Sumi-e: The Art of Japanese Ink Painting

201 Pages·2010·13.75 MB·English

by  Shozo Sato

S H O Z O SAT O

THE ART OF JAPANESE INK PAINTING
sumi-e

TUTTLE PUBLISHING
Tokyo · Rutland,Vermont · Singapore

Contents

Preface
7
Introduction: Suiboku-ga and Sumi-e
9

[CHAPTER 1] The Art of Black Ink

The Relationship between Calligraphy and Painting
14
Knowing the Difference between a
Pen and a Brush: Energy
14
Practicing with Ei, Dai and Wa
15
Learning from Classic Masterpieces
19

[CHAPTER 2] FourTreasures in the Studio

Brushes: Types, Effects and Care
24
Paper: The Foundation
31
Black Ink: Variations in Tone
32
Suzuri: The Stone for Grinding Ink
35
Other Studio Tools
36
Seals
39

[CHAPTER 3] How to Use the Brush
Basic Brush Use
44
Special Effects
54
Stamping, Nijimi, Dot and Splash Techniques
54
Mist and Fog Techniques
56
Dry Brush Techniques
57
White Out Techniques
58
Wrinkled Paper Technique
60
Application of Gold or Silver Leaf and Dust
61

[CHAPTER 4] Landscape Painting Techniques

1. Indian Peaks
66
2. Collegiate Peaks
70
3. After the First Snow
74
4. Murmuring Surf
76
5. Islet with a Pine Tree
78
6. Navarro River in Moonlight
80
7. Pine Breeze in the Moonlight
82
8. Dragon Pine
86
9. Fury of the Pacific
88
10. Arches National Park
94
11. Canyonlands: Anasazi Towers
96
12. Monument Valley
98
13. Chillon Castle on Lake Geneva
100
14. Salzburg Castle and Bishop’s Residence
102
15. Mountain Cascades in Suiboku-ga
104
16. Mountain Cascades in Sumi-e
108

[CHAPTER 5] Trees, Bamboo, Flowers & Grasses
Painting Trees
113
Basic Techniques
114
1. Two Pines
118
2: Pine Breeze: Screen for the Tea Ceremony
122
Painting Bamboo
126
1. Morning Breeze
130
2. Hope
131
3. Gust of Wind and Rain
132
4. Summer Rain
133
5. Tarashi Komi Bamboo
134
Painting Flowering Plum
136
1. Pink and White Flowering Plum
136
2. Aged Flowering Plum
140
3. Fragrance of Plum under the Moonlight
142
Painting Lilies
144
1. Stargazer Lily in Gold Paint
144
2. Stargazer Lily in Traditional Japanese Style
146
3. Stargazer Lily in Tarashi Komi Technique
148
4. Stargazer Lily in Sumi-e
149
5. Calla Lily in Tarashi Komi Technique
150
6. Calla Lily in Suiboku-ga
152
Painting the Shobu Iris
154
1. Shobu Iris in Sumi-e
154
2. Shobu Iris with Silver Background
156
3. Shobu Iris in Tarashi Komi Technique
157
Painting Grasses
160
A Setting Sun in Autumn: Painted Door
160

[CHAPTER 6] Innovative Uses for Sumi-e

1. Creation of the Universe: Sliding Doors (Fusuma)
164
2. Flexibility in Composition: A Four-Panel Door
168
3. Sliding Doors to Hide Utility Area
170
4. A Folding Screen
174
5. The Tokonoma: Mounting Your Paintings as Scrolls 176

[CHAPTER 7] Mounting Your Paintings

The Mizubari Technique
180
The Ura Uchi Technique (Categories A & B)
181
The Traditional Hyogu Technique
185
How to Make Sizing Formula
188
How to Size Paper
189

Glossary
190
Where to Purchase Asian Art Supplies
191
Acknowledgments
192

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