Sumi = InkSumi-e = Ink Painting
Ink and wash painting is an East Asian type of brush painting also known as wash painting or by its Japanese name sumi-e (墨絵). Ink and wash painting is also known by its Chinese name shui-mo hua (水墨畫, Japanese suibokuga (水墨画 ), Korean sumukhwa). Only black ink , the same as used in East Asian calligraphy is used, in various concentrations. My Sumi-e above is called Bell Light and is an example of contemporary Sumi-e (ink painting). I have used a bit of blue and silver Japanese watercolor in addition to the Sumi (ink). This Sumi-e is called Bell Light by accomplished artist Casey Shannon. It was inspired by sitting quietly in my garden on a summer day.
One of my favorite images. I have this piece of art in my office. Everyone who walks by has to stop and comment on the beauty of the work.
ReplyDeleteI am pleased this has brought a sence of beauty to your workplace. Thank you for your support.
ReplyDeleteThanks for clarifying the meaning of the words, I'd been confused about that!
ReplyDeleteSmbhax....you are very welcome. I am pleased that I was able to clear that up for you. :-) Casey
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