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Chrysanthemums by the Stream

Short essay about 'Chrysanthemum by the Stream' painting by 18th C. Japanese artist Ito Jackuchū and contemporary artist Takashi Murakami.

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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

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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.

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May 5
11 min

Tools and Materials

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.

6 Things to Know Before You Get Your Own Carved Seal

Nov 24, 2021
4 min

Tools and Materials

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

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Japanese Ink Painting Instructor & Artist, Talia Lehavi - Standing with a brush in front of Notes on Pine collection in Mallorca Studio

Talia LeHavi is a professional artist and a certified teacher of Japanese ink painting. Exhibiting both in the UK and internationally, she is known for her cross-disciplinary paintings, prints and ceramic tiles.

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