Art Podcast

Art Podcast

Casey Shannon Studio

On June 16, 2020, I was asked to do a podcast as an invited artist talking about sumi for: "Let's Talk Art With Brooke". Doing a podcast was a new experience for me. I loved doing it and it was a lot of fun. I found Brooke to be a lovely person and very welcoming. If you have time to listen, I hope that you enjoy it.

Here is a link to the podcast: ( 30 minutes)

https://letstalkartwithbrooke.com/2020/06/16/casey-shannons-sumi-art/

Journey of Flowers by Casey

Casey Shannon

Director of North America Branch ~ ICCPS
International Chinese Calligraphy and Ink Painting Society

Casey Shannon Studio Art.

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Award of Excellence

Healing Art Exibition 2020

Award of Excellence

Award Winner

Winter by Casey Shannon

Sumi-e 

I am in the words of Renee Phillips an " incredible contemporary sumi-e artist who brings her own creative vision to paintings that express poetic simplicity, peace and harmony. Imagine relaxing or meditating in front of them. (She offers originals and prints!) She recently won an Award of Excellence in "The Healing Power of ART 2020" exhibition." 

View more of her art on the site. https://www.healing-power-of-art.org/casey-shannon/ 

Casey Shannon

Director of North America Branch ~ ICCPS
International Chinese Calligraphy and Ink Painting Society

Casey Shannon Studio Art.

Copyright © Casey Shannon Studio Art. All rights reserved

Casey Shannon Studio

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Interesting Sumi-e Brush

Time Brush

This is a very unusual brush. It's called a Time Brush. 

The owner of the Chinese store writes about this brush:

I met this brush totally by accident when I was wandering in the market as I always do. Mr. Xu was putting together the brush handle and the brush tip. And, I knew it is an excellent choice for the shop when I notice the proud in his eyes. The brush handle is quite unique and every brush is the only one in the world because the shape varies for every one. Made of a special tree, the handle can only be found once or twice in every five years. After careful processing, the craftsman turned them into nice brushes for calligraphy and painting. The knots in the handle are called "tumor" and they have witnessed the passage of a long history. Therefore, the brush is named as "Time".  It is used for painting and calligraphy.

I purchased this brush from https://chineseart.store/

I am a Chinese Brush Painter. I use Chinese and Japanese brushes for my ink paintings. I also am a brush collector. I have hundreds of beautiful brushes and some are very rare. I knew this brush would be a wonderful addition to my collection.

The length of the handle varies from 50-60cm (20-24inch) and that of the hair is 9cm (3.5inch). The hair of this brush is goat. The tip (hair) of the brush can be replaced after extended usage. In this way, one can always have a new brush on hand. I am in love with this new Time Brush.

Studio Photo of Some Brushes

This is a photograph of only a very small portion of the brushes in my collection. Maybe it's 1/4 of the brushes that I have on hand to play with when I paint.

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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Sumi Society of America 56th Annual Exhibition

Sumi-e Society of America, INC
56th ANNUAL NATIONAL JURIED EXHIBITION

AUGUST 9 – SEPTEMBER 20, 2019

Juried by: Yuming Zhu and Hong Zhang

Hosted by: Ming Chiao of Minnesota

Artists’ Reception: Friday, September 6, 6 - 8 p.m.

Artistry is pleased to present the Sumi-e Society of America’s 56th Annual National Juried Exhibition, hosted by the local Ming Chiao Chapter. This large group exhibition will display examples of the best current East Asian brush painting and calligraphy as well as further the Society’s mission; to foster and encourage an appreciation of East Asian brush painting techniques; serve as a cultural bridge between East and West; and to furnish information to all persons who wish to learn about this art. 

This year’s exhibition will be juried and judged by nationally recognized artists Yuming Zhu and Hong Zhang. A combination of cash and other awards, approximating $4500 in value, will be awarded.

IN THE INEZ GREENBERG GALLERY
ARTISTRY
Bloomington Center For The Arts
1800 W Old Shakopee Rd.
Minneapolis, Minnesota

Mountain Music by Casey Shannon

This is my sumi-e that was juried into this wonderful show. I am so pleased to be a participant.

