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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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

Casey Shannon Studio

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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.

Webpage of North America Branch of ICCPS

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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

Casey Shannon Studio

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Info: Thick Ma Paper

NW Seascape Rambling

Sumi-e by Casey Shannon

14 x 15 Sumi (Ink) on Ma Paper

I wanted to show you a painting created on a different kind of Ma. This sumi-e was created on the thickest of the Ma or Hemp papers. It has the elegant off white color with the paper fibers showing here and there. This makes for a lovely texture. This is a semi-sized paper and some ink painters call this paper "slow". You do not need to paint as quickly as you do when painting on Xuan paper. Your brush strokes can be made slower and still have quality results. I have found this paper is great for landscapes. It is too thick for mounting into a scroll. However it can be framed beautifully.

Click HERE for more information and my blog post of May 25, 2016 on Ma paper.

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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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

Casey Shannon Studio

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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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First Brush of 2016

Blue Pine Ridge

by Casey Shannon

Sumi-e 10.5 x 15.5

MASA Paper

Sumi (ink) and Japanese Watercolor

This is my First Brush of 2016. There is a lovely tradition in Japan that on the 2nd of January in the New Year everyone makes their First Brush. It can be sumi-e (painting) or Shodo (calligraphy). Every year I do the same. I keep this tradition here in the United States. Doing so makes me feel as a participant in a greater Sumi whole. I feel the spirit and energy of all the other Sumi artists. We paint together. We First Brush!

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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CVAA ~ Valley Girls Gallery

Casey Shannon Sumi-e

CVAA ~ Valley Girls Art Gallery

I am pleased to share with you my new instillation of original Asian hanging scrolls and framed sumi-e at Carmel Valley Art Association ~ Valley Girls Art Gallery. I have cards and matted fine art reproductions available also. This is the Spring/Summer 2015 Show.

The gallery is located at:

#2 Chambers Lane

Carmel Valley Village, CA.

831-659-2441

Carmel Valley Art Association (CVAA) @Valley Girls Gallery is co-owned by John and Shelley A Aliotti  (shelley designs).  They have created a successful model … a juried art association which showcases talented local artisans. The artists rotate into their gallery for three to six month periods;  they also work in the gallery once a month to meet and greet the community.

Please visit my page on the gallery website: CLICK HERE

If you are in this quaint little town nestled in the oak trees, stop by this fantastic gallery.

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

Copyright ©  Casey Shannon Studio Art. All rights reserved

Casey Shannon Studio

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Manhattan Arts International

Manhattan Arts International is a creative community of art professionals, founded by Renée Phillips, promotes and rewards artistic excellence through curated art programs. Designed for art enthusiasts and art professionals. Read about art leaders and creative visionaries from around the world.

 Wabi Sabi - Rising Up

Sumi-e by Casey Shannon

I am pleased to share with you that I am a featured artist in Manhattan Arts International. Please read an article about me and my sumi-e art written by founder Renee Phillips.

Here is a link to the article.

Casey Shannon creates Award Winning Sumi-e

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

Copyright © Casey Shannon Studio Art. All rights reserved.

Casey Shannon Studio

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Sumi-e North America Branch - ICCPS

North America Branch - ICCPS Logo

International Chinese Calligraphy and Ink Painting Society

Founded by Master Ransui Yakata in Tokyo, Japan. The sumi society has branches across the globe. Our mission and purpose is to spread the glory of the ancient art of sumi to every part of the world. Encouraging the understanding of this ancient art form and pushing limits into the modern world.

Branches of ICCPS include:

China

Japan

France

North America

Russia

Germany

Australia

The North America has members from The United States, Canada, Argentina, Holland, and Croatia. Please join us on our page on Facebook.

Below is an elegant and beautiful video of the North America Branch members for 2015. I hope you enjoy watching it. Turn your computer volume up for lovely music.

Casey Shannon Studio

ICCPS

Director of the North America Branch

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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