Traditional Sumi-e Painting
Broom Buddies
The Japanese term “sumi” means “black ink”, “e” means “painting”…
It indicates one of the art forms in which subjects are painted with black ink in all possible gradations ranging pure black to the lightest shades achievable by dissolving ink in water.
Brush Buddies
Animals
Fun with Frogs
Plants
Landscapes
Sketching with a found twig
Pick up a ragged end twig off the ground, under the tree you want to sketch.
Dip it into black ink and HAVE EXPRESSIVE FUN !
This is a eucalyptus tree at UCSC Arboretum.
Brush / Pen and Ink
Sketches














