Japanese and Chinese painting styles are increasing in popularity in the U.S. We have expanded our sumi-e department with the addition of the Yuming Asian Art Brushes developed by Yuming Zhu, produced by Connoisseur®. Originally trained in China, Yuming Zhu is an accomplished sumi painter and teacher. Brushes used in sumi are usually wolf hair and sheep hair in bamboo. “Wolf hair” can actually be horse hair, boar bristle or other animal hair. The brush’s ability to hold and retain a point is critical to a sumi painter, since one brush is used to create the widest and thinnest of lines. The hairs used in each brush are determined by its use in painting. Soft, absorbant sheep hair holds generouse amounts of ink for flow and coverage. The thicker, sturdier hairs provide support and springiness. Yuming brushes are available now at Art Connection with special introductory pricing of 30% off list.
Art Connection
165 S. 5th Street
Downtown Coos Bay
(541) 267-0186
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