Welcome to Rituan Suibokuga School
Learn Suibokuga (Japanese ink painting Lesson)
Beginners are welcome.
English support available.
"Suibokuga" is Japanese ink painting.
You can enjoy Suibokuga at the Ginza (Tokyo) near the famous Kabukiza.
Through enjoying Suibokuga in Tokyo, you can get a touch of Japan culture.
Suibokuga is a picture on Japanese paper using only ink and water.
There is the "Bokusaiga" using pigments in recently years.
You will enjoy painting both "Suibokuga" and "Bokusaiga".
Do you want to make special memories of Japan trip?
You can take the picture which you do to your country.
You will decorate your room with the picture.
Please come empty-handed.
Don't worry about spending money on tools, because I lend you all the tools you need.
Even those who have no experience in "Suibokuga", you can get fun without anciently.
Supported both in individual and companion.
Limited to one group at a time. Please don't worry about what others think.
Location: Shinn Iwama-building 3F, 3-12-18 Ginza, Tyuou-Ward, Tokyo
東京都中央区銀座３丁目ー１２－１８ 新岩間ビル３F
The necessary time: 150 Minutes.
Please let me know three or so when you available.
Price: ￥30,000/person
The experience requires a minimum of 2 people.
The minimum guaranteed charge will be applied if the requested number
of guests is less than 2 people.
All experience is private for your group. We don't arrange mixed sessions.
Language: Rannshou speaks Japanese, my assistant can support you in English.
Clothes: Clothes that you do not mind getting dirty are recommended.
cancellation policy: We will arrange it after receiving your request.
Therefore, you can't cancel after you have placed your order.
If you are interested, please contact us for lesson details and availability.
Reference
What is Suibokuga?
Suibokuga is a traditional East Asian art form that uses black ink to create beautiful images. Artists use different shades of black to depict nature, landscapes, and figures. The technique emphasizes simplicity, capturing the essence of the subject with minimal brush strokes.
Historical Background
Suibokuga began in China during the Tang Dynasty (618-907 AD). It developed further in the Song Dynasty (960-1279 AD). Japanese Zen monks brought the technique to Japan in the late Kamakura period (1185-1333 AD). The art form became very popular in Japan during the Muromachi period (1336-1573 AD), blending with Japanese culture and Zen philosophy.
Famous Artists
Some of the most famous artists in Suibokuga include Josetsu and Sesshū Tōyō. Josetsu is known for his work “Catching a Catfish with a Gourd”. Sesshū Tōyō perfected the art in Japan, creating masterpieces like “Autumn and Winter Landscapes” and “Splashed Ink Landscape”. His travels to China helped him bring back advanced techniques to Japan.
Techniques and Expression
Suibokuga uses various brush techniques, such as straight brush (chokuhitsu) for fine lines and side brush (sokuhitsu) for broader strokes. Artists control the thickness of the ink and the pressure on the brush to create different effects. This allows them to express deep emotions and the beauty of nature with simple black ink.
Spiritual Aspect
Suibokuga is deeply connected to Zen Buddhism. It emphasizes mindfulness, simplicity, and the beauty of nature. The process of painting is meditative, helping the artist to focus and reflect. This spiritual aspect adds a deeper meaