In this beautiful book, Naomi Okamoto passes on her experience and knowledge of Sumi-e traditional Japanese ink painting that uses only ink, white space and simple brushstrokes to capture the essence of an object, person, animal or scene.
Guiding the reader expertly through the materials required and the techniques involved, successfully conveying as she does so the cultural and historical background to this exquisite artform.
The Author successfully conveys the spiritual as well as the technical aspects of Sumi-e to a contemporary western audience, with her deep understanding of both the technical and spiritual aspects of this ancient art.
There are numerous ink paintings and simple exercises throughout, making this book ideal for anyone wishing to acquire the skills associated with Sumi-e, as well as an understanding of the philosophy behind it.
Publisher: Search Press Edition: BC Paperback Publication: 10 June 2015 Size: 216x280 mm Pages: 160
