by Lilith Ohan | Feb 1, 2017 | Blog, Learn SUMI-E, Sumi-e
Since I published my course “Sumi-e Painting of a Rooster Using Its Calligraphy” I have been getting quite a few comments and questions about the idea of using the calligraphic language or calligraphic strokes to paint. It is somehow viewed as an unusual way of...
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 | 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....
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