Description
This course is broken into two sections:
The first day you will study plum blossoms This is the fourth subject to learn for every beginner after chrysanthemum, orchid and bamboo. After these four subjects, you can paint almost everything that you want to paint. We call these four subjects, “Four Gentlemen”. These four are symbol of gentlemen because they may bend with wind, the storm and rain, but they never break, and they always come back when the season comes. They are true gentlemen of courage and endurance. The second day will focus on vegetables This is a very popular subject for Sumi-e and we are
very familiar from our everyday life. Sometimes they are accompanied with a dish, basket, and even insects.
Supply List:
If you already have tools, please bring them, including papers.
If this is your first time to learn Sumi-E painting, and you don’t have any tools, and if you want to have them, you can purchase the following from Oriental Art Supply (OAS) at www.orientalartsupply.com or 800-969-4471.
• Item No. P03M Moon Palace Paper ($12.00)
• Item No. SETDV601 Orchid & Bamboo Beg. Set ($50.00)
If you do not wish to purchase supplies, you can borrow some tools from the instructor.
Everyone should bring the following:
• Paper towels
• Felt fabric (black or brown, 1 yard)
• White porcelain dish (cake plate size)
• Water bowl
• News print paper (either 12”x18” or 18”x24”
• Bottled Sumi-ink (available at Art & Frame, Sarasota or OAS No. 104 Best Bottle Ink ($15.00)
If you have any questions, please contact me at 941-918-8151 or email me at [email protected].
Please mention SUMI-E in the Subject Line.
