Super Simple Sumi-e: Easy Asian Brush Painting for All Ages

by Yvonne Palka

"The details make this Asian brush painting technique so appealing that both children and adults will be tempted to work at it together, transforming this activity into a true family experience."
—Seattle Book Review

With a few strokes of brush and ink, you can paint charming animals from pandas to swallows and rabbits to dragons with this introductory book to the traditional art of Asian painting called sumi-e.

Creative children and curious adults will have fun learning the magic of sumi-e with the simple techniques illustrated in Super Simple Sumi-e . Learn how to make various sumi-e brush strokes and how to create animals, flowers, and bamboo with this friendly, easy-to-follow guide. Sumi-e means "ink picture" in Japanese. "Sumi" means ink and "e" means painting or picture. Since similar styles of painting with brush and ink are used throughout Asia this style of painting is often referred to as Asian brush painting.

Genres: Art, Nonfiction

24 pages, Paperback

First published November 1, 2011

Reviews

[Nicole · Rating 4 out of 5]

A must for the young artist. Easy instructions. Parents will love it too.

[Christina Karvounis · Rating 5 out of 5]

Terrific for kids starting sumi-e.

[Ceci · Rating 5 out of 5]

Gorgeous simple calligraphy in this playfully designed children's book will charm parents, children and educators alike. In her signature lighthearted style Yvonne Palka, award-winning children's author and artist-in-the-schools, teaches the basic strokes and shapes so that you and your young ones can enjoy learning about sumi-e painting together. An afternoon of fun that is likely to turn into a favorite creative joy!

[Tory · Rating 5 out of 5]

Straight forward introduction to the Japanese brush painting (Sumi-E) with detailed photographs. Great for children through adults.