Sumi-e examples from the first few weeks of class.











Got some more brush pens. They're a blast. I love how this brand has a real brush tip because that way the very tip is always thin and never frays. Although, the water based ink can run out quickly.

First test of the colors!

Doodle done at lunch

Sumi-e practice

This one was done last week, actually.
Reference used.

Reference used. had in mind the idea that in true human
perfection, there is always a little imperfection. 

Done during class

Sumi-e practice and doodles

Below is a sampling of my experimentation with some real nice brush pens I found here in Japan. The first black one ran out a couple weeks ago, and I recently got a new navy blue one. The brand is Zig Clean Color, and has a 'real brush' tip. They are very fun to work with. Some of the drawings were done with reference, some were done without, and some were just doodles or Sumi-e practice.