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 | Apr 29, 2015 | Blog, Sumi-e, TAO Teaching for Artists
Tao Te Ching Verse 29* Those who wish to take the world and control it I see that they cannot succeed The world is a sacred instrument One cannot control it The one who controls it will fail The one who grasps it will lose Because all things: Either lead or follow...
by Lilith Ohan | Apr 22, 2015 | Blog, Learn SUMI-E, Sumi-e, Thoughts on Art
I am playing the game of life…. better, a role in the play called “Life” – with ups and downs, certainties and doubts, joys and sorrows. Then, I lay out the paper, prepare the ink, take the brush …… the story stops like having pushed the...
by Lilith Ohan | Feb 26, 2015 | Sumi-e
As my readers know already, I have been interpreting (or attempting to) Tao Te Ching verses, applied to artists. I am a Sumi-e artist and I find these verses complement the Sumi-e way of creating, that is working with the opposite forces (yin and yang) and constantly...
by Lilith Ohan | Feb 19, 2015 | Blog, Sumi-e, TAO Teaching for Artists
Verse 26* Heaviness is the root of lightness Quietness is the master of restlessness Therefore the sages travel an entire day Without leaving the heavy supplies Even though there are luxurious sights They are composed and transcend beyond How can the lords of ten...
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