Artist Statement
I became fascinated with Chinese brush painting after taking sumi lessons in 2011. My art adventure has
introduced me to many Washington artists, local art courses, and classes at the Cole Gallery in Edmonds as well as YouTube videos, and many art books and art supplies. Untamed curiosity impels me to learn, to try various techniques and mostly to just play.
The sumi style I favor is inspired by the Ling-Nan masters beginning in the 19th Century. It is characterized by
spontaneity, spare expressive brush strokes, the use of ink and watercolor, crafted rice and mulberry papers,
and use of the ink chop (stamp).
I also explore and paint watercolors often at my home in Sequim, Washington and with the Port Townsend
Urban Sketchers. Being outdoors in the Pacific Northwest is always inspiring.
introduced me to many Washington artists, local art courses, and classes at the Cole Gallery in Edmonds as well as YouTube videos, and many art books and art supplies. Untamed curiosity impels me to learn, to try various techniques and mostly to just play.
The sumi style I favor is inspired by the Ling-Nan masters beginning in the 19th Century. It is characterized by
spontaneity, spare expressive brush strokes, the use of ink and watercolor, crafted rice and mulberry papers,
and use of the ink chop (stamp).
I also explore and paint watercolors often at my home in Sequim, Washington and with the Port Townsend
Urban Sketchers. Being outdoors in the Pacific Northwest is always inspiring.