Join us for a tranquil and inspiring three-hour sumi ink workshop and learn the basics of the traditional Japanese art of brush painting.
Focusing on the graceful beauty of this medium, this session guides you through the techniques of using sumi ink to capture the delicate elegance of flowers and other forms from nature. Whether you're a beginner or have experience with brush painting, you'll explore the art of fluid brushstrokes, blending, and layering ink to create stunning designs. Leave with your own piece of art and a deeper appreciation for the art of sumi painting.
Location
The Grove Studio 104 & 105
Instructor
Jenson Cheng
Jenson Cheng is a Taiwanese-born Asian American artist whose work spans sculpture, painting, and traditional Eastern techniques. Trained in Sumi-e (ink brush painting) with Master Lee Qimao (李奇茂), Cheng brings together classical Eastern artistic traditions with contemporary applications. For over two decades, he has shared his expertise throughout the Philadelphia region, teaching at institutions including Cheltenham Art Center, Wayne Art Center, and Perkins Center for the Arts. Cheng's approach to Sumi-e emphasizes both traditional techniques and the mindful, meditative aspects of this ancient art form.
