Watercolor Illustration with Japanese Influence
Introduction to watercolors with Japanese influence
A course by Flor Kaneshiro , Illustrator
About the video: Introduction to watercolors with Japanese influence
Overview
“From different experiences I could learn about the handling of the brush in calligraphy and Japanese painting. Here I want to tell you what those experiences were and how I added what I learned to my illustrations. Then we will see an introduction to Sumi-e, this art where the painter becomes one with nature. ”
In this video lesson Flor Kaneshiro addresses the topic: Introduction to watercolors with Japanese influence, which is part of the Domestika online course: Watercolor Illustration with Japanese Influence. Give your drawings an ancient identity with the Sumi-e painting technique.
Partial transcription of the video
“Introduction to Japanese-influenced watercolours First, I would like to briefly introduce you to Sumi-e painting. Sumi-e is a Japanese word. "Sumi" means ink and "e", painting. It is originally from China and was introduced into Japan by Buddhist monks. Sumi-e incorporates philosophy and religion. Zen Buddhism is a religion of self-discipline, detachment, contemplation and respect towards nature. In the oriental understanding of nature there is no distinction between the inanimate and the animate. There are no classifications or ranks. Sumi-e artists only represent the essential part of ele...”
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Course summary for: Watercolor Illustration with Japanese Influence
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Areas
Drawing, Traditional illustration, Watercolor Painting
Flor Kaneshiro
A course by Flor Kaneshiro
Flor Kaneshiro is an Argentine illustrator with a degree in fine arts from the National University of La Plata in Argentina, specialized in traditional Japanese-style illustration. Her work focuses on book illustration and video projects.
In addition to her studies in Argentina, she obtained a scholarship at the Okinawa Prefectural University of Arts in Japan, where she has also exhibited her art. In her work, she depicts Japanese culture, nature, people, stories, and animals using watercolor as the main technique.
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