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NEW! Sumi Painting on Wood

A couple wanted sumi-e painting done on the wood enclosure for their outdoor hot tub. The wood was old and weathered and needed to be sealed before winter. The location of this hot tub is not only outdoors but situated with a magnificent view of Hood Canal’s saltwater, distant shore and all the beauty of such a place including sunsets, eagles and beautiful skies. The hot tub offers tranquility, privacy and beauty located near Hoodsport Washington.
Article and project by Christine Burdine.

Last Updated on Monday, 05 October 2009 11:02

Watercolor Wonders

Combine two favorite mediums in one project: watercolors and paper folding. Emboss a finely detailed image to prepare it for coloring, then bring out gorgeous paints, dress up the image with color, and create a lovely card. Every card needs an envelope, so we show you how to fold a beautiful one custom fit to the card. This project is a watercolor wonder! This popular was featured on TV Weekly.

Last Updated on Thursday, 03 September 2009 14:08

Painting Bamboo Video

The art of Sumi-e is a practice that takes years to master, but success can be acheived in a short period of time by learning time tested techniques and starting with a fairly simple subject. The most important aspect of Sumi-e is the preparation. The basic supplies are simple: ink, brush and paper.

Last Updated on Wednesday, 01 July 2009 13:59

Hari-e Collage

A traditional Japanese craft of tearing, coloring and gluing paper to make a picture. Hari-e has been practiced for hundreds of years in Japan but is gaining popularity all over the world. The process is very simple but beautiful as the torn edges of the paper make for soft but defined edges.

Last Updated on Friday, 24 April 2009 06:58

Paint a Chrysanthemum

Sumi is the Japanese word for ink. Sumi-e literally means "ink picture." The Chinese saying "the brush dances and the ink sings" is a perfect description of the art of Sumi-e. A sumi-e painting captures the spirit or the essence of the subject such as flowers, birds or landscapes. Sumi-e is a very spontaneous art form and it is beautiful in it's simplicity. Here, you will learn how to paint a Chrysanthemum using basic sumi-e painting techniques.

Last Updated on Thursday, 23 April 2009 12:39

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