online course

/Ink Painting Fundamentals

Artist Valentina Semenets
5 lessons / starts on December 9th
online course

/Ink Painting Fundamentals
Artist Valentina Semenets
5 lessons / starts on December 9th
Meet the Artist
Valentina Semenets is an independent artist and an illustrator. She studied at the Russian Academy of Arts and has participated in several exhibitions and art markets in Russia and Turkey. In her artwork, she explores the natural world, seeking patterns to depict and adapt. Through the artistic interpretations, she invites viewers to appreciate the harmonious interplay of nature and find inspiration in the intricate tapestry of the world around us
Meet the Artist
Valentina Semenets is an independent artist and an illustrator. She studied at the Russian Academy of Arts and has participated in several exhibitions and art markets in Russia and Turkey. Inner artwork, she explores the natural world, seeking patterns to depict and adapt. Through her artistic interpretations, she invites viewers to appreciate the harmonious interplay of nature and find inspiration in the intricate tapestry of the world around us.
COURSE STRUCTURE:
Join us in this immersive course on Japanese art and culture, where we delve into the rich history of traditional ink painting techniques.

Whether you're a beginner or an advanced artist, this series of 5 workshops is designed for all levels of experience. No prior knowledge is required.

Through a combination of theoretical and practical lessons, you will explore the captivating world of ink painting. Discover the materials and techniques used in this ancient art form and gain a deeper understanding of two traditional types of ink painting: sumi-e and guohua (gongbi).

Join us and unlock the secrets of Japanese art in this course.

LESSON 1
Ink: introduction
theory: you will learn about ink what makes it different from other art media, and what types of ink are there. You will be exposed to the history behind the ink and go through the works of artists from different centuries: 6th to 21st practice: you will learn basic ink techniques and exercises for warming up

practice: you will learn basic ink techniques and exercises for warming up
Lesson 2
Sumi-e
theory: you will learn about the Japanese art style Sumi-e and go through the works of famous Japanese artists

practice: you will create 6 sumi-e pieces
Lesson 3
Guohua
theory: you will learn about the Chinese art style guohua and the techniques within it (gongbi and ink wash painting) and go through the works of famous Chinese artists

practice: you will create 1 gongbi piece
Lesson 4
Bringing ink to life
theory: you will learn about plein-air art and how to incorporate ink into it

practice: you will create 10 plein-air pieces of your surroundings

Lesson 5
A final touch
theory: you will learn about composition basics and analyze the composition in the works of modern ink artists

practice: you will create a final piece, based on en plein-air sketches you made during the previous lesson
MATERIALS NEEDED:
paper (watercolor, rice, or any paper 100g/m3 or higher), black ink (liquid or solid) colored ink, or watercolor brushes (calligraphy or natural)optional: brush pens, ink liners

Ink Painting Fundamentals
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