Article · Sumie
Sumi-e Lesson for Beginners
- Type
- Article
- Level
- Beginner
- Price
- Free
- Published
- 2007
About this lesson
Explains grinding the ink stick and loading ink into the brush, which it calls the key skill. Demonstrates straight strokes, side strokes, fine lines and bamboo leaves, with answers on paper wrinkling and gradation.
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