An excellent book to accompany our Oriental Painting Set, or for any art student with a paintbrush and a bottle of black ink! Japanese ink painting emphasizes simplicity and brush technique - how to capture an object using the fewest brushstrokes. This book provides a complete course in the art of sumi-e. All materials and tecniques are covered, from preparing the ink to handling the brush for maximum control, composing in traditional style, even carving a stamp for your own personal seal. The skills lerned exploring oriental painting traditions greatly enhance other painting styles and skills.