The shipped paintings were opened today and are ready for hanging.

My painting arrived safely and is ready for hanging. Can you see it?

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. 

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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 Sumi Studio 

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

Casey Shannon Studio

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Sumi Exhibition!

Exciting News …

We are busy planning our 1st ICCPS North America Branch Exhibition in Portland, Oregon. ‘High Mountains and Flowing Water’.  We will have 30 scrolls of calligraphy and ink painting on display from 11 different countries within our branch. In addition, Ransui Yakata Head of ICCPS, Gregory Cortecero ~ French Branch Director, and Alex Vasil’eva ~ Russian Branch Director have also sent scrolls to participate with us. We are honored !

Further, we will also have 4 different live painting demonstrations at the opening reception.

Patricia Larkin Green of USA ~ Big Brush

Gail Threinen of USA – Painting Peonies

Meredith McPherson of USA ~ Enso/Calligraphy

Patricia Ines Gomez of Argentina~ Mountains/Eagle

There will be a ‘Peoples’ Choice Award’ presented at the opening reception. Chinese music performed by Bi Hai of Wisdom Arts Academy of Portland. 6-7:30pm !

Hors d’oeuvres and Wine

We are very excited to be able to show our passion and love for this beautiful art. Opening : Oct. 26th ~ 6pm – 10pm

The exhibit will be at :

The Oregon Society of Artists

Portland, Oregon USA

http://oregonsocietyofartists.com

Our Handouts at the reception !

High Mountains Flowing Water is a classical Chinese song honoring friendship. The North America Branch of ICCPS is made up of artists with different backgrounds and styles from all over the world tied together with the same love for Chinese ink painting and calligraphy. Spanning continents of high mountains, and crossing oceans of flowing water, the artists hope to share their art with the rest of the world.

Here are the participating artists ! Thank you !

Oregon Society of Artists
2185 SW Park Place
Portland, Oregon 97205

503-228-0706
oregonsa@gmail.com

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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Newly Designed Art Website

Casey Shannon Studio

Artist Website

I am pleased to announce that my newly designed art website has been published. I hope you enjoy viewing it. I worked super hard on it and hope it is a joy to view.

Please take a look at your earliest convenience!

Casey Shannon Studio

Thank you!

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

Casey Shannon Studio

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China Exhibition ICCPS 2017

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China Exhibition ICCPS  2017

AnShan City, China

I am pleased to share with you that I have sumi-e work in this prestigious international show of ICCPS -International Chinese Calligraphy and Ink Painting Society. The exhibition will be held from October 1 - 14, 2017 in AnShan City China in the AnShan City Public Center. I am so honored to have my work shown with talented sumi artists and calligraphers from around the world.

Artists are from China, Japan, USA, Canada, Poland, Holland, Argentina, Australia, Hungary, France, and Russia. The society was founded by master sumi painter Ransui Yakata of Japan. The purpose of the society is to spread the beauty of this ancient art form around the world.

This is my art in the show,

Eclipse by CaseyShannon 

Sumi and Japanese watercolor on thin Ma (hemp) paper.

This piece was inspired by the incredible solar eclipse that was viewed in the USA this August 2017.

Casey Shannon Studio

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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Ensō Noble

Ensō Noble 

Original sumi-e by Casey Shannon

This lovely Asian scroll just sold and is being shipped to New Jersey as we speak. It was purchased as a gift to a Tae Kwan Do master teacher. I am very honored my art was chosen to be given as the gift.

In Zen Buddhist painting, Ensō symbolizes a moment when the mind is free to simply let the body and spirit create in full moment-to-moment concert. In Buddhism, enlightenment has been symbolized by a “bright full moon”. This painting was inspired by the Ensō  and the strength and power of the mountain, tree, and rock. A gathering of three (trees and rocks)  in the center denotes beauty and simplicity.  It is sacred. It is oneness. It also signifies wholeness. This directly relates to the significance of the Ensō which among other things also signifies wholeness. Mountains are very strong and noble.

Hence, the title.’ Ensō Noble'.

To learn more about the Ensō click here

Casey Shannon Studio

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

Casey Shannon Studio

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