Carp, Koi, sumi-e

Tried to show ink stone process this time
Nishiki-goi, colourful carp, are one of items which reminds us of Japanese cerebrity life, was creative breeding work in sixteenth century in Niigata pref., the nothern area in Japan.

Nishiki-goi swims gourgeous like kimono girls. very fun to see.




Some might hear about Chinese old saying, carp turns out dragon climbing the waterfall. We say To-ryu-mon, literery climb, dragon, gate, for the new comer contest. American Idle is kinds of to-ryu-mon of artists.

I draw this inpired by the old sixteenth carp painting which I bought in London. The wild carp shapes not like glamorous body of nishiki-goi but dull bullet streamline. So does this carp.

Tips:

1. Two barbels

2. Eyes are small but there are circles around eyes.

3. Pectoral must be depicted precisely, because this is the key point of carp. Imagine the wing of birds.

4. Scales.... your choice. precise or smoothing. I say, just line it. then drip sumi-ink over.

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[kagowoo]

Kazushimura-san,

what if i use normal ready-made calligraphy ink(in small ink bottle)?

Is it ok?

[kazushimura]

hi, kagowoo, it is OK. there are littel different tastes in colour among sumi-ink,,in maniac level. kazu

[Geminidragon64]

Your paintings are beautiful and you make Sumi-e seem effortless, which it isn't.

I am just learning this technique and would like to know what type brush you use as it seems large compared to the ones I have.

[kazushimura]

hi,

this might be called chinese ink brush, made of weary hair. harder than calligraphy one. the length of hair is about 3 cm.

[mcole12345678]

Such negative comments saying how he is copying. Well i say even if he uses a book it takes great talent to make such a picture i bet if i gave these people that exact book and the same tools they could not create a picture half as great 5/5

[justwatchinsomevids]

It's always a pleasant experience watching your sumi-e videos.

You handle the brush with such grace but with a decisiveness and confidence that makes it look easy and beautiful. I really like the brush techniques.

Regardless, thank you so much for sharing these and I hope you continue to do so :O

[dinasaur2]

I like this video because it shows your inking station. It is great to see how you load the brush- fascinating.

[dinasaur2]

Why did you dab your hand on the painting?

[sophieissabazlamit]

SICK

[harigeharing]

it was butefull at the start later you messt it up big time

[kagamine100len]

Hi Kazu,

your painting are AWESOME!!!!! but i have a little question about ink.

I cant find any pre-made ink in a bottle, so shoud i store my own for future use?

Thanks,

Len

[pinup60]

hi! i love this video! lots of skill..

in the beginning, when you draw very thin lines that forms the fish head, well .. when i try to do that my brush creates two lines instead of one.. i mean the end of the brush is not aligned in one thin point like yours.. do you think it is a problem with my brush or my technique? (im a begginner)

thanks for the video, amazing! :)

[hyslekens]

Domo arigato gozaimasushita

[BecauseIs]

While I do understand the concept behind of sumi-e painting, there is no reason to bash western painting because they do it differently. There are many ways to praise an artwork/style, criticizing another one is not one way.

[scarriao]

Dear Kazushimura:

I was very sad reading some of these bad comments. For those who think you are not creative enough I would suggest viewing all the videos you have subscribed.

Other than that, criticism that lack constructive comments should not be posted and as far my limited knowledge of Zen budism goes, no zen master would approve such thing.

Seeing your work is always a pleasure.

Suely