by Lilith Ohan | Nov 23, 2016 | Blog, Learn SUMI-E, Sumi-e
As I have explained in my previous two posts, we Westerners need to develop few skills that Eastern artists have in them traditionally. To understand this post better, I would recommend you to read them prior to reading this. If you haven’t read them already...
by Lilith Ohan | Nov 17, 2016 | Blog, Learn SUMI-E, Sumi-e
In my previous post, I addressed the obstacles that those who live in the Western face in learning to paint in Sumi-e style. Before getting into describing the method I teach, I have to share some background information that served as the catalyst for my teaching...
by Lilith Ohan | Nov 11, 2016 | Blog, Learn SUMI-E, Sumi-e
The art of painting and writing started in China and was then later adopted by Japan, Korea, and Vietnam. Together they influenced the development of writing within all areas. The key trait which lead to this transparent form of influence were calligraphic characters...
by Lilith Ohan | Oct 26, 2016 | Blog, Learn SUMI-E
As promised in my previous blog post, I am sharing my thoughts on why I like to paint in Sumi-e style and spirit. I could write a book on this and no matter what I say, I will not do justice to it. To keep it simple, throughout the years of art schooling at Concordia...
by Lilith Ohan | Sep 9, 2016 | Blog, Learn SUMI-E
I have been painting and drawing in a Zen-influenced way or should I say my life and art has been influenced by Zen for many years now. I think I have come to understand (more or less of course) as to what it is that appeals to me about living and creating this way....
by Lilith Ohan | Aug 17, 2016 | Blog, Learn SUMI-E, Thoughts on Art
After a long break from Blogging, I am back. It did indeed take a lot of time and energy from me to write them, as every sentence I wrote was coming through me, from depth; a place where usually I don’t visit often with my mind. I am there though when I paint,...
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