Ink Painting: Capture Summer Gardens & Landscapes with Sumi Techniques

Unleash your inner artist and discover the captivating beauty of Sumi ink painting! Join professional artist Nicky Bell for an immersive and relaxing one-day workshop exploring the enchanting world of Sumi ink. Learn to harness the fluidity of ink and water to create stunning summer garden and landscape inspired artworks. 

What you'll learn: 

Introduction to Sumi Ink & Materials:

• Understanding the properties of Sumi ink, brushes, and paper.
• Preparing your materials for optimal results.

Fundamental Sumi Techniques:

• Mastering brush control and ink dilution.
• Exploring washes, layering, and dry brush techniques.
• Creating expressive lines and textures.
• Summer Landscape and Garden Inspiration:
• Translating natural forms into dynamic ink compositions.
• Capturing the essence of light, shadow, and atmosphere.
• Developing your own unique artistic interpretation.

 Composition & Design:

• Understanding principles of composition for impactful artwork.
• Creating depth and perspective with ink and water.
• Creating tonal values through layers of ink.

Who is this workshop for: 

This workshop is open to all abilities - whether you are a complete beginner or an experienced artist, you'll enjoy the chance to learn new skills, connect with others and spend a relaxing day immersed in creativity. All materials are included

About Brighter Futures:

Our Brighter Futures courses aren't just about learning and developing arts-based skills, they provide time, space and tools to care for your wellbeing through creativity. Each workshop is designed to leave you feeling inspired, supported and recharged. Led by professional artists, these courses provide a gentle, laid back approach to art, which offers a calm, supportive environment to try something new, meet new people and take some time away from the busyness of everyday. Our workshops put an emphasis on allowing people to try something new in a supportive, calm and accepting environment. Want to read more about our Brighter Futures programme, and read about the experience of past participants? Please visit our webpage here: Brighter Futures | Hampshire Cultural Trust