About this title: Influenced by Zen buddhism and using only black ink, traditional Japanese ink painting emphasizes suggestion, simplicity and harmony. This guide ranges from material selection (from brushes to ink sticks) to the techniques involved. Tips on mounting and making a personal seal are included.
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Publisher: Sterling Publishing (NY)
Date published: 1995
ISBN-13:9780806908328ISBN:0806908327
Description: Acceptable. Former Library book. Shows definite wear, and perhaps considerable marking on inside. Shipped to over one million happy customers. Your purchase benefits world literacy! read more
Binding: Trade paperback
Publisher: Sterling Publishing
Date published: 1996
ISBN-13:9780806908335ISBN:0806908335
Description: Fine. No dust jacket as issued. Previous owner name inside front cover. I did not see any other writing in book. Trade paperback (US). Glued binding. 96 p. Audience: General/trade. read more
Edition: First Printing
Binding: Illustrated Hardcover
Publisher: Sterling Publishing Company, Inc., New York, New York, U.S.A.
Date published: 1995
ISBN-13:9780806908328ISBN:0806908327
Description: Fine in Fine jacket. 4to-over 9¾"-12" tall. "Appealing and easy, Japanese ink painting emphasizes suggestion, simplicity, and harmony with nature-how to capture the essence of an object using the fewest, quickest brushstrokes. Here is everything you need to know to get started in the art of sumi-e. All materials and techniques are covered, including grinding ink, handling the brush for maximum control, composing pictures, even carving a soapstone or wooden seal for signing your work, and ... read more
Edition: Reprint
Binding: Softcover
Publisher: Sterling Publishing Co., New York
Date published: 1996
ISBN-13:9780806908335ISBN:0806908335
Description: Fine. 4to. 96pp, index, num bw & col ills. Or pictorial card. As new copy. Everything you need to know to get started in the art of sumi-e. All materials and techniques are covered including: grinding ink, handling the brush for maximum control, composing pictures, even carving a soapstone or wooden seal for signing your work, and mounting afinished painting. Includes step-by-step instructions for painting fish, bamboo, orchids, plum tree branches, and landscapes with rocks, trees, water, birds ... read more
Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: Sterling Publishing Co, New York, New York, U.S.A.
Date published: 1995
ISBN-13:9780806908328ISBN:0806908327
Description: Good+ in Good+ jacket. Ex-Library. 4to-over 9¾"-12" tall. Usual library marks. 96 pages with colour and b/w illustrations. Japanese ink painting is an attempt to capture the essence of an object, person, animal or landscape. read more
Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: Sterling Pub Co Inc
Date published: 1995
ISBN-13:9780806908328ISBN:0806908327
Description: New. 0806908327 Both hardcovers and dust jacket are NEW. Pages are pristine; text abundantly illustrated w/ both full-color and b&w. Overall condition is NEW. From the dust jacket, 'All materials and techniques are covered, including grinding ink, handling the brush for maximum control, composing pictures, even carving a soapstone or wooden seal for signing your work, and mounting a finished painting. ' read more
Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: Sterling Pub Co Inc
Date published: 1995
ISBN-13:9780806908328ISBN:0806908327
Description: Good. Used item may show library stamps, stickers and marks. Buy with confidence-your satisfaction is guaranteed at B-Logistics! Due to the large scale of our operation, we do not have access to the specific contents/condition of our items. Please note that Expedited shipping is not available at this time. read more
Binding: Paperback
Publisher: Sterling
Date published: 1996
ISBN-13:9780806908335ISBN:0806908335
Description: Near Fine. 0806908335. Clean and shiny cover. No markings to pages, binding tight. Pasadena's finest independent new and used bookstore. Art tech.; 0.3 x 10 x 8.4 Inches; 96 pages. read more
"This book is a work of art. The pages are filled with beautiful illustrations of the art of Sumi-e. I would definitely give it as a gift. My only negative comment is that it contains little or no "step by step" instructions for the novice [which I am]."
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