Sumi E Posters and Art Prints
Description: 'Ben Hogan' is a sumi-e ink line drawing of the legendary golf master. Original measures 8.5" x 11" on white paper.
Ben Hogan ~ sumi-e ink line drawing of the legendary golf master Posters and Art
by Becca’s Place
$14
Description: Wild orchid is one of the “four gentlemen” of oriental art, and thus one of the most important themes, which symbolizes spring and gentle femininity. However, it often puzzles non-Asian art students as this orchid, seen in the classical Chinese and Japanese works looks unfamiliar, not like an orchid at all. Still, this is an orchid, one of the oldest species, found in China and admired by Confucius himself. Unlike many other orchid kinds it grows on earth and rocks, often on river banks. It’s leafs and petals are long and narrow, flowers are often pale white. (If you are a scientific kind, you can look it up by the name Cymbidium ensifolium :) So you have it, a most elegant and delicate symbol of femininity, calm and soft as moonligh...
Description: Wild plum is considered to be one of “four gentlemen” of eastern art, meaning four most popular and noble themes that represent main seasons as well as most important human virtues. Chinese plum, also called meihua is a favorite theme of eastern art and poetry. It blooms in early spring, sometimes having to endure chill and snowfall, so this bright and delicate blossom has been celebrated as a symbol of late winter / early spring and striving new life. This ink wash paining is inspired by most dramatic Chinese and Japanese works. It represents intricacy of life as well as its inherent vital optimism. Stamp featured on the painting is the author’s “signature”, carved in tensho calligraphy characters. The style used is also known ...
Description: Wild plum is considered to be one of the “four gentlemen” of eastern art, meaning four most popular and noble themes that represent main seasons as well as most important human virtues. Chinese plum, also called meihua is a favorite theme of eastern art and poetry. It blooms in early spring, sometimes having to endure chill and snowfall, so this bright and delicate blossom has been celebrated as a symbol of late winter / early spring and striving new life. This painting represents faith and optimism of early spring. Watching these brave flowers unfolding in chilly air makes you believe everything is possible. Stamp featured on the painting is the author’s “signature”, carved in tensho calligraphy characters. The style used is...
Description: Chrysanthemum is a symbol of autumn. It blooms sometimes well into winter, surviving bitter cold and snowfall, and so it has become a symbol of fortitude and wisdom that comes from experience. However, chrysanthemums can also be strikingly beautiful, commanding respect and admiration. No wonder, it has become an emblem of Japanese Imperial dynasty. This painting underlines this particular aspect of chrysanthemum’s symbolism. Stamp featured on the painting is the author’s “signature”, carved in tensho calligraphy characters. The style used is also known as sumi-e and suibokuga. Materials used: rice paper, Chinese black dry ink, vermilion ink and animal hair brush.
Description: Everything reminds us of the sky, even if we forget to look up sometimes. You can wish upon a star even in the broad daylight under maple tree, just make sure you mean it. Stamp featured on the painting is the author’s “signature”, carved in tensho calligraphy characters. The style used is known as Japanese ink wash painting, sumi-e and suibokuga. Materials used: rice paper, Chinese dry ink and animal hair brush.
