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Saturday, September 7, 2019

SSA 56th National Sumi Exhibition!

Sumi Society of America
56th National Juried 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 Chapter

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.

 
ABOUT THE SUMI-E SOCIETY OF AMERICA
The Sumi-e Society of America, Inc. is a non-profit educational organization founded in New York by Professor Motoi Oi in 1963 to foster and encourage an appreciation of East Asian brush painting techniques through publications, workshops, lectures and exhibitions; to serve as a cultural bridge between East and West; and to furnish information to all persons who wish to learn about this art. Oi spoke of providing “a means through which the fresh, new spirit of American culture could be viewed in Sumi-e.”


Exhibiting Artists
Ayako Abe-Miller, Soon Dan An, Aiko Anderson, Eiko Anderson, Heidi Bhak, Judie Bordic, Amy Bounds, Susan K Chang, Nancy Cheung, Cathy Chi, Mei Lih Chiang, Sharon Crosby, Collette Cummella, Mary Cummings, Susan Davies, Nancy Dellamura, L. Kellie Dixon, Sally Feng, Katie Feucht, Susan Frame, Susan Fredrickson, Jeanne Frink, Judy Giguere, Patricia Gustafson, Blanche Gyberg, Ann Haseman, Bing Huang, Carla Jaranso, Francine Joyal, Wynne Keller, Bok Kim, Jade Lam Paul Lifton, Joan Lok, Nell Maha, Frederica Marshall, James (Jim) McGuire, Ting Mei, Thomas Merwin, Heesook Moon, Linda Mulhauser, Simona Nemcova, Yvonne Palka, Maria Papp, Chung Park, David Patten, Marnie Peichel, Li-Wen Quach, Mary Rodning, Keiko Romerstein, Susan Ryan, Bob Schmitt, Sungsook Setton, Casey Shannon, Regina Siske, Renee Sonka, Karen Sontag-Sattel, Frank Spink, Craig Steinmetz, Kay Storck, Kay Stratman, Judith Sutton-Fagan, Mikiko Tanaka, Ileane Tatar, Hitomi Tatsumi, Jane grace Taylor, Delene Teller, Joyce Thompson, Gail Threinen, Vienna Volante, Carol Waite, Kathryn Weese, Ben Wong, Kyong Sook Woo, Carole Yee, Jae Soon Yi, Yong Suk Yi, Fumiyo Yoshikawa, Song Zhao.



The 56th Annual National Juried Sumi Society of America Exhibition in Bloomington, MN. My work was juried into this exquisite show. I was so happy to be included in a show with these very talented sumi artists. I never dreamt that I would be awarded a ribbon! I am excited, thrilled, honored, humbled, in a dream..............
Photos courtesy of Gail Threinen.


 
Mountain Music by Casey Shannon

SSA Ribbon awarded to Casey Shannon
Mountain Music
Ink on Shikishi Board

Art attendees at the SSA National Juried Exhibition

More art attendees at the SSA National Juried Exhibition 

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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Tuesday, August 6, 2019

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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Friday, June 14, 2019

O Art Museum Exhibition - Japan

Entrance to O Art Museum - Japan


O Art Museum - Japan
June 14 to June 20, 2019
Sumi Exhibition

I am so pleased and honored to have my work displayed in this elegant exhibition of sumi work in Japan. I was invited to participate by Ransyui Yakata, master painter and instructor in Tokyo.

 This is my scroll.
Solitude by Casey
Solitude close up.

The image was inspired by the love of peaceful quiet moments. The red square artist seal/chop translates into '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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Saturday, October 13, 2018

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



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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Sunday, August 26, 2018

Fabulous New Sumi Brushes!

New Sumi Brushes!

Hello My Art Friends!

I just wanted to share with you some fabulous new art brushes I just acquired. I am so happy and delighted to get them. I feel so inspired just looking at them. I better stop looking and get painting soon, huh?


Rare Triple Brush ~ Deer Hair

This brush is from a wonderful art store in Tokyo called Pigment. They have everything, paint, brushes, paper, a sumi museum, and classes. 

 
 
 Handmade Brush ~ Horse Hair & Bamboo
 
This brush is lovingly made by Elizabeth Schowachert. She makes beautiful brushes and other art tools. These brushes are works of art. So lovely.
 
 

 


Art Set from HMAY
 
Wolf & Weasel Hair
 
My brushes came rolled in a protective bamboo carrier. There are 3 perfect sizes. I am a sumi artist and can't wait to paint more with these fantastic brushes. They hold their point well and glide with ease across my paper. I am able to make many different kinds of brush strokes with just these 3 brushes.  
 
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, May 5, 2018

Japan ICCPS Art Exhibition


O Art Museum
Tokyo, Japan

I am pleased to share with you that my sumi-e will be on display at the O Art Museum in Tokyo, Japan this June 2018. I will be part of a group show of Japan International Chinese Calligraphy and Ink Painting Society.

This show is by invitation. I was invited by Master painter Ransui Yakata.

I am honored to participate.

Tokyo Osaki O Art Museum
Tokyo, Japan

June 15, 2018 - June 20, 2018


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, March 1, 2018

US Sumi Exhibition


High Mountains Flowing Water
 October 26 - 29 2018

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

We are pleased to announce:
The North America Branch of the International Chinese Calligraphy and Ink Painting Society (ICCPS) is having an ink painting and calligraphy exhibition this October at Oregon Society of Artists. Artists from all over the world share their love for Chinese ink painting and calligraphy, spanning continents of high mountains, and crossing oceans of flowing water.


There will be 33 hanging scrolls from 11 different countries on display. 
USA, Canada, Argentina, Australia, Croatia, Holland, Hungry, Spain, Japan, France, Russia 

Opening Reception
October 26 from 6 - 10pm

There will be 4 live demonstrations starting at 7:30pm. 
Patricia Larkin Green - Big Brush
Gail Threinen - Peonies Painting
Meredith McPherson - Enso/Calligraphy
Patricia Ines Gomez - Eagle and Mountain

Joining us in the exhibition will be Ransui - ICCPS Head Japan, Gregory - Head of France Branch, and Alex - Head Russia Branch.




SAVE THE DATE!
More information 
Participating Artists and Countries
to be announced as the event draws near! 


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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Sunday, September 17, 2017

China Exhibition ICCPS 2017

Flyer
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

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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