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Japanese ink painting foundation course

Short course

Online

£ 220 VAT inc.

Create your very own beautiful ink paintings

  • Type

    Short course

  • Methodology

    Online

  • Duration

    Flexible

  • Start date

    Different dates available

Learn to paint step-by-step

Are you ready to expand your knowledge in Japanese ink painting?
Emagister presents to you the Japanese ink painting foundation course, endorsed by ArtBrush - Japanese ink painting online school.

The Four Noble Ones is a comprehensive foundation course which provides students with an in-depth learning experience in Japanese ink painting. This course will give you the opportunity to develop your skill-set while gaining a deeper understanding and appreciation for the traditional process of ink painting.

In this course, you’ll learn how to paint bamboo, plum blossom, wild orchids and chrysanthemum, this array of subjects allowing for an extensive study. Throughout the course, you will experiment with using ink, colour and a range of compositions to create your own ink paintings.

If you want to learn more information about this programme, do not hesitate to contact ArtBrush - Japanese ink painting online school through Emagister.co.uk

Facilities

Location

Start date

Online

Start date

Different dates availableEnrolment now open

About this course

IN THIS COURSE, YOU WILL:

✥ Learn how to prepare your work-space

✥ Learn how to hold the brush and make your own ink

✥ Exercise the brush to make fluent lines

✥ Practice Japanese calligraphy

✥ Learn step-by-step how to paint wild orchids, bamboo, chrysanthemum and plum-blossom

✥ Use Japanese watercolours

✥ Create your very own beautiful ink paintings

✥ Deepen your experience of the meditative nature of ink painting

THIS COURSE IS FOR YOU IF:

✥ You want to learn the foundation of how to create beautiful ink painting using traditional Japanese brushes, ink and paper.

✥ You may not have previous experience, but are excited to explore and learn a new way of painting.

✥ You love the way of Japanese ink painting and wish to practice further, explore and develop your skills and abilities.

Upon completion of your foundation course you will become confident with using the Japanese brush, ink and paper, ready to paint many other beautiful subjects. You will understand and appreciate the value of this practice within the tradition of Japanese art history, and will find it an open gate for your own creative journey.

How does lifetime access sound? As long as ArtBrush is live online, after enrolling, you have unlimited access to this course for as long as you like - across any and all devices you own.

Yes! The course is designed with beginners and intermediate students in mind, as well as, those who are keen to deepen their knowledge of the field. There are many step-by-step videos that are perfect for anyone just getting started. No previous experience in art or ink painting is required. The course is for mixed-level abilities.

Absolutely! Many professional artists and designers have been studying with Talia and have benefited from the Japanese art and practice aesthetics. The courses offer new ways of observing nature and understanding painting composition and space in a way unique to Japanese ink painting.

Yes! Please view the short 'check list' video and PDF for help in setting up your workspace and for preparing your tool-set for the courses. You can choose from a selection of 3 comprehensive sets of tools and materials. You can do this via the school on: https://www.talialehavi.com/tool-sets These sets were especially curated by Talia for the school in collaboration with our supplier in Japan. Each set is of high quality and designed to last a lifetime. Alternatively, depending upon where you are based around the globe, you may get individual tools and materials at your local Japanese/Chinese art supply shop or at some general art supply shops. You can also find online a variety of budget sets. Once you learn on the course, and understand about your toolkit, you will be able to easily sort out what you need. Your ordered set will arrive direct from Japan. Expect up to 2 weeks for delivery, local taxes are not included.

We would never want you to be unhappy! If you are unhappy with your purchase, contact us in the first 7 days and we will give you a full refund.

The course starts now and never ends! It is a completely self-paced online course - you decide when you start and when you finish.

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Subjects

  • School
  • Appreciation
  • Materials
  • Meditation
  • Colour therapy
  • Composition
  • Painter
  • Painting
  • Drawing
  • Zen
  • Japanese
  • Culture
  • Japanese ink painting
  • Calligraphy
  • Ink
  • Sumie
  • Brushpainting
  • Wild orchid flower stem
  • Bamboo painting
  • Chrysanthemum painting
  • Plum blossom painting
  • Wild Orchid

Teachers and trainers (1)

Talia Lehavi

Talia Lehavi

teacher

Course programme

Introduction
  • ArtBrush - introduction
  • Learning Japanese ink painting - introduction
  • Your workspace
  • Tools & materials - The four treasures
  • Making ink & How to hold the brush

The Four Noble Ones - introduction
  • About the Four Noble Ones
  • Structure of lessons on the course
  • Your check list

Wild Orchids
  • Introduction on painting wild orchids
  • Brush practice - 'thin - thick - thin' line
  • Painting wild orchid leaves
  • Calligraphy "Heart" shin/kokoro)
  • Painting wild orchid flowers
  • Common mistakes
  • Create your own painting - composition I
  • Wild orchid flower stem
  • Group of wild orchid leaves
  • Create your own painting - composition II - Ink & Colour
  • Wild orchid colour flower stem
  • Soul meditation - about the nature of elegance
  • Create your own painting - composition III - Colour
  • Wild Orchids outro
  • 3 addittional compositions for you to practice in your own time

Bamboo
  • Promo
  • Introduction on painting bamboo
  • Brush practice - 'thin- thick -thin'
  • Painting bamboo leaves
  • Painting bamboo branches
  • Brush lines practice - "pause - move - pause"
  • Calligraphy 'One' ichi)
  • Painting bamboo stems and knots
  • Create your own painting - composition I
  • Playful ink technique
  • Soul meditation - emptiness
  • Create your own painting - composition II
  • Bamboo outro
  • 3 addittional compositions for you to practice in your own time

Chrysanthemum - Yellow Empress
  • Introduction on painting chrysanthemum
  • Calligraphy 'Centre' chyu/naka)
  • Brush practice - 'pause - move - pause'
  • Painting chrysanthemum leaves
  • Painting chrysanthemum buds and flowers
  • Create your own painting - composition I
  • Painting flowers in 'boneless' style
  • Soul meditation - strength
  • Create your own painting - composition II - colour
  • Chrysanthemum outro
  • 3 addittional compositions for you to practice in your own time

Plum Blossom
  • Introduction on painting plum blossom
  • Brush practice - 'deer antlers'
  • Fine twigs
  • Painting blossoms 'line stroke' style
  • Creating your own painting - simple composition I
  • Brush practice - plum twigs
  • Brush practice - plum branches
  • Plum branches and colour blossoms 'boneless' style
  • Create your own painting - composition II - ink and colour
  • soul meditation - The nature of a breathing line
  • Create your own painting - composition III - ink and colour
  • Xtra - Painting plum blossom - principles and symbology
  • Plum blossom outro
  • 3 addittional compositions for you to practice in your own time

Course Outro
  • Outro

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Japanese ink painting foundation course

£ 220 VAT inc.