Expressive Ink Painting

Chinese painting

Class Overview

This course explores a variety of ink techniques that bring energy, movement, and texture to your paintings. Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced artist, you’ll learn how to transform simple brushstrokes into dynamic, contemporary compositions.

What You Will Learn

How to use different ink painting tools, from traditional brushes to unexpected household items.
Techniques for controlling ink flow, creating textures, and layering tones for depth.
Expressive linework, structured and organic shapes, and mixed-media printing techniques.
How to compose bold, modern ink pieces suitable for home décor.

Why You Should Take This Class

Ink painting is a versatile and expressive medium that allows you to create artwork with minimal materials yet limitless creativity. In this class, you'll gain hands-on experience with modern techniques that can be applied to personal projects, interior decoration, or even professional art practice. If you’re looking for an engaging, experimental approach to ink painting, this course is for you!

Who This Class is For

This class is perfect for:

Beginners curious about ink painting and looking for a structured introduction.
Experienced artists seeking fresh techniques to enhance their work.
DIY enthusiasts and home decorators who want to create custom artwork.
No prior experience is required—just an open mind and a willingness to experiment!

Materials & Resources

To follow along with the lessons, you’ll need:

Ink (Chinese ink or Japanese ink)
Brushes (traditional Chinese painting brushes)
Paper (Chinese painting paper, mixed media paper, or other absorbent surfaces)
Additional tools such as sponges, plastic, non-wax paper or found objects for texture printing

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