Super Simple Sumi-e
Easy Asian Brush Painting for All Ages
$24.48
- Paperback
24 pages
- Release Date
29 October 2024
Summary
Young artists ages 8 and up can learn the traditional art of Asian sumi-e painting in this first-ever kid-friendly guidebook that will appeal to artists of all ages.
Capture the spirit of charming animals—from pandas to swallows and rabbits to dragons—with just a few strokes of brush and ink!
“The details make this Asian brush painting technique so appealing that both children and adults will be tempted to work at it together, transforming this activity into a true family expe…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9781632175458 |
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| ISBN-10: | 1632175452 |
| Author: | Yvonne Palka |
| Publisher: | Blue Star Press |
| Imprint: | Little Bigfoot |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 24 |
| Release Date: | 29 October 2024 |
| Weight: | 170g |
| Dimensions: | 254mm x 216mm |
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Critics Review
“Like Ed Emberley, the artist offers clear, step-by-step instructions … Charming, practical, and a good guide to using a brush to create simple illustrations.”—Kirkus Reviews“The details make this Asian brush painting technique so appealing that both children and adults will be tempted to work at it together, transforming this activity into a true family experience.”—Seattle Book Review“I hope some will think of this Sumi-e picture book as a gift to set someone on a path of discovery about Asian art and the history of Asian cultures.”—International Examiner
About The Author
Yvonne Palka
YVONNE PALKA is an award-winning sumi-e artist. A retired college professor, grandmother, artist, and naturalist, she loves introducing children and adults to the wonders of the natural world and the beauty of their own creativity. She loves sumi-e (Asian brush painting) for the simple elegance with which it captures the spirit of nature. Inspired by this simplicity, she teaches children and adults the essence of sumi-e painting in schools and other community settings. The same magic of the heart that gives rise to her sumi-e paintings gives rise to her dragon stories.
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