Abstract

Learn the basics of ink painting with easy-to-understand explanations. With many examples and tips for improvement, even beginners can paint authentic ink paintings. Why not try painting various motifs such as flowers, plants, landscapes, and animals such as the zodiac signs using ink painting that makes use of your sensibility? Chapter 1: Choosing tools and basic brushes / Chapter 2: Basic drawing techniques / Chapter 3: Advanced drawing techniques / Chapter 4: Decorating everyday items with ink paintings (fans, hand fans, envelopes, tableware, book covers, paper bags, postcards) / Chapter 5: Drawing seasonal greetings (zodiac signs, New Year, happy occasions, spring, summer, fall, winter) ◆This book is a new edition of "Revised New Edition: Introduction to Ink Painting for Beginners" (Shufunotomosha). Some examples have been changed.

Author’s Information

Shiozawa Gyokusei: Chairman and judging committee chairman of the Japan Suibokuga Association, chairman of the Seizankai Association, and chairman of the Japan Suibokuga Academy. He studied under Maeda Seison and Yamada Gyokuun. As an ink painting artist, he has received numerous awards, including the Minister of Education Award in 1992 and the Tokyo Governor's Award in 1993. He is a leading figure in the Japanese ink painting world. He teaches ink painting at Asahi Culture Center and other places, and has many students. He has also appeared on television, including the NHK Shumi Yuyuyu "My First Ink Painting." His recent publications include "Learn the Basics: Ink Painting from the Beginner's Level" (Nittosho Publishing).