Introduction to Sumi-e Painting
What is Shikunshi?
A course by Koshu (Akemi Lucas) , Artist and Teacher
Joined October 2020
Joined October 2020
About the video: What is Shikunshi?
Overview
“In this lesson, I want to explain shikunshi is and how it's intrinsically connected with nature and Zen philosophy. You will also get some ideas about what you will learn in upcoming lessons from the four different plants.”
In this video lesson Koshu (Akemi Lucas) addresses the topic: What is Shikunshi?, which is part of the Domestika online course: Introduction to Sumi-e Painting. Connect with Japanese zen philosophy and let your energy flow through expressive ink brush strokes.
Partial transcription of the video
“In this lesson, I would like to talk about the 至君詞. and how it's connected with nature and Zen philosophy. you will get some ideas of what you're going to learn in this course. from four different plants. In China, kunshi means the person who has a vachi Respect and courtesy. In Sumi Painting, Or Kate? Bumble. Chrysanthemum and plum blossom are representing the key energy of Four Seasons. And also for ages of memory. So, It's cold. She 君子 Four gentlemen. Orchid represents spring. with elegance and faint sense Bamboo represents summer, Lush without dropping leaves throughout the year. and st...”
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Course summary for: Introduction to Sumi-e Painting
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Drawing, Fine Arts, Ink Illustration, Painting, Traditional illustration
Koshu (Akemi Lucas)
A course by Koshu (Akemi Lucas)
Koshu is an artist and qualified shodō Master with a deep connection to the Zen philosophy of Japanese calligraphy and sumi-e painting. She became a qualified calligraphy teacher at 24 and had her own calligraphy school with over 250 students until she relocated to the UK. She continues to share her passion with others through workshops, online teaching, demonstrations, and lectures.
Koshu creates commissions for a wide range of international clients. Her work can be seen on labels for KokoroGin, at the 2019 Rugby World Cup, and in advertising campaigns for the 2020 Tokyo Olympics. Her calligraphy work featured in the Hyper Japan Festival 2022 and her first sumi-e painting book is to be published by Bloomsbury in 2024.
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