Demonstration Art

From a print by Imao Keinen (1845 – 1924. See discussion.)

Calligraphy, Sketches & Demonstration Painting

There are two words this week for those who want to practice their calligraphy. The first is ai (love) in kanji.

The next word is rabubādo (lovebird) in katakana.

Here is a relatively simple sketch for practice.

One of my instructions below uses the word mokkotsu-hō. It means to paint without outlines. It is okay to use outlines (senbyō-hō) if you want.