Foundation Course

Step-by-step how to create beautiful Japanese ink paintings of wild orchids, bamboo, chrysanthemum, and plum blossom. The Four Noble Ones is a comprehensive foundation course which provides students with an in-depth learning experience in Japanese ink painting. This course will give you the opportunity to develop your skill-set while gaining a deeper understanding and appreciation for the traditional process of ink painting. In this course, you’ll learn how to paint wild orchids, bamboo, chrysanthemum, and plum blossom. This array of subjects allowing for an extensive study. Throughout the course, you will experiment with using ink, colour and a range of compositions to create your own ink paintings.