Combine this simple approach with a 10-step method. Bring a sketch book. Students will explore the expressive potential of 3-dimensional materials and found objects. Exercises and projects will emphasize visual composition and connections. Topics of composition will include scale, proportion, format, gesture, juxtaposition, rhythm, visual mass, atmosphere and perceptual cues.
Materials list upon pre-registration.
All levels of students are welcome. No preregistration required. Beginners will learn how to use traditional art utensils and basic techniques of the brush strokes on rice paper with sumi ink. Intermediate students will paint flowers, birds, butterflies, bees, animals, rocks, etc., with the fine line and free brush stroke techniques used with sumi ink and Japanese water colors. The advanced level will focus on how to select subjects and suitable rice papers, silk, and other materials for the traditional Japanese style paintings and final touch of placing the artist's name and the chop on the pictures with Haiku.