This was a wonderful exhibit with great displays of varying levels of brush paintings and fun educational demonstrations. I really enjoyed so many of the pieces, and there was a great little area...
Japanese Brush Painting Exhibition Taka Sumi E
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Friends of Sumi-e is an art-based group in San Diego, California, dedicated to preserving and teaching the traditional Japanese brush painting technique known as sumi-e or suiboku-ga. With a membership of about 80 members, the group carries on the tradition of capturing the essence of a subject through elegant brush strokes and multiple tones of ink or color. Founded in 2023 through the merger of two brush painting groups, Friends of Sumi-e hosts annual art exhibitions, workshops, and outreach events to promote the art form.
Through their exhibitions and events, Friends of Sumi-e provides opportunities for guests to experience origami, Japanese calligraphy, sumi-e painting demonstrations, and tea tastings. The group also collaborates with other organizations, such as the San Diego Floral Association and the San Diego Bonsai Club, to showcase their artwork and share their knowledge of sumi-e painting. With a focus on preserving tradition and fostering creativity, Friends of Sumi-e continues to inspire and educate both members and the public about the beauty and technique of Japanese brush painting.
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Gorgeous art work -wow! And it's all a free exhibition! Wish I had known about this 12 years ago! Features "sumi-e: the art of ink painting- the painter attempts to capture only the essence or...
Ok exhibit. I like art work but maybe this is meant for people who really appreciate brush painting. I found it underwhelming.









