
Patricia Larkin Green Lillstreet Art Center Sumi-e Demonstration
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.
Creative Brunch Series workshops are held in our private event space, Lillstreet Loft, and include a catered brunch. All ages and skill levels are welcome, but guests must be 21+ to participate in adult beverages.
Location: Lillstreet Art Center
4401 N. Ravenswood Ave.
Chicago, IL 60640
(773)769-4226
Chicago, IL 60640
(773)769-4226
Link: Sumi-e Class Lillstreet
Supplies: Sumi-e Kit
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.
Patricia Larkin Green Sumi-e Painting
Location: Lillstreet Art Center
4401 N. Ravenswood Ave.
Chicago, IL 60640
(773)769-4226
Chicago, IL 60640
(773)769-4226
Link: Sumi-e Class Lillstreet
Supplies: Sumi-e Kit
Sumi-e One Day Workshop at Lillstreet
2017.4.25: Sumi-e Painting Workshop at Lillstreet, Sunday, April 25th, 2017 11-4 pm
Patricia Larkin Green Lillstreet Art Center Sumi-e Demonstration
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.
Creative Brunch Series workshops are held in our private event space, Lillstreet Loft, and include a catered brunch. All ages and skill levels are welcome, but guests must be 21+ to participate in adult beverages.
Location: Lillstreet Art Center
4401 N. Ravenswood Ave.
Chicago, IL 60640
(773)769-4226
Chicago, IL 60640
(773)769-4226
Link: Sumi-e Class Lillstreet
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 Live Painting
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
Live Sumi-e Demonstration
Patricia Larkin Green Live Painting
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
Larkin Green will be demonstrating Asian Ink Painting at Lillstreet during Ravenswood ArtWalk
Artist Patricia Larkin Green on right showing some of her scrolls after China ICCPS exhibition
On Saturday September 10th from 2-3 PM with Lillstreet Art Center located at:
4401 N. Ravenswood Ave.
Chicago, IL 60640
Painting and Drawing room B: third floor in the main building
Artist Patricia Larkin Green demonstrates Asian Ink Painting
Artist Patricia Larkin Green displays brushes for Asian Ink Painting
Lemont Artists Guild draws top talent for lecture
Lemont Artists Guild to draw on top talent for lecture: Award-winning Larkin Green to demonstrate ink wash painting
(Photo provided by Laurie Peacock and Maggie Rife Ponce)
By RENEE TOMELL – rtomell@shawmedia.com
Sumi-e Ink Ensō Painting demonstration and workshop
Japanese Cultural Center: Nov. 7th, 2015-12:30 Enso Demonstration & Workshop
Patricia Larkin Green’s studio
Scrolls from both the Nakashima Collection and the private collection of the JCC will be on display in addition to Ikebana flower arrangements.
Additionally, an ensō demonstration and sumi-e workshop by Patricia Larkin Green, sumi-e artist, who will demonstrate painting ensō and lead participants in meditation before practicing their own ensō at 12:30 PM on Saturday. The Artist will provide hands-on guidance and discuss a brief history of the ensō (a hand-drawn circle in one uninhibited brushstroke to express a moment when the mind is free to let the body create).
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Sumi-e Ink Painting
Three Dahlias One Bee Sumi-e by Patricia Larkin Green
Patricia Larkin Green will demonstrate Sumi-e Ink painting. She is well known as a painter along with her skills in sumi-e ink painting. A turning point for her was learning to paint Sumi-e, (East Asian ink wash painting), where her goal is to capture the soul of the subject. When she paints a flower she is freed from reproduction and inspired to convey its movement and fragrance. Less is more. Her website is: patricialarkingreen.com.