Sumi E Pillows

Traditional Japanese ink and watercolor style design of a bamboo forest and a red rising sun on a mottled white and cream background.

Mugen and Jin sumi e

Japanese ink animals wih calligraphic scratch

Dragon Ink Painting

SOUND SUMI-E

Three robots sumi-e

Japanese inspired illustration

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.

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.

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Pine tree rendered in sumi-e style, inverse color for darker backgrounds.

'Morning Orchids' is a sumi-e ink wash painting on toned paper. I dedicate this painting to all mornings.

A pine tree on the edge of a cliff rendered in sumi-e style. White BG for printing on any color.

Cat sumi e art, japanese aesthetic.

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Traditional Japanese ink and watercolor style design of bamboo and a red rising sun on a mottled white and cream background.

Pretty watercolor and ink style cherry blossom (sakura) tree on a purple background with a lilac rising sun

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This is actually a true story that the author has witnessed in her own yard. Fortunately, no animals were harmed in the process :) This situation seems symbolic, though. To the author it represents the challenges of public speaking, but you can fill it with any connotations you like. Besides, it was just a lovely ink wash silhouette, presented by nature. 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 and animal hair brush.

There’s something slightly alarming in crows dancing in cool winter air. Perhaps, they remind us of faraway black sails and long forgotten adventures. 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.

Magnolia grandiflora is one of the most impressive and majestic flowers in the world. Yet, it is also as delicate as a young queen among sturdy knights. You know that beauty can save the word, but it can also rule 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.

There’s nothing so soft and so delicate as first willow catkins. Spring is many days away, yet, once you see those soft little paws, you’ll know, it’s already coming. 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.

Dark pink watercolor and Chinese sumi-e ink camellia flower on textured paper

A haunting nature depiction of a mystery black cat, with beautiful green eyes. An ink style with a mysterious animal. The Japanese Kanji neko

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Red watercolor and Chinese sumi-e ink camellia flowers on textured paper

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The fire Wolf

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...

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A rendering of a pine tree on the edge of a cliff in sumi-e style. Transparent for printing on light colors.

Ukiyo-e of Oda Nobunaga (織田信長) by Utagawa Kuniyoshi, master of ukiyo-e style of Japanese woodblock prints, restored by Takeda Art. Depicting Nobunaga tearing down a tent curtain decorated with the crest of his treacerous vassal Akechi Mitsuhide. Behind is the kamon of Oda clan, with calligraphy kanji of Oda Nobunaga, signature and seal of Kuniyoshi.

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...

This little kitten is very young, full of wide-eyed wonder and innocent curiosity. A little unsteady in its movements, delicate, but trusting, a reminder of how we used to feel when we were so absurdly young. 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.

Killer of Gods sumi e