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Wild Flowers and Grasses

Step-by-step how to create beautiful Japanese ink paintings of poppies, grasses, gentian, fennel, cyclamen, dandelion and thistles.



Course Description

About this course

In this course you will learn basic brush strokes, lines and ink marks to paint a selection of seven wild flowers and various grasses. You will learn the foundation of what makes a good composition in ink painting and be able to create your own painting using both black and colour.


The simple and humble flowers and grasses that grow in abundance, have their precious place in the heart of Japanese art. They invite us to pay attention to the serene flow of life, and develop an observing eye and simplified approach to anything and everything that has life force in it, including  grasses and small flowers. 


More so, each flower holds its own unique quality of well being. And so when painting a flower, one is invited to connect to the colour, shape, texture and essence of that flower and its healing qualities.  Wild flowers offer us a glimpse into the magical, interdependent working of nature.



In this course, you will:

  • Learn how to prepare your work-space

  • Practice how to hold the brush and make your own ink

  • Exercise the brush to make fluent lines

  • Learn step-by-step how to paint poppies, grasses, gentian, fennel, cyclamen, dandelion and thistles

  • Use Japanese watercolours

  • Create your very own beautiful ink paintings and watercolour

  • Deepen your experience of the healing meditative nature of ink painting

  • Explore the theme of wild flowers in Japanese art history and the unique aesthetic term of mono no aware

  • Understand waht makes a good composition with samples from Japanese art history


The course also includes:

  • Tools and materials check-list and how to care for your kit

  • 20% off coupon for any other ArtBrush course to continue your learning journey

  • Downloadable PDF worksheets to accompany each lesson, and for you to compile your very own course work-book

  • Extra compositions for you to practice in your own time


Upon completion of this course, you will feel confident using the Japanese brush, ink, color, and paper. You will gain a deeper understanding of this artistic practice and open new avenues for your creative expression.

GALLERY

Highlights of what you will paint

Learn how to paint Wild Flowers and Grasses

Step-by-step how to create beautiful Japanese ink paintings of poppies, grasses, gentian, fennel, cyclamen, dandelion and thistles.

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.

Talia Lehavi Headshot - ArtBrush Japanese Ink Brush Painting Instructor - Artist - London Mallorca Zichron

TESTIMONIALS

What our students say about their experience

What if you were to meditate while you paint wildflowers? In this Japanese ink painting workshop with artist Talia Lehavi, this is possible.

Talia has taught students whose illnesses were healed during their time learning Japanese Ink Painting. She told me that her students who experienced healing recognized that the way that they learned to focus through their art practice, to connect to their inner heart rhythm and power, contributed to the improvement in their health. She noted that many times this happened to their own surprise, and illuminates how our passion and artistic creativity affect our health and help us transform.

Kathryn Hayward, MD, Founder of Living Whole Online  www.livingwholeonline.com

CONTENT

Included in this course

Welcome introduction to your course


  1. Wild flowers and grasses course - Promo (0:33)

  2. Welcome to ArtBrush (2:00)

  3. Learning Japanese ink painting - Introduction

  4. Wild flowers and grasses - Introduction (4:48)



Inside Japanese art


  1. Wild flowers and grasses and the aesthetic of mono no aware (4:49)

  2. What makes a good composition? Part I - Art history insight (4:37)

  3. What makes a good composition ? Part II - Studio take (9:38)



Your tool set for the course


  1. Your workspace (1:38)

  2. Tools and materials - The four treasures (5:41)

  3. Making ink and how to hold the brush (2:55)

  4. Japanese Watercolours - Introduction (2:20)

  5. Your check list (0:50)

  6. Tools and materials sources



Poppies I 雛芥子 ヒナゲシ hinageshi


  1. Promo (0:30)

  2. Introduction (1:16)

  3. Brush practice (2:29)

  4. How to paint the petals (3:33)

  5. How to paint the leaves (3:42)

  6. How to paint a poppy (9:55)

  7. Ink composition - Poppies (7:46)

  8. Colour composition - Poppies (9:00)

  9. Outro (0:30)

  10. Bonus Section - 3 additional compositions



Grasses I  葦 あし ashi


  1. Promo (0:37)

  2. Introduction (0:52)

  3. Brush practice (5:16)

  4. How to paint grasses (3:29)

  5. How to paint pamper grass I 水葦 みずあし - mizuashi (3:03)

  6. Colour composition - Pamper grasses (4:42)

  7. Outro (1:08)

  8. Bonus Section - Additional composition



Gentian I 竜胆  りんどう - rindo


  1. Promo (0:35)

  2. Introduction (0:58)

  3. How to paint Gentian (6:14)

  4. Ink composition - Gentian & grasses (5:10)

  5. Ink and colour composition - Gentian & grasses (10:22)

  6. Outro (0:44)

  7. Bonus Section - 2 additional compositions



Fennel I 茴香 ういきょう - uikyo


  1. Promo (0:31)

  2. Introduction (1:20)

  3. Brush practice (4:59)

  4. Ink composition - Fennel (6:41)

  5. Colour composition - Fennel, Gentian and Poppies (8:38)

  6. Outro (0:55)

  7. Bonus Section - 3 additional compositions



Cyclamen I 篝火花 シクラメン


  1. Promo (0:30)

  2. Introduction (1:03)

  3. How to paint Cyclamen (5:18)

  4. Ink composition - Cyclamen (6:05)

  5. Ink and colour composition - Cyclamen (12:51)

  6. Outro (0:57)

  7. Bonus Section - 2 additional Compositions



Dandelion I 蒲公英 たんぽぽ -  tanpopo


  1. Promo (0:34)

  2. Introduction (1:03)

  3. How to paint leaves (4:11)

  4. How to paint the flowers (8:42)

  5. Ink and colour composition - Dandelions (8:31)

  6. Outro (0:47)

  7. Bonus Section - 2 additional compositions



Thistle I 薊  あざみ / アザミ - azami 


  1. Promo (0:28)

  2. Introduction (1:10)

  3. Brush practice - 'A breathing line' (3:35)

  4. How to paint a thistle (4:58)

  5. Colour composition - Thistles (5:25)

  6. Outro (1:03)

  7. Bonus Section - 2 additional compositions



Soul Meditation - Divine Grace


  1. Contemplation (2:34)



Wild Flowers Composition 


  1. Mixed wild flowers colour composition (8:00)



Outro


  1. Course outro and reflections (2:42)



Bonus Material


  1. Additional wild flowers compposition for you to practice

  2. Wild flowers and grasses Haiku - Japanese poetry and others

  3. Review and ArtBrush students gallery

  4. Tools and Material sources

  5. How you can keep studying with Talia

  6. Your 20% Discount Coupon




Wild Flowers Gallery collection by Talia


  1. Wild Flowers artwork by Talia

Learn how to paint Wild Flowers and Grasses

Step-by-step how to create beautiful Japanese ink paintings of poppies, grasses, gentian, fennel, cyclamen, dandelion and thistles.

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?

To enrol on one of the ArtBrush courses, click on any "Enrol" button on this page and complete your purchase. You will need to create an account with us to purchase and access the course. If you already have an account, log in to complete your purchase. Then, you'll have access to the course, and your purchase details will be emailed to you.


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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