Aug 1, 20244 min read
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
Dec 25, 202310 min read
A Shrike on a Barren Branch
A short essay featuring an ink painting by Japan famous warrior Miyamoto Musashi
Jul 9, 20224 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
Jun 21, 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
Mar 10, 20226 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.
Jan 10, 20224 min read
Wabi-Sabi and the Practice of Ink Painting
Finding the profound within the mundane. A short essay on the power of simplicity and rustic beauty within the creative way.
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