Virginia Lloyd-Davies
Auteur de Mindful Artist: Sumi-e Painting: Master the meditative art of Japanese brush painting
Œuvres de Virginia Lloyd-Davies
Mindful Artist: Sumi-e Painting: Master the meditative art of Japanese brush painting (2019) 15 exemplaires
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- Œuvres
- 1
- Membres
- 15
- Popularité
- #708,120
- Évaluation
- 4.5
- Critiques
- 2
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- 2
This book starts with a brief introduction about the origin and purpose of sumi-e. It has basic explanations about materials needed and how to use them. Most of the book focuses on teaching you how to paint different popular motives: bamboo, orchid, plum, chrysanthemum, iris, peony, insects, wisteria, grapes, lotus, kingfisher, birds, rocks and waterfalls.
It has big and wonderful photos and step-by-step instructions. However, it does feel like you need to have prior experience in order to take full advantage of it. What helps for those who are absolute beginners, is that video links are provided. You can see how Virginia Lloyd-Davies actually performs those beautiful strokes. A video can sometimes say more than a thousand words.
I would recommend this book if you are familiar with the very basics of Sumi-E, if you want motivation and inspiration for your art, or if you have your ink and brush ready and want to relax while trying one or more beautiful motives from the book.
*I read an ARC and this was my honest opinion… (plus d'informations)