Japan Exhibition 2016

Japan Exhibition 2016

Tokyo Japan

June 6 to 12 2016

I am pleased and honored to share with you that I will be representing the North America Branch of ICCPS at the Tokyo Japan art Exhibition 2016. The exhibit is organized by master Ryunosuke Yakata founder of ICCPS - International Chinese Calligraphy and Ink Painting Society. Exhibit runs June 6 - 12, 2016

This show is the work of Ransui Yakata's sumi-e and calligraphy art academy. It includes the work of the directors of the branches of ICCPS - China, France, Russia, and North America. 

My work: Dragon River

Dragon River

Sumi-e by Casey Shannon

15 x 18 Sumi (Ink) on Xuan Paper

This work was mounted and made into a hanging scroll for the show. I will post pictures of the exhibit as soon as I receive them.

Casey Shannon

Director of North America Branch ~ ICCPS

International Chinese Calligraphy and Ink Painting Sociey

国際中国書法国画家協会アメリカ支部：Ms. Casey Shannon　アメリカ現代水墨画家

Copyright ©  Casey Shannon Studio Art. All rights reserved

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Ma (Hemp) Paper

Touching Beach

Sumi-e by Casey Shannon

Sumi (ink) on 12 x 13.5 on Ma Paper 

 

Ma Paper 

I had never painted on Ma (Hemp) paper before I painted this sumi-e. I liked this paper for painting my landscape. This paper is made of wild hemp fibers. It is thin with an elegant natural off white finish. It has fibers showing through the paper which create interest yet the paper is smooth. It is very strong which allows for wet on wet style painting. It is very durable for washes. 

 

Ma Paper is considered a semi-sized paper.. This paper, with it's longer fibers, gives artists the ability to paint wet-on-wet with confidence. A common use for this paper is painting landscapes with washes, clouds, mists and waterfalls. Ma is a favorite of landscape painters because of its ability to handle repetitive washes and shading without pilling or tearing. You can also
use thick, intense color on this paper to achieve lively and vivid results.

 

I got my Ma Paper from Henry at Blue Heron Arts. Henry carries two kinds of Ma Paper. Single and double. Single is very thin yet super strong. Double is thick which can be used for painting or for printing. I have not painted on the double thickness yet but will try it soon. 

You can see more of my recent work using different papers on my website.

Casey Shannon

Director of North America Branch ~ ICCPS

International Chinese Calligraphy and Ink Painting Sociey

国際中国書法国画家協会アメリカ支部：Ms. Casey Shannon　アメリカ現代水墨画家

Copyright ©  Casey Shannon Studio Art. All rights reserved

Casey Shannon Studio

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Carmel Valley Ranch Magazine

Carmel Valley Ranch Magazine

Carmel Valley, CA

I am very pleased to announce that my sumi-e artwork is being featured in Carmel Valley Ranch Magazine along with a few other very talented local artists from CVAA - Carmel Valley Art Association. We have a two page spread. This is the magazine of Carmel Valley Ranch 2016 and is in all the lodges and inns in Carmel Valley. I am very honored to have my sumi-e work represented here.

Can you see my work?

My sumi-e is in the upper left-hand corner of the magazine. It is titled: "Wabi Sabi - Rising Up" and represents the landscape of my life. This painting is actually a commemorative painting in celebration marking 30 years of my stroke. 

You can see more of my sumi-e art on my website.

Casey Shannon

Director of North America Branch ~ ICCPS

International Chinese Calligraphy and Ink Painting Sociey

国際中国書法国画家協会アメリカ支部：Ms. Casey Shannon　アメリカ現代水墨画家

Copyright ©  Casey Shannon Studio Art. All rights reserved

Casey Shannon Studio

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Nothing like a handmade sumi brush!

 Handmade Sumi Brush

There is nothing like a handmade sumi brush by Richard Paldino. The picture above is my sumi brush made by Richard. It is a combination bristle of weasel and goat hair. I first met Richard on Facebook. He makes beautiful brushes for each individual that wants one. He expertly  carves the handle from Orange wood.  Richard asks you how you paint, which hand you use, and where do you hold the handle so he can make just the right brush for you! My brush is infused with spirit and love from it's maker and I am honored to use it.

My Bristle in the Making

Step One

My Bristle in the Making

Step Two

My Bristle in the Making
Step Three

Richard Paldino can be contacted through FaceBook

Casey Shannon

Director of North America Branch ~ ICCPS

International Chinese Calligraphy and Ink Painting Sociey

国際中国書法国画家協会アメリカ支部：Ms. Casey Shannon　アメリカ現代水墨画家

Copyright ©  Casey Shannon Studio Art. All rights reserved

Casey Shannon Studio

 

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