Sumie Bird Mugs

image inspired by sumi-e technique showing a bird

image inspired by sumi-e technique showing a bird

"Birdie" is an original sumi-e ink wash painting. It is a 'one stroke' style of painting. Sumie attempts to capture the Chi or Life Spirit of the subject with just a few strokes of the brush. 8" x 11" on white paper. I am inspired by the elegance and simplicity of japanese sumi-e painting. "Notice that the stiffest tree is most easily cracked, while the bamboo or willow survives by bending with the wind." -Bruce Lee. I assume reproduction rights to all of my original art. Nothing may be used in any way, shape or form on merchandise or promotional items of any kind. Thank you…

old japanese technique from the 8th century. it consists to draw in a few lines only with chinese ink on paper. this art is part of zen culture

Robin bird with red heart, sumie Enso Circle Brushstroke, beautiful abstract design inspired by oriental zen culture japanese art.

old japanese technique from the 8th century. it consists to draw in a few lines only with chinese ink on paper. this art is part of zen culture

LITTLE FRIEND is a sumie ink brush pen & wash painting of a sweet little bird. The original measures 8.5" x 11" and is on white paper.

Bamboo Birdie is a sumie ink brush painting on paper.

old japanese technique from the 8th century. it consists to draw in a few lines only with chinese ink on paper. this art is part of zen culture

Flamingo #1 is an original watercolor and ink pen painting. It measures 5-1/8" x 7" on heavy stock cream colored paper with an embossed border. I am inspired by the elegance and simplicity of japanese ‘sumie’ painting. Sumie attempts to capture the Chi or life spirit of the subject with just a few strokes of the brush. I assume reproduction rights to all of my original art. Nothing may be used in any way, shape or form on merchandise or promotional items of any kind. less is more

Crane birds, traditional japanese sumi e art, digitaly created mug design.

"Morning Chirp" is an original watercolor painting of a little blue bird. Including the border, it measures 6" x 7" on heavy stock watercolor paper. I am inspired by the elegance and simplicity of japanese ‘sumie’ painting. Sumie attempts to capture the Chi or life spirit of the subject with just a few strokes of the brush. I assume reproduction rights to all of my original art. Nothing may be used in any way, shape or form on merchandise or promotional items of any kind. less is more

Sumi-E mythicals. Enjoy it.

Brush painting of a raptor perched on a mountain.

I hope you like it!!!!

Original art in Japanese sumi-e style of a flamingo, I hope you like it!!!!

old japanese technique from the 8th century. it consists to draw in a few lines only with chinese ink on paper. this art is part of zen culture

Crane

Japanese Raven painting, sumi-e ink brush art.

old japanese technique from the 8th century. it consists to draw in a few lines only with chinese ink on paper. this art is part of zen culture

An owl sits perched amidst a sea of pink cherry blossom petals. It surveys its surroundings with piercing eyes, its feathers ruffled in the gentle breeze.