Sumi-e Wild Orchids and Butterflies

Learn how to capture the essence of a subject with simplicity and spontaneity using traditional sumi brushes and black ink. We’ll begin with a demo of the very meditative process of making ink on a grinding stone and move on to the brush strokes that will evoke the spirit of our subject!

 I’ll show you how to use a sumi-e brush and inks to capture the essence of the traditional sumi-e subject wild orchids and we’ll add some butterflies too!😊

Add $10 to the reg price and I will provide all supplies for this session!

Acrylic Bamboo

Explore the unique joys of working with acrylics – one of the most versatile and forgiving mediums of them all.

Today we’ll do another Asian brush study using inks and acrylics to capture the essence of ‘Bamboo’ I thoroughly enjoy using the sumi-e brush and even grinding a little ink so am really looking forward to sharing the technique with you 😊

Stay all day and pay $40 for both classes.