

5 ways of finding inner balance with the practice of Japanese ink painting
5 ways of finding inner balance with the practice of Japanese ink painting. Learn how to enhance the quality and radiance of your painting
May 224 min read


mono-no-aware and the theme of wild flowers and grasses
A short essay about the Japanese aesthetic of mono no aware and the theme of wild flowers and grasses
Aug 1, 20245 min read


Monochrome Ink - Beyond the Rainbow
Monochrome Ink - Beyond the Rainbow - 5 values for ink painting - an artist contemplative take.
May 4, 20245 min read


A Shrike on a Barren Branch
A short essay featuring an ink painting by Japan famous warrior Miyamoto Musashi
Dec 25, 202310 min read


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.
Aug 4, 20238 min read


A secret about being an artist
Notes to self on the artistic journey. Being an artist is not about some kind of a chaotic state, it is about an internal order that makes..
Nov 19, 20222 min read


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.
May 5, 202212 min read


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.
Mar 10, 20226 min read


Wabi-Sabi and the Practice of Ink Painting
Finding the profound within the mundane. A short essay on the power of simplicity and rustic beauty within the creative way.
Jan 10, 20224 min read