Suiboku-ga (ink brush painting) is a technique that utilises wash and paper (Japanese or Chinese paper), brush, and sumi (ink). It is black ink applied to white paper with a brush. This produces the monochrome gradation tone. Japanese visual art is a form of simplicity. Suiboku-ga reflects simple spiritual beauty. Buddhist philosophy itself came from an expression of spiritual art. The subjects of suiboku-ga are nearly always taken from the world of nature: flora and fauna, insects and landscapes. Frederick Forsyth’s mural The most characteristic feature of the suiboku method is to put a brush directly onto paper and draw with one stroke. This is very different from other Japanese painting or oil painting styles which are based on underline sketching and gradually putting colours into the pictures. To be able to draw with one stroke of the brush, the artist must already have an idea of the form and image of the subject. Therefore, rapid practice with the brush is very important. The Royal National Theatre, London The learner will realise the necessity and importance of sketching. Sketching starts from close observation of the subjects. There are no rules or special methods to follow: the artist just observes carefully and draws what he sees on the paper. Nevertheless, careful observation can be very hard work to start with, but the learner usually accomplishes the skill by sheer perseverance in sketching. Through sketching flowers and scenery, the artist develops a deep relationship with nature and its beauty. ☛JAPAN SUIBOKU CENTRE workshops, demonstrations, education, books and events ☛SUEKICHI BOOK Japanese Ink Painting books etc,,, ../Japan%20Suiboku/Home.html../Suekichi%20Book/Welcome.htmlshapeimage_3_link_0shapeimage_3_link_1
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