Instructor: Jan Kawamoto Jamil
Email: jkjamil@verizon.net
Phone: 703-477-1065
Class Title: Sumi-e, Japanese Ink Painting
Medium: Ink and Watercolor
Level: Beginning
Description:
Introduction to the basics of Asian style painting with calligraphy brushes, black ink, watercolor, and rice papers.
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Session begins with bamboo brush strokes review, painting grapes, and small birds.
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The Fall series continues with autumn leaves and pumpkins.
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The Spring series continues with rocks and herons, lotus, koi.
Supplies:
Supplies should include watercolor paints, paper towels, the recommended calligraphy brushes, 2 water containers, newsprint -9x12” or larger
Contact instructor to request supply list and sources.
Artists’ Statement: My goal as a teacher is to share my experiences, and to help others find the beauty in our world.
Bio/Education & Experience:
BA in Art Education; more than 40 years experience teaching and facilitating ages 4 to 70; formal training in technical illustration, fashion illustration, air brush, drawing, painting, photography, photo journalism, organizational change, meeting management, and facilitative leadership.
I work in water based mediums - mixed media, Sumi-e, watercolor, and acrylic. Memberships include BWS, FWS, NWWS, Sumi-e Society of America, SRAC, and Camera Club of Brevard.
