Yuming Sumi Art Brushes
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Originally trained in China, Yuming Zhu blends the styles of the East and West into his oil, pastel and Chinese watercolor paintings. Capturing the light and darkness of the European masters while combining the energetic and textured ink brush strokes found in Chinese painting and calligraphy, Yuming portrays the beauty of the spiritual and earthly world by creating a language of emotional expression.
Yuming's Web Site & Online Art Gallery
Yuming teaches Sumi painting in community colleges and workshops nationwide. He holds a Master of Arts degree from California State University, is an exhibiting artist and is active in several artists' assocations.
The Art of Sumi Painting Sumi is a style of painting that is characteristically Asian, and has been practiced for well over a thousand years. Literally ink painting, it is an art form that strives to distill the essence of an object or scene in the fewest possible strokes. The philosophy of sumi is contrast and harmony, expressing simple beauty and elegance. The art of brush painting aims to depict the spirit rather than the semblance of the object. In creating a picture the artist must grasp the spirit of the subject. Sumi attempts to capture the Chi or "life spirit" of the subject, painting in the language of the spirit. Patience is essential in brush painting. Balance, rhythm and harmony are the qualities the artist strives for by developing patience, self-discipline and concentration.
Calligraphy Brush
Made of sheep hair and holds ink better for large surface wash and calligraphy.
| Style | Item# | MSRP | 40% Off |
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| Jin Ti | 90008 | $19.99 | $11.99 |
Flow Brush
Also called the combination brush. The outer layer is made of the finest sheep hair, designed to absorb and retain water. The core is made with stiffer hair that provides flexibility when drawing fine line and offers resiliency as well.
| Style | Item# | MSRP | 40% Off |
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| Rattail Fine Line | 90002 | $21.99 | $13.19 |
| Super White Cloud | 90003 | $10.99 | $6.59 |
| Best Combo | 90005 | $28.99 | $17.39 |
| Jade Bamboo Magic | 90009 | $57.99 | $34.79 |
Sheep Hair Brush
Soft tips, best for drawing leaves and flowers.
| Style | Item# | MSRP | 40% Off |
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| Soft Magnolia | 90007 | $14.99 | $8.99 |
Wolf Hair Brush
Gives better control with larger strokes, sturdier tip gives better support. Excellent for bamboo and landscape painting.
| Style | Item# | MSRP | 40% Off |
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| Northern Wolf | 90004 | $21.99 | $13.19 |
| Wild Mountain Horse | 90006 | $32.99 | $19.79 |
| Mountain Horse Ti | 90010 | $49.99 | $29.99 |
Dotted Line Brush
Enables the creation of very fine lines and details.
| Style | Item# | MSRP | 40% Off |
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| Happy Dot Detail | 90001 | $10.99 | $6.59 |
Interpretation of the Four Gentleman DVD
Eight painting demos by Sumi artist Yuming Zhu show both the instructional and expressive style interpretations of The Four Gentlemen: The Orchid, Bamboo, Chrysanthemum and Plum Blossom. The Four Gentlemen embody all of the basic brush strokes used in Sumi painting and are an important element in mastering the art of Sumi. One hour and 36 minutes in length.
| Style | Item# | MSRP |
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| DVD | YM-DVD | $34.50 |