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Tuesday, June 11, 2019

SSA ~ Sumi Society of America Exhibition

Mountain Music by Casey Shannon

I am so pleased to share with you that "Mountain Music" has been juried into the annual sumi-e exhibition of SSA - Sumi-e Society of America. I have been a member of this association for several years. However, I had not entered my work before for consideration in the annual exhibit.

This year the exhibition will be in Bloomington, Minnesota. at the Bloomington Center for the arts. The jurors are Yuming Zhu for sumi-e and Hong Zhang for calligraphy. The exhibit will be from August 9 to September 20, 2019. I am so pleased my work was accepted for this show.


Framed Mountain Music
This photo is similar as to how "Mountain Music" will look framed and presented in the exhibition. All entries must be framed and matted to certain specifications.

This image is very special to me. I painted this the morning that my service dog Gabe passed away. He left me very suddenly and unexpectedly not too long ago. I painted this just before he went to the rainbow bridge. Therefore, I consider this Gabe's painting.

Gabe ~ Service Dog Extraordinaire
Casey Shannon
Director of North America Branch ~ ICCPS
International Chinese Calligraphy and Ink Painting Society
 
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
  Casey Shannon Studio Art. 
Copyright ©  Casey Shannon Studio Art. All rights reserved


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Friday, May 24, 2019

Sumi-e Watercolor Impressions

Sumi-e Watercolor Impressions

High Places by Casey


Morning by Casey

As many of you that read my posts over the years know, I am a college instructor as well as a sumi artist. Well, I have great news today! My grades were turned in yesterday at the college which has freed me up to do more art this summer. I am very excited about that!

These two Sumi-e Watercolor Impressions were created yesterday on the first day of my summer vacation. I hope you enjoy seeing them. Using watercolor paper, sumi (ink), and Japanese watercolors. My sketches are minimalist. My painting philosophy is "Less is More'. 

I was taught this way of thinking in art college when I attended Chouinard Art School in Los Angeles. It was in Mr. Moore's design class that I first learned it. That was a long time ago. However, as I progressed toward my passion of CBP (Chinese Brush Painting) or in Japan called Sumi-e, this way of thinking about painting stayed with me and has served me well.
 
These images are available from my Fine Art America site. 
 
If you have the time, I would love for you to visit my art website. It's quite nice!

Casey Shannon
Director of North America Branch ~ ICCPS

International Chinese Calligraphy and Ink Painting Society

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
  Casey Shannon Studio Art. 
Copyright ©  Casey Shannon Studio Art. All rights reserved


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Saturday, February 23, 2019

Sumi Watercolor Sketches

Sumi Watercolor Sketches

Mt. Fuji at Summertime
by Casey Shannon

On a cold winters day, it's always nice to find a pleasant activity to do indoors. I am having a bit of fun today creating some sumi watercolor sketches. Using watercolor paper, sumi (ink), and Japanese watercolors. My sketches are minimalist. My painting philosophy is "Less is More'. 

I was taught this way of thinking in art college when I attended Chouinard Art School in Los Angeles. It was in Mr. Moore's design class that I first learned it. That was a long time ago. However, as I progressed toward my passion of CBP (Chinese Brush Painting) or in Japan called Sumi-e, this way of thinking about painting stayed with me and has served me well.

Here are a few of my sketches.


 River Bank by Casey Shannon



 Wicked Bamboo by Casey Shannon



 Winter Peace by Casey Shannon



 Winter Scene by Casey Shannon



If you have the time, I would love for you to visit my art website. It's quite nice!



Casey Shannon
Director of North America Branch ~ ICCPS

International Chinese Calligraphy and Ink Painting Society

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
  Casey Shannon Studio Art. 
Copyright ©  Casey Shannon Studio Art. All rights reserved


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Thursday, January 10, 2019

Year of the Pig/Boar - 2019

This is my Chinese Zodiac Sign

2019 is a Year of the Pig according to the Chinese zodiac, and it's an Earth Pig year. Years of the Pig include 1935, 1947, 1959, 1971, 1983, 1995, 2007, 2019, and 2031. In Chinese astrology, each year belongs to a Chinese zodiac animal according to the 12-year cycle. 

Pigs are diligent, compassionate, and generous. They have great concentration: once they set a goal, they will devote all their energy to achieving it. Though Pigs rarely seek help from others, they will not refuse to give others a hand. Pigs never suspect trickery, so they are easily fooled. 


General speaking, Pigs are relatively calm when facing trouble. No matter how difficult the problems are Pigs encounter, they can handle things properly and carefully. They have a great sense of responsibility to finish what they are engaged in. 




Wood, Fire, Earth, Gold, and Water Pigs

In Chinese element theory, each zodiac sign is associated with one of the five elements: Gold (Metal), Wood, Water, Fire, and Earth. An Earth Pig comes once in a 60-year cycle. It is theorized that a person's characteristics are decided by their birth year's zodiac animal sign and element.
Each year is also associated with one of five elements, and 2019 is an Earth Pig year.
 
Type of Pig Characteristics
Wood Pig (1935, 1995) Good-natured, lovely, easy-going, generous, brave but irritable
Fire Pig (1947, 2007) Ambitious, persevering, but impatient
Earth Pig (1959, 2019) Communicative, popular among their friends, with a strong sense of time keeping
Gold Pig (1971, 2031) Broad-minded, amicable, and willing to help others
Water Pig (1923, 1983) Gentle, modest, earnest, responsible, but subjective in life

Career Prospects

Pig's will have a small setback in their careers in 2019. But everything will turn out for the good when they begin moving. For entrepreneurs, it's a good year to develop their businesses. The last months of 2019 are the best time for Pigs to achieve their goals.

Health

Health-wise, Pigs will have an average time in 2019. Pigs are advised to find a balance between work and rest. What's more, they should pay attention to traffic safety when on the road.

Finances

Pigs will have very good financial prospects in 2019. Pigs will do well in their investments and get well rewarded.

Love

2019 is a lucky year for male Pigs in their relationships. Male Pigs will meet an attractive woman easily this year.
For female Pigs, your relationship's development will not be as good as for males of your sign. You will need to spend more time on finding a partner but suffer a temporary lack of progress. 

Is Pig Year 2019 a Lucky Year?

According to Chinese astrology, in the year of their birth sign (本命年běnmìngnián /bnn-ming-nyen/ 'origin (of) life year') people offend Tai Sui, the god of age in Chinese mythology, and so have bad luck. Therefore Pigs should be more careful about all aspects of their lives in the year of their birth sign.

The 12 Chinese Zodiac

rat ox tiger rabbit dragon snake horse goat monkey rooster dog pig



Artist Seal/Chop
Carved by Anna Pantsireva of Hungary - ICCPS
North America Branch Member 

Casey Shannon
Director of North America Branch ~ ICCPS

International Chinese Calligraphy and Ink Painting Society

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
  Casey Shannon Studio Art. 
Copyright ©  Casey Shannon Studio Art. All rights reserved


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