- 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 30, 2022
- 7 min
Painted Poetry or Poetic Painting
Painted poetry or poetic painting. The unique genre of haiga in Japanese ink painting.
- 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
- May 5, 2022
- 11 min
The Four Treasures of Ink Painting
The Four treasures are the main tools and materials used in the practice of Japanese ink paintings — brush, paper, ink stick and ink stone.
- 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.
- Nov 24, 2021
- 4 min
6 Things to Know Before You Get Your Own Carved Seal
Carving a personal seal was always considered one of the artist's skills. The seal completes a painting and is an important part of it
- Oct 7, 2021
- 2 min
Are You Ready to Master Japanese Ink Painting?
ArtBrush is a new, online school created to assist you in developing your skills in Japanese Ink Painting.
- Jan 11, 2021
- 2 min
5 Reasons to Learn Japanese Ink Painting
Whether painting is something completely new, or you already have experience as an artist, ink painting is pursued by people of all ages.
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