Hahnemuhle Sumi-e Pad

Name: Hahnemuhle Sumi-e Pad
Brand: Hahnemuhle

Hahnemuhle

Sumi-e painting evolved in the 5th century from Chinese calligraphy. The main subjects are taken from nature. In the 12th century Zen monks brought the technique to Japan where even today Sumi-e painting has a decisive influence on lifestyle. Translated \u201CSumi\u201D means \u201Cblack ink\u201D and \u201Ce\u201D means both \u201Cpath\u201D and \u201Cpainting\u201D. The style of brush painting is both a simple and yet highly aesthetic drawing made of powerful, mostly chasing and rapidly executed lines. \nPatience and inner harmony are essential in brush painting to capture the spirit of the subject. Sumi-e is therefore not only an Asian painting technique but also a form of spiritual relaxation therapy and is becoming increasingly popular in Europe. \nRecommended Paper \nFor the first time Hahnem\u00FChle has developed a special paper for the Japanese Sumi-e painting technique that is capable of meeting the strenuous requirements of the Sumi-e technique. It is extremely thin but ne.