Introduction to Sumi-e Painting
A course by Koshu (Akemi Lucas) , Artist and Teacher
Joined October 2020
Connect with Japanese zen philosophy and let your energy flow through expressive ink brush strokes
Connect with Japanese zen philosophy and let your energy flow through expressive ink brush strokes
Joined October 2020
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.
What will you learn in this online course?
23 lessons & 18 downloads
- 100% positive reviews (487)
- 14,533 students
- 23 lessons (4h 44m)
- 18 additional resources (9 files)
- Online and at your own pace
- Available on the app
- Audio: English
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- Level: Beginner
- Unlimited access forever
What is this course's project?
Create a Sumi-e painting of plum blossoms in moonlight.
Projects by course students
Who is this online course for?
This course is for anyone interested in discovering the art of Sumi-e painting.
Requirements and materials
You don’t need any previous experience to take this course; just a desire to explore Sumi-e painting.
As for materials, you’ll need felt cloth, a paperweight, an inkstone, an ink stick or liquid ink, 2 water jars, 4 small plates, paintbrushes of various sizes, different types of paper, paper towels, a thick piece of paper cut into a circle, an old toothbrush, and a sieve or metal mesh.
Reviews
A course by Koshu (Akemi Lucas)
Koshu is an artist with a deep connection to the Zen philosophy related to Japanese calligraphy and Sumi-e painting. She became a qualified calligraphy teacher at 24 and had her own calligraphy school with over 250 students until she relocated to the UK. She continues to share her passion with others through workshops and courses across the country.
Koshu creates commissions for a wide range of international clients. Her latest work can be seen on labels for KokoroGin, the 2019 Rugby World Cup, and in advertising campaigns related to the 2020 Tokyo Olympic games.
Content
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U1
Introduction
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About Me
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Influences
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What Will We Do in This Course?
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U2
Theory of Sumi Painting and Materials
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What Is Sumi Painting?
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What is Shikunshi?
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Materials and How to Set Up for Sumi Painting
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U3
Basic Techniques
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How to Choose Paper and Ink
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Ink Density
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Basic Techniques
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Basic Ink Effects
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U4
Shikunshi
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Basic Brush Practice Movements for Orchid 1
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Basic Brush Practice Movements for Orchid 2
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Basic Brush Practice Movement for Bamboo 1
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Basic Brush Practice Movement for Bamboo 2
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Basic Brush Practice Movement for Chrysanthemum 1
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Basic Brush Practice Movement for Chrysanthemum 2
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Basic Brush Practice Movement for Plum Blossom 1
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Basic Brush Practice Movement for Plum Blossom 2
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Basic Brush Practice Movement for Plum Blossom 3
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Basic Brush Practice Movement for Plum Blossom 4
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Basic Brush Practice Movement for Plum Blossom 5
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U5
Details and After Care
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How to Include the Moonlight
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How to Prepare Your Artwork for Framing
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FP
Final project
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Introduction to Sumi-e Painting
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andrearosa1969
el curso es completo y muy hermoso, la profe transmite su amor por este arte. lo recomiendo .
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pumm
And it's easy to understand and follow.
lazarova.iren
I love this course!
ddesenepart
Very interesting and well explained course ! I've learned new practices.
motschl
Great course, the individual steps are easy to understand and it is a lot of fun to use all the different options and techniques.