Sumi-e
Sumi-e specific course
Professor: Hsiao Lin Liu
Date: June 30, 2012
Hours: Saturday from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Price: 55€ (materials included)
Sumi-e classes are scheduled each month with four different
levels.
In the sumi-e painting the expression of the sense of emptiness and
fullness is very important, which are the energy and gesture that
contains a work. This energy and gesture are the bases of creation and
the dao (path to the essential nature contained in all beings).
With the sumi-e technique, nature is understood and expressed in a
more spiritual way: trees and plants, birds, flowers, mountains and
rocks, fish and insects, which are home of great vitality. The painter
learns to grasp its essence with the mind and heart, transmitting it
work through the four treasures of study: brush, ink, inkwell, and paper.
Goals:
In the first course, we will learn about the four treasures of study, and usage
techniques. We will learn to draw bamboo, which symbolizes
personal virtues such as humility, courage and youth. By drawing reeds,
branches and leaves of bamboo, we will practice the basic techniques for
mastering brush work.
In the second course, we will learn to draw orchids. The orchid represents
distinction and individualism. The strokes of the leaves of the orchid plant
express the elegance in a free gesture. This technique allows us to experiment
with energy (Qi) to draw long and curve lines, and to master the intensity
of the brush strokes, giving them life.
In the third course, we will learn to draw the plum tree. This tree represents
the values of a courageous and patient personality. Its rough bark, branches
and flowers are key elements in this class, and they will let us experiment with different
tones and traces of brush strokes, with combinations of water and ink, the different
shapes and surfaces, expressing qualities that convey the essence of trees. Here,
we will work with color flowers.
In the fourth course, we will learn to draw fish and prawns. With the experience
of the three previous courses, we will have the knowledge to handle the basic
techniques that will allow us to master the brush work, and the quantity of water
and ink. The combination of water and ink is used to show water living beings;
sumi-e painting allows us to represent these free beings, and bring them to life.
Space is limited (interested students must register at Davinci escola d’art)
Reservation: 50% of the total price
Refunds only allowed if cancellation is before June 23.
Davinci escola d'art will issue an Attendance Certificate at the end of each course.