Adventures in Brush Painting

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Virginia Lloyd-Davies, author of  "Mindful Artist: Sumi-e Painting" has been painting and teaching sumi-e and Chinese brush techniques for 43 years. Purchase videos in her website store or check out her YouTube channel.

Sumi-e Painting of black ink bird on branch

Simple Sumi-e Bird

Introduction: What is Sumi-e? Sumi-e (ink wash painting from Japan) and Chinese brush painting are based on Asian calligraphy. Subjects are painted with simple strokes, using the tip or the side of the brush.
Here's How: Watch the video and follow the 7 simple steps to create this bird. You will need bottled Chinese ink, a small pointed Chinese brush and a selection of colors of your choice. Absorbent Xuan "rice" paper or newsprint works best.

Virginia
Lloyd-Davies

Painting in sumi-e and Chinese brush technique since 1976 in 'splashing ink' style has taught me to appreciate the delights of spontaneity. Just as in life, there is no 'perfection' in painting, but there is much joy. Come join me in this adventure!