Description
Day #1: We will paint “Winter scape” with sumi ink only. No leaves on trees, just branches in snowy weather. Trees have thrived under cold weather. Their roots are still strongly growing toward spring. This is very good exercise to paint any kind of tree in future. After painting trees, we will give a wash in background. We must wait for painting completely dry so that we can put some snow later.
Day #2: We will paint “Crane & Turtle” with Sumi ink.
They are the symbol of longevity in Japan. They say, “Crane live for a thousand and a tortoise lives ten thousand years.” This combination of subjects is often used to decorate variety of art facts for happy occasions. At the beginning of a new year, I may you live as long. If we have a time, we can also paint “Welcoming cat” with sumi ink and watercolors.
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 mkro8836@aol.com.
Please mention SUMI-E in the Subject Line.
