Characteristically, Sumi-e is an East Asian art, and has been practiced there for well over a thousand years. Sumi-e depicts the spirit or essence of an object or scene rather than its outward appearance — and does so in the fewest possible strokes. Because of this simplicity, the painter's character and personality come through in his/her work. In both viewing and creating, Sumi-e is a very contemplative form of painting.

In this class at RESOBOX, a Japanese cultural center in New York, all students will start with ink-wash painting basics, such as how to hold a brush. All materials such as ink, brushes, calligraphy paper, etc. will be provided for the students.
Duration: 1 hour and 5 minutes