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Super Simple Sumi-e: Easy Asian Brush Painting for All Ages

Super Simple Sumi-e: Easy Asian Brush Painting for All Ages

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Super Simple Sumi-e teaches children and adults how to create sumi-e paintings with simple techniques and step-by-step picture instructions, featuring various animals, flowers, and bamboo.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 24 pages
Publication date: 01 August 2024
Publisher: Sasquatch Books


Super Simple Sumi-e is a delightful and accessible guide for creative children and curious adults who wish to explore the magic of sumi-e painting. Through simple and easy-to-follow techniques, it teaches how to create beautiful sumi-e brush strokes and depict various subjects, including animals, flowers, and bamboo. The term "sumi-e" means "ink picture" in Japanese, with "sumi" referring to ink and "e" to painting or picture. This style of painting is widely practiced throughout Asia and is often referred to as Asian brush painting.

The guide begins by introducing the basic tools and materials needed for sumi-e painting, including brushes, ink, paper, and a palette. It then guides readers through various brush strokes, such as the vertical stroke, horizontal stroke, and circular stroke, and demonstrates how to use them to create different effects. The book also provides step-by-step picture instructions for creating animals, flowers, and bamboo, allowing readers to follow along and create their own beautiful sumi-e paintings.

One of the key features of Super Simple Sumi-e is its emphasis on simplicity and accessibility. The instructions are clear and concise, making it easy for beginners to get started and for experienced artists to refine their skills. The book also includes tips and tricks for creating different textures and effects, such as using different types of ink or adding highlights and shadows.

In addition to its artistic benefits, sumi-e painting can also be a relaxing and therapeutic activity. The process of creating a painting can be meditative, and the focus on the present moment can help to reduce stress and anxiety. Sumi-e paintings can also be a great way to connect with nature and to appreciate the beauty of the world around us.

Super Simple Sumi-e is a great resource for anyone who wants to learn more about sumi-e painting. Whether you are a child, an adult, or an experienced artist, this guide will provide you with the skills and knowledge you need to create beautiful and meaningful sumi-e paintings. So why not pick up a copy today and start exploring the magic of sumi-e painting?

Super Simple Sumi-e: Unveiling the Magic of Ink Painting


Super Simple Sumi-e is a delightful and accessible guide for creative children and curious adults who wish to explore the magic of sumi-e painting. Through simple and easy-to-follow techniques, it teaches how to create beautiful sumi-e brush strokes and depict various subjects, including animals, flowers, and bamboo. The term "sumi-e" means "ink picture" in Japanese, with "sumi" referring to ink and "e" to painting or picture. This style of painting is widely practiced throughout Asia and is often referred to as Asian brush painting.

The guide begins by introducing the basic tools and materials needed for sumi-e painting, including brushes, ink, paper, and a palette. It then guides readers through various brush strokes, such as the vertical stroke, horizontal stroke, and circular stroke, and demonstrates how to use them to create different effects. The book also provides step-by-step picture instructions for creating animals, flowers, and bamboo, allowing readers to follow along and create their own beautiful sumi-e paintings.

One of the key features of Super Simple Sumi-e is its emphasis on simplicity and accessibility. The instructions are clear and concise, making it easy for beginners to get started and for experienced artists to refine their skills. The book also includes tips and tricks for creating different textures and effects, such as using different types of ink or adding highlights and shadows.

In addition to its artistic benefits, sumi-e painting can also be a relaxing and therapeutic activity. The process of creating a painting can be meditative, and the focus on the present moment can help to reduce stress and anxiety. Sumi-e paintings can also be a great way to connect with nature and to appreciate the beauty of the world around us.

Super Simple Sumi-e is a great resource for anyone who wants to learn more about sumi-e painting. Whether you are a child, an adult, or an experienced artist, this guide will provide you with the skills and knowledge you need to create beautiful and meaningful sumi-e paintings. So why not pick up a copy today and start exploring the magic of sumi-e painting?

Weight: 170g
Dimension: 254 x 216 x 3 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781632175458

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