

- Aug 4
- 8 min
The Mad Poet and The Wind
The Mad Poet and The Wind - Taking a closer look at a drawing by Japanese master ink painter of the eighteen century Katsushika Hokusai.


- Mar 10
- 4 min
Water Dropper in Ink Painting and Calligraphy
A water-dropper, known in Japanese as suiteki - æ°´æ»´ , is a unique container made especially to hold water for usage in ink painting and calli


- Sep 3, 2022
- 6 min
Chrysanthemums by the Stream
Short essay about 'Chrysanthemum by the Stream' painting by 18th C. Japanese artist Ito Jackuchū and contemporary artist Takashi Murakami.


- Jul 9, 2022
- 4 min
4 Essential Japanese Ink Painting Tutorials
Learn about the 'The Four Noble Ones' , known also as 'The Four Gentlemen', wild orchid, bamboo, chrysanthemum and plum blossom


- Jun 21, 2022
- 4 min
How to Look at Japanese Art Series - A Crab Woodblock Print
How to better appreciate Japanese art? In particular, lets explore the meaning of the crab in this 18th C. Japanese woodblock print


- Mar 10, 2022
- 6 min
21 Books Every Ink Painting Practitioner Should Read
This is a list of 21 art-related and Japanese ink painting history books. Each has been part of my own journey.