Student Furnished Course Supplies/Prerequisites: Supplies additional cost $10 per student payable to instructor. Includes rice paper, ink & brushes.

Course Description: Introductory class teaches the art of Asian watercolor painting & how it differs from Western style painting. Basic techniques using only brush, Sumi ink, few basic watercolor paints & Asian watercolor papers (Rice paper). Focus is on painting as a meditative process. With few strokes of the brush capture the “Essence of the Subject”. Includes brush techniques,color blending & composition. Traditional subjects, the “Four Gentlemen”: Bamboo, Plum, Orchid & Chrysanthemum. Asian watercolor painting is an ancient tradition but is new to many people. Suitable for beginning & experienced painter.

Course Instructor: Eiko was born in Osaka, Japan & studied calligraphy since childhood with various teachers including cursive form of kanji & kana with the Master, Zuiun Kobayashi. Inspired by her father's paintings, she began the study of Sumie (Japanese brush painting) & Asian Watercolor. With many years of experience she teaches both adults & children. Eiko is a member of the Sumi-e Society of America & the Utah Water Color Society. She has received recognition & awards for her talent. Her paintings are on exhibit in various locations & featured on her website at eikosart.com.
eikosart@gmail.com