Introduction to Sumi-e Painting

Connect with Japanese zen philosophy and let your energy flow through expressive ink brush strokes

• Introduction
• Theory of Sumi Painting and Materials
• Basic Techniques
• Shikunshi
• Details and After Care
• Final project

Step into a journey of self-discovery through the ancient art of Sumi-e painting. Japanese artist Koshu guides you through this ancestral art form using ink brush strokes and a meditative practice to create deeply expressive artwork.

Discover a thousand-year-old practice that is both a form of expression and a way of setting the mind. Delve into the history of Sumi-e painting and its intrinsic connection to nature and Zen philosophy. Explore the brushstroke techniques to create all four Shikunshi: an orchid, bamboo, a chrysanthemum, and a plum blossom.