About this lesson
Some living creatures, like shrimps and crabs, may not look as sophisticated, or as beautiful as other animals. Our challenge in these lessons is to find and bring out the beauty and quality that is within them.
In this course, you will learn to translate the shapes and form of these creatures into brush strokes to create a finished painting. The first section of this ink painting course focuses on step-by-step learning of how to paint shrimps and crabs in their natural surroundings, creating your first composition in black ink. While the second section of the course provides opportunity to experiment with using colour to paint dragon shrimps and larger crabs.
You will also learn to paint water plants, water pebbles and clam shells to accompany your shrimps and crabs.
In this lesson, you will:
Learn how to prepare your workspace
Learn how to hold the brush and make your own ink
Exercise the brush to make fluent lines
Learn step-by-step how to paint small and larger shrimps
Add water plants to your composition
Learn step-by-step how to paint small and larger crabs
Add clam shells and watermarks to your composition
Learn to paint playful crabs
Create your very own beautiful ink and colour paintings
Deepen your experience of the meditative nature of ink painting
The lesson also includes:
Tools and materials check-list
Downloadable PDF worksheet to accompany each lesson
Bonus material:
Additional compositions for you to practice in your own time
A short art history essay on an 18th C. crab woodblock print
Upon completion of your lesson you will achieve at least two new composition of shrimps and crabs. You will become more confident using the Japanese ink and watercolour. You will further your understanding of this practice, and discover an open gate to further your own creative journey.
This lesson is for you if:
You want to learn how to paint shrimps and crabs using traditional Japanese brushes, ink, colour and paper.
You may not have previous experience, but are excited to explore and learn a new way of painting.
You love the way of Japanese ink painting and wish to practice further, explore and develop your skills and abilities.
GALLERY
Highlights of what you will paint
INSTRUCTOR
Meet your teacher
Talia Lehavi is an artist, a practitioner and a teacher of traditional Japanese ink painting. Following years of teaching, her love and passion for this artistic medium has now prompted her to create ArtBrush - online school for the studies of Japanese ink painting. The school is designed for students of all levels, from around the world, who are excited to learn, explore and discover the joy of ink painting and its many facets.
TESTIMONIALS
What our students say about their experience
As a beginner in Japanese Ink Painting, Talia's approach to teaching made me feel completely comfortable. I have learnt so much about the history, processes and application of Ink Painting and cannot wait to continue pursuing my newfound skill set even further. I would recommend ArtBrush to everyone, no matter of capability, it's a truly unique school which allows for dedicated and encouraging learning.
— Holly G. Artist
Very detailed and informative course ! I have always been an admirer of Asian traditional painting and this course provided me of an insider's look of this magic world. With the help of Talia and the ARTBRUSH online courses, I have managed to learn, exercise and master special brushwork techniques otherwise unaccesible to me. I also got an overall understanding of the aesthetics around this beautiful world of ink painting.
I totally recommend this!
— Olympia T. Artist & Writer
CONTENT
Included in this lesson
Welcome to your course
Promo (0:30)
Welcome (1:27)
Your workspace (1:54)
Tools & materials - The four treasures (5:09)
Making ink & How to hold the brush (3:21)
Your check list (1:03)
Sources for your tools and materials
Painting Shrimps エビ 'ebi'
Promo - Small shrimps (0:24)
Introduction on painting shrimps (1:36)
Brush practices - 'Fine-middle-thick line' (2:25)
Painting a small shrimp (2:09)
Painting water plants and water pebbles (3:06)
Shrimps - Ink composition I (5:13)
Promo -Dragon shrimps (0:24)
Painting dragon shrimps in colour (4:30)
Dragon shrimps - Ink and colour composition II (5:10)
Soul meditation - About the nature of softness and hardness (0:37)
Shrimps lesson - Outro (0:54)
Painting Crabs カニ 'kani'
Promo (0:25)
Introduction (1:53)
2 Brush practices - 'Side brush' / 'pause-move-pause' (3:09)
Painting a small crab (2:26)
Create your own painting - Composition I (4:51)
Painting big crabs and clam shells (10:44)
Create your own painting - composition II - Ink & Colour (8:02)
Soul meditation - About the nature of waiting (0:43)
Playful crabs - Composition III (4:29)
Crabs lesson - Outro (1:00)
Outro to your course
Shallow water - Outro (1:39)
Bonus Material
Two additional shrimps compositions
Three additional crabs compositions
Haiku poetry
Looking at an 18th C., surimono woodblock print of a crab
Four more compositions for you
Tools and materials sources
Review and ArtBrush students gallery
FAQs
Frequently Asked Questions
When does the course start and finish?
The course starts now and never ends! It is a completely self-paced online course – you decide when you start and when you finish.
How long do I have access to the course?
How does lifetime access sound? After enrolling and as long as ArtBrush is live online, you have unlimited access to the course across any devices you own for as long as you like.
I am a complete beginner. Is this for me?
Yes! The course is designed with beginners and intermediate students in mind, as well as, those who are keen to deepen their knowledge of the field. There are many step-by-step videos that are perfect for anyone just getting started. No previous experience in art or ink painting is required. The course is for mixed-level abilities.
I am a professional artist. Is this for me?
Absolutely! Many professional artists and designers have been studying with Talia and have benefited from the Japanese art and practice aesthetics. The courses offer new ways of observing nature and understanding painting composition and space in a way unique to Japanese ink painting.
How do I enrol on a course?
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Would I need any special tools and materials?
Yes! There is a short 'check list' video inside the course for help in setting up your workspace and for preparing your tool-set for the courses.
You will find also inside the course Talia's recommended list with links to main UK and US art supplyers.
You can read about Japanese ink painting tools and materials HERE.
In addition you are welcome to choose from a selection of three comprehensive sets of tools and materials, curated by Talia and available HERE.
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