The Art of Sumi-e - Naomi Okamoto

The Art of Sumi-e by Naomi Okamoto shares the author’s experience of traditional Japanese ink painting. This paperback edition presents a practical guide to Japanese brushwork and the principles behind Sumi-e.

Key details

• Author: Naomi Okamoto
• Subtitle: Beautiful ink painting using Japanese brushwork
• Format: Paperback
• Pages: 160
• Publisher: Search Press
• Publication date: 10 June 2015

Synopsis

Naomi Okamoto introduces Sumi-e, an established Japanese artform that uses ink, white space and restrained brushstrokes to capture the essence of a subject. Alongside clear instruction, she addresses both the technical approach and the spiritual dimension of the practice, setting the methods within their cultural and historical context.

Illustrated with numerous ink paintings and supported by simple exercises, the book is designed to build practical skills while also explaining the philosophy that underpins this style of painting. Suitable for readers looking to learn Sumi-e and deepen their understanding of its traditions.

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