The Plum Blossom Path-Virtual Sumi-e class

The Path of the Four “Nobles”

2022 March/April Sumi-e on Sunday: The Grass Orchid Path

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Time: Sundays 10:30 AM – 12:30 PM

Dates: March 27, April 3, 10 & 24 (skip Easter Sunday)

Time: Tuesday 3:00 PM CT- 5:00 PM CT

Dates: March 29, April 5, 12 & 19

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 The Plum Blossom Trunks, Branches, petals and the basic composition of a Plum Blossom painting.
- 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 Nobles (Gentlemen): The Plum Blossom Path”
Int & Adv. will focus on Trunks, Branches, petals 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.All levels are welcome, plan to let go and have fun while learning a few new stroke techniques.
If you need course materials a full sumi-e kit is available here.

Beginning Tutorial Lessons are on YouTube. Please subscribe to Larkin Green Studio YouTube Channel. New lessons will be added on a regular basis