Japanese Ink-Painting (Sumi-e) (Virtual)
What to expect
- Learn Sumi-e, the Japanese art of ink wash-painting in this unique virtual class
- Depict the spirit of the objects you paint
- Embrace an art form beloved by some of the world's greatest artists
- Paint the essence by mastering your brush strokes
About this Activity
"If we study Japanese art, we see a man who is undoubtedly wise, philosophic and intelligent, who spends his time doing what? ...He studies a single blade of grass."
-Vincent van Gogh
Sumi-e is the art of ink wash-painting. Practiced for over one-thousand years, Sumi-e depicts the spirit or essence of an object rather than its outward appearance. Using the fewest possible strokes, you'll learn the techniques that are fundamental to embracing the art form loved by the greats, including van Gogh himself.
-Vincent van Gogh
Sumi-e is the art of ink wash-painting. Practiced for over one-thousand years, Sumi-e depicts the spirit or essence of an object rather than its outward appearance. Using the fewest possible strokes, you'll learn the techniques that are fundamental to embracing the art form loved by the greats, including van Gogh himself.
Key Highlights
Price | $20.00 per guest |
Duration / Session | 75 min |
# Sessions | 1 |
Rating | 14 positive reviews |
About the Teacher
Chifung (Mathew) Wong received his Ph.D in Fine Art at Kyushu Sangyo University Japan in 2006. He was a graduate research assistant and lecturer at K.S. University, Department of Fine Art, Faculty of Fine Arts from 2003 to 2007. His artwork is inspired by the cultures of Macau, Japan, and the United States. He tries to keep using traditional Japanese painting skills in his watercolor (Sumi-e) paintings and adds beautiful color to make the piece more modernistic. He has exhibited his pieces in Japan, the United States, and Australia.
Cancellation Policy
There are no refunds; all sales are final.