In this beautiful book; Naomi Okamoto passes on her experience and knowledge of Sumi-e ndash; traditional Japanese ink painting that uses only ink; white space and simple brushstrokes to capture the essence of an object; person; animal or scene. With her deep understanding of both the technical and spiritual aspects of this ancient art; she guides the reader expertly through the materials required and the techniques involved; successfully conveying as she does so the cultural and historical background to this exquisite artform. There are numerous ink paintings and simple exercises throughout; making this book ideal for anyone wishing to acquire the skills associated with Sumi-e; as well as an understanding of the philosophy behind it.
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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful. Good selection. but I agree with some of the ...By Hoboken shopperGood selection. but I agree with some of the other reviewers that this is not good for a beginner. The chording is good though - fun to practice.4 of 4 people found the following review helpful. Perfect!By J. LombardiThis book is great for learning the songs! Its very easy to read. I would recommend it to anyone looking for the sheet music to Annie songs.2 of 2 people found the following review helpful. Annie Easy Piano and words bookBy CurtrentonThis was bought for a little one that plays piano. in plays and enjoying singing. This is such a good book for those who would like to play piano and sing "Annie" songs. I would use this seller again.
