Title: Sumi-e
Objectives:
To introduce the Japanese art form of sumi-e.
To paint a sumi-e employing the three types of lines in Japanese writing and painting.
Materials:
bamboo brushes #0-#10 (long-haired pointed for calligraphy and wide for bamboo sections and large areas)
sumi(carbon ink sticks)—black
suzuri (ink stone)
white unsized paper
water
paper towels
Procedure:
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1. Place a small amount of water in the suzuri.
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2. Dip the sumi in the water holding it at a ninety degree angle.
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3. Rub the sumi, carefully, back and forth over the surface of the suzuri to get a thick, dark ink.
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4. Wet the brush to be used thoroughly in water. Remove excess water by stroking the brush on a clean piece of paper.
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5. Apply ink to one half of the outside of the brush.
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6. Practice using the various brushes to become familiar with the range of widths of lines and intensities of colors.
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7. Use the tips and flat sides of the brushes.
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8. Compose a simple realistic or abstract sumi. Depict only the most important features. Details, perspective, or color are not included.
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9. Allow painting to dry completely.
