Takumasa Ono
What will students gain if they come on one of your courses?
Sumi-e is the ancient art of creating Japanese ink pictures, or Japanese brush painting. Traditionally these paintings feature subjects from the natural world such as flowers and birds. The Japanese experience painting is a form of meditation that brings peace and harmony to the artist, and the finished pieces are intended to inspire the same sense of tranquillity and joy in the viewer. This practical course will help you master all the techniques you’ll need to create striking paintings and discover the spiritual aspects of this unique art form. Respected artist and teacher Takumasa Ono will begin by looking at the ‘four treasures’ of sumi-e: paper, brushes, inks and the ink stone. The course will cover these basic questions: •Why is Sumi-e painted only in black and white? •Why is the colour black necessary for the painting? •Why is the natural phenomenon of shadows not painted? •Why is the energy of the body more important than the movement of the hand in Sumi-e?.
Are there any particular techniques/processes you use in your teaching?There is no special technology. However, the spirits are united, and the nerve is concentrated.
What inspires your own work?Nature.
Where can students see examples of your work?On my website, Nature in Art Museum (Gloucester) D'Arcy Gallery (Cheltenham).
Where did you gain your training/experience?Japan.
What teaching experience have you had?2010~2001 “Sumi-e”: workshopa at Ono's solo exhibition, "HENRO Exhibition" with the National Trust properties 2010 The Buddhist Society (London) 2009/2010 Art in Action / Nature in Art Museum 2008 Nature in Art Museum 2007 French Paris / 2006 Clare Hall at Cambridge / Nature in Art Museum 2005 University of Oxford / The Jersey Galleries (Big draw) 2004 Young Britain & “Sumi-e”: Japanese Ink Painting by British Children at Japanese Embassy / Cardiff Castle (Big draw) / Russell-Cotes Museum (Teachers Workshops) Also held sumi-e workshops at many primary and middle schools in various parts of the UK.
Is your work in any public or private collections?Wales Millennium Centre in Cardiff Bay.
Have you written any books/had articles published?'The Simple Art of Sumi-e' Cico Books.
Do you belong to any professional groups/societies?SAA(The society for all artist).