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The SumiE Dream Book: An Impressionist Approach to the Art of Japanese Brush Painting,New
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Sumie is the classic painting style of Japan, and its graceful simplicity is admired around the world. A natural followup to the bestselling The Sumie Book, The Sumie Dream Book demonstrates how to take the classic brushstrokes of sumie to a new level of painting, where creativity is inspired by deeply felt memories and spiritual expression.First, sumie artist Yolanda Mayhall provides a brief history and explains the philosophy behind this classic Japanese painting style. She highlights its many masters, one of them her ancient mentor the master brush painter, woodblock, and dream journey artist Hokosai. Next, she reviews the classic materials and the basic brushstrokes of sumie known as the Four Gentlemen: Bamboo, Wild Orchid, Chrysanthemum, and Plum Branch, along with their variations.Finally, Mayhall puts it all together to demonstrate the sumie art of dream journey painting. Readers will learn a variety of creative and exciting techniques for using color to add a delightful dimension to the sumie image as well as discover exciting techniques for visually capturing important life memories and spiritual reflections in a painting.
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- Q: What is 'The Sumi-E Dream Book' about? A: 'The Sumi-E Dream Book' explores the classic Japanese painting style of sumi-e, teaching readers how to elevate their brush painting by using techniques inspired by personal memories and spiritual expression.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author of 'The Sumi-E Dream Book' is Yolanda Mayhall, a sumi-e artist renowned for her expertise in Japanese brush painting.
- Q: What are the main topics covered in the book? A: The book covers the history and philosophy of sumi-e, classic materials, basic brushstrokes known as the Four Gentlemen, and techniques for dream journey painting.
- Q: How many pages does the book have? A: 'The Sumi-E Dream Book' contains 128 pages, providing ample content for both beginners and experienced artists.
- Q: What is the condition of the book? A: The book is listed as 'New,' ensuring that it is in pristine condition for readers.
- Q: Is this book suitable for beginners? A: Yes, 'The Sumi-E Dream Book' is suitable for beginners as it introduces basic techniques while also offering advanced insights for more experienced artists.
- Q: When was 'The Sumi-E Dream Book' published? A: 'The Sumi-E Dream Book' was published on January 1, 2003, and is a first edition.
- Q: What type of binding does the book have? A: The book is available in paperback binding, which makes it lightweight and easy to handle.
- Q: What techniques will I learn from this book? A: Readers will learn various techniques for incorporating color into sumi-e paintings and methods for visually capturing important life memories and spiritual reflections.
- Q: Are there any specific materials recommended for sumi-e painting in this book? A: Yes, the book reviews classic sumi-e materials necessary for the art form, providing guidance on what to use for effective practice.