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.
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.
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!
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
“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 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.
Chicago, IL 60640
(773)769-4226