Japanese Brush Painting and Calligraphy Class

Class Description: Join Fumiyo Yoshikawa and gain creativity and daily peace of mind by learning Japanese ink brush painting and calligraphy, which are deeply related to Zen. While learning fundamental brush and ink handling and brush strokes, challenge yourself to create original works of art.

Materials: Students should bring: One Japanese style brush approximately 2” length of hair with a handle 1/2 diameter and 12” length.

All other materials will be supplied

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Fumiyo Yoshikawa was born and raised in Kyoto, Japan, Fumiyo Yoshikawa studied Japanese art and history
and specializes in Sumi-e and Japanese painting. She has also embraced American art since moving to San Francisco in 2004. She has exhibited extensively in Japan since 1984 and in the U.S. since 2006. Yoshikawa is interested in various cultures, their uniqueness, and differences, and travels frequently to learn about local cultures and art styles. She was particularly fascinated by the similarities between the ancient civilizations of Central America and Japan and spent a year in Guatemala before moving to the U.S., where she studied Mayan culture, created artwork, and held a solo exhibition. Currently, she is creating and exhibiting her contemporary art in various locations, which is a development of her own interpretation of calligraphy and Sumi-e (ink painting), which are deeply related to Zen.

Instructor email: sumi-e@fumiyo-y.com  Instructor website: www.fumiyo-y.com