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Beautiful Japanese brush art by Friends of Taka Sumi-e.
A talented gentleman demonstrates Japanese brush painting in Balboa Park. The traditional Asian art form is called sumi-e.
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Yesterday I strolled into the Casa del Prado to view an exhibition put on by the Friends of Taka Sumi-e, a society in San Diego whose members produce beautiful works of Japanese brush art. The room was filled with abundant life.
A couple of friendly people explained a little about the traditional Asian art form of sumi-e, or brush drawing. I learned that the “four treasures” are ink, stone, paper and brush. I learned a hard inkstick is rubbed in water against a rough, mortar-like inkstone to produce the ink. I learned that in Japan both calligraphy and painting often use ink produced this way.
I also observed how amazing the finished works can be. Take a look!
A fantastic Japanese Brush Painting Art Exhibition was held inside the Casa del Prado. The free event was put on by the Friends of Taka Sumi-e of San Diego.Many beautiful works of Japanese brush art could be admired by the public in the Casa del Prado.An inkstick was ground into the inkstone. The artist prepares her brush for another drawing.It’s the year of the Rooster.A few careful strokes of the brush expresses eternity.Colorful butterflies have gathered atop this table.A dragon.A human figure.Amazing finished artwork filled many tables. By artist Ileane Tatar.A jumping green frog. By Ileane Tatar.A hen with chicks looks up at a rooster banner–a banner portrayed on a banner! Art by Louise Rendich.Two koi and cherry blossoms, by Pat Wolfe.I believe these might be storks. By artist Kazuko (Kay) Mese.A rugged mountain landscape with ancient trees. By artist Debra Hirschy.A humorous cat, by artist Karen Straus.A trotting horse, by Louise Rendich.One could spend hours in this room.Superb flowers, very fine art by Takashi Ijichi.Another unique rooster with generous daubs of color.Delicate flowers and leaves, by artist Soon Chu.Pink blossoms above a volcano, by Marlene Leet.I would love to live here. Dreamy Japanese brush art by Marlene Leet.A furry feline. Rebecca Leet-Homung.So much beauty to absorb. One’s life is uplifted.A hummingbird, by artist Iris Lowe-Reiss.
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Oriental art always looks so delicate to me. A lot is not needed on the canvas to bring forth a story out of the image.
Dear Richard, My name is Iris Lowe (Reiss), the artist who painted the hummingbird above. When Sensei Takashi Ijichi retired, I took over the teaching of most of the artists in this show. The sumi-e classes are with the San Diego Community College District and are free to the public. The schedule: Lawrence Family JCC on Thursdays from 11:15 to 2:15pm, North University Library on Tuesdays from 11:30-2:30pm and West City Campus in Point Loma Wednesdays 6:15-9:15pm, Fridays from 12:15-3:15pm and 9-12 noon. More information contact the West City Campus 619-388-1873DSPS: 619-388-1866Fax: 619-221-6951.
Our next show in Balboa Park, Casa del Prado room 101 is the weekend of March 16-17, 2018
Thank you
PS: I don’t know how you got such a clear image without the glare, of our paintings
Your art is beautiful! Thank you so much for visiting my blog and leaving your comment. Hopefully people will see your information and take a free class! I look forward to the next show in Balboa Park!
Oriental art always looks so delicate to me. A lot is not needed on the canvas to bring forth a story out of the image.
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The art always looks like a powerful memory or element from a dream to me.
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Dear Richard, My name is Iris Lowe (Reiss), the artist who painted the hummingbird above. When Sensei Takashi Ijichi retired, I took over the teaching of most of the artists in this show. The sumi-e classes are with the San Diego Community College District and are free to the public. The schedule: Lawrence Family JCC on Thursdays from 11:15 to 2:15pm, North University Library on Tuesdays from 11:30-2:30pm and West City Campus in Point Loma Wednesdays 6:15-9:15pm, Fridays from 12:15-3:15pm and 9-12 noon. More information contact the West City Campus 619-388-1873DSPS: 619-388-1866Fax: 619-221-6951.
Our next show in Balboa Park, Casa del Prado room 101 is the weekend of March 16-17, 2018
Thank you
PS: I don’t know how you got such a clear image without the glare, of our paintings
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Your art is beautiful! Thank you so much for visiting my blog and leaving your comment. Hopefully people will see your information and take a free class! I look forward to the next show in Balboa Park!
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