In this Japanese ink painting book, renowned Japanese master Shozo Sato offers his teaching on the beautiful art of sumi-e painting.
 
Sumi-e: The Art of Japanese Ink Painting provides step-by-step, photo-by-photo instructions to guide learners in the correct form, motions, and techniques of Japanese sumi-e painting.
 
It features gorgeous images, practical advice, and guided instructions for 35 paintings. From waterfalls to bamboo, learners paint their way to understanding Sumi-e- a style of painting that is characteristically Asian and has been practiced for over 1,000 years. Although it's sometimes confused with calligraphy, as the tools used are the same, Sumi-e instead tries to capture the essence of an object or scene in the fewest possible strokes.
 
This all-in-one resource also provides a timeline of brush painting history, a glossary of terms, a guide to sources, and an index, making it a tool to use and treasure for amateurs and professionals. This sumi-e introduction is ideal for anyone with a love of Japanese art or the desire to learn to paint in a classic Asian style.
 
All disc content is alternatively accessible on tuttlepublishing.com/downloadable-content.
 
Physical Info: 1.0" H x 12.0" L x 9.4" W (3.15 lbs) 192 pages