mono-no-aware and the theme of wild flowers and grasses
A short essay about the Japanese aesthetic of mono no aware and the theme of wild flowers and grasses
Aug 1, 20244 min read
Ink Dragons
7 roles of dragons in Japanese painted art of the Edo period
Feb 12, 202411 min read
A Shrike on a Barren Branch
A short essay featuring an ink painting by Japan famous warrior Miyamoto Musashi
Dec 25, 202310 min read
The Mad Poet and The Wind
The Mad Poet and The Wind - Taking a closer look at a drawing by Japanese master ink painter of the eighteen century Katsushika Hokusai.
Aug 4, 20238 min read
Water Dropper in Ink Painting and Calligraphy
A water-dropper, known in Japanese as suiteki - 水滴 , is a unique container made especially to hold water for usage in ink painting and calli
Mar 11, 20234 min read
Chrysanthemums by the Stream
Short essay about 'Chrysanthemum by the Stream' painting by 18th C. Japanese artist Ito Jackuchū and contemporary artist Takashi Murakami.
Sep 3, 20226 min read
Painted Poetry or Poetic Painting
Painted poetry or poetic painting. The unique genre of haiga in Japanese ink painting.
Jul 30, 20227 min read
4 Essential Japanese Ink Painting Tutorials
Learn about the 'The Four Noble Ones' , known also as 'The Four Gentlemen', wild orchid, bamboo, chrysanthemum and plum blossom
Jul 9, 20224 min read
How to Look at Japanese Art Series - A Crab Woodblock Print
How to better appreciate Japanese art? In particular, lets explore the meaning of the crab in this 18th C. Japanese woodblock print
Jun 21, 20224 min read
The Four Treasures of Ink Painting
The Four treasures are the main tools and materials used in the practice of Japanese ink paintings — brush, paper, ink stick and ink stone.
May 5, 202212 min read
21 Books Every Ink Painting Practitioner Should Read
This is a list of 21 art-related and Japanese ink painting history books. Each has been part of my own journey.
Mar 10, 20226 min read
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