Sumi-e Chinese Landscape Painting Fundamentals Online Course, Phase 1
Sumi-e and Chinese brush painting are appealing because of their simplicity, harmony, and meditative nature. They not only capture the beauty of nature but also embody the traditional philosophy and cultural essence of "syncretism between heaven and humanity."
Chinese landscape painting is a brilliant gem in the treasure trove of Eastern culture. What makes Chinese painting most renowned is its ink-and-brush technique. By skillfully combining water and ink and using calligraphic dots and lines as its primary artistic language, it presents rich layers and profound artistic expressions. This technique creates unique visual effects through variations of light, dense, dry, and wet ink.
With practice and patience, you will come to experience the joy and "flow state" that arises as brushstrokes flow quietly across rice paper. Once the brush touches ink, the fragrance of culture lingers for generations. Designed and taught by ink artist Quanzhou (Jack) Zhao, this course is perfect for anyone eager to explore the beauty and depth of Chinese landscape painting.
We warmly welcome you to join the American East Mustard Seed Garden Chinese Landscape Painting Fundamentals Online Course, Phase 1.
This online course (via Zoom Meeting) will be held on Wednesday from 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm. Feb 26th - Apr 30th, 2025.
Schedule: Wednesday evenings, 7:30 PM – 9:00 PM (New York time)
Duration: 10 sessions (over 10 weeks)
Cost: $50 fee for registration and Sumi-e art supplies
(will be shipped to registered address)
$500 Tuition per student
Language: The class will be taught in English
Please use the Google Doc form below to register. When making your payment via Venmo, please clearly include your name, address, and phone number to ensure the art supplies are shipped to you correctly.
Chinese Landscape Painting Fundamentals Course Phase One
Thank you!
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The studio's refund policy states that the $50 registration fee and art supplies fee are non-refundable. A 90% unused tuition credit can be refunded if you withdraw from the class, provided that you send an email notification to zhaoartstudio@gmail.com at least three
days before the class begins.
Previous experience is not required. All materials such as brushes, paper, ink, etc.,
are provided and shipped to you for class use. You are also welcome to use your
own art supplies.
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