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Lisa Chakrabarti - Premium Artist |
Sumi-e, Chinese Brush and Ink Painter Lisa Chakrabarti. |
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 Destined For Wine
Chinese ink/watercolor on xuan paper
36 x 14 inches  Liquid Embar Maple
Chinese ink/watercolor on xuan paper
28 x 13 inches  Plum Tree
Chinese ink/
watercolor on xuan paper
38 x 13 inches  The Itch
Chinese ink/watercolor on xuan paper
13 x 19 inches
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Artist statement: 'My lifelong passion for painting and drawing tends towards natural subjects that are often ephemeral in spirit. I am drawn to the inherent mystery, elegance and subtlety of Chinese ink painting, (sumi–e in Japanese). Combined with the idiosyncratic design of the Chinese brush, Chinese ink is ideally suited to reveal the essence and emotion that reside within even the most simple and commonplace of subjects. The brush techniques echo natural shapes and patterns which appear consistently throughout nature. The substrates for ink paintings – Chinese xuan paper and various washi (Japanese paper) – are each distinct, but share the characteristic of being absorbent. Once the ink touches the unsized paper it immediately flows out by capillary action. This contributes to the “organic” feel of the artwork. and demands spontaneity of execution: the first stroke is the final stroke. I strive for purity of form through direct expression and well-tempered brush strokes. It is a challenge to control the ink and often the unexpected results are the most exhilarating.'
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 Alabama Hills
Chinese ink/watercolor on xuan paper
17 x 26 inches  Lotus Wind
Chinese ink/watercolor on xuan paper
17 x 27 inches  Stately Pine
Chinese ink/watercolor on xuan paper
18 x 27 inches  Mudan - Tree Peony
Chinese ink/watercolor on xuan paper
13 x 26 inches
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