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Super simple Sumi-e

by Yvonne Palka

Japanese Ink paintingTechniqueInk paintingSumiePainting, techniquePainting, technique, juvenile literature

Learn how to make various sumi-e brush strokes and how to create animals, flowers, and bamboo with this friendly, easy-to-follow guide. Sumi-e means ink picture in Japanese. Sumi means ink and e means painting or picture. Since similar styles of painting with brush and ink are used throughout Asia this style of painting is often referred to as Asian brush painting.

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Book data: Open Library