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The book is fantastic. The wide pages have hardly any wasted space. All the strokes are explained in detail with examples. Each lesson, for example, leads to a finished composition. The book is 128 pages in length and has five chapters. The only part missing from this guide is color. I feel the book's lack of color leaves the user a sense of uncertainty. The examples advise use of multiple colors loaded on the brush, and yet the examples are in black and white, so there is nothing to compare the user's work to. All things considered, this is an excellent beginners guide, especially for its time (1989). I am pleased with the depth of the guide, and enjoying reading the culture behind the Sumi-E art of brush painting. If you are a beginner painter and would like to pursue the art of ancient Japanese brush painting, then this is the book for you.Read full review
Taking a class in Oriental painting and this book is great way to review the lessons. The price was reasonable, the diagrams clear and easy to follow and the author is the best in this field.
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If you would like to know how to do oriental brush work using the correct materials and techniques, this is an excellent place to start. Paper, ink, brushes and patience are all else that is required - skill will come with practice. These techniques have broad application in the decorative arts ranging from formal watercolor sketches to casual brush strokes on ceramics. A good starting point.
This is literally THE BEST Sumi-e book ever. Ive purchased several, she breaks it down, just the basic strokes that are needed for everything. I wish I bought it first. Master this book and the simple strokes and you can paint anything Sumi-e
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This book gives a good insight to what this art form is about. The illustration are instructional and easy to follow.
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