Japanese Sumi Painting
Bamboo With Leaves The Japanese style of painting with a bamboo brush and ink is called Sumi Painting. It aims to capture the essence of a subject, growth pattern and movement instead of creating an exact replica.
BAMBOO
TREE BRANCHES
Signing Your Name The master artist (teacher) will sign his/ her name with a chop above the artist that painted the picture
Student Art Work
PROJECT 1.Practice 7 lines 2.Pick a pine branch or bamboo branches 3.Use good paper to create a final picture 4. Remember to paint branches and leaves in odd numbered groups (3, 5, 7) 5. Sign your finished picture with your chop