Mar 6, 2021Japanese Brush: Gift from NatureIn China, people started using brushes even before the 11th century BC. Later, it was introduced to Japan and used for copying Buddhist scriptures as well as making administrative documents. …Creativity2 min readCreativity2 min read
Jan 5, 2021Sumi-e: An Art Form based 100% in NatureYears ago, a gallery owner told me that her uncle was a painter who suffered from bad health. She believed this was caused by the chemical art materials he used. If you are a painter of Sumi-e (Japanese traditional ink painting), you are lucky! You will only use natural materials. …Love2 min readLove2 min read
Dec 25, 2020Secrets of Sumi-e PaintingThe most important thing when you paint Sumi-e (Japanese traditional ink painting) is to try not to paint well. What does that mean? First of all, try to find something beautiful and observe it closely. If it is a strawberry, touch, smell and taste it. If it is a rose…Love2 min readLove2 min read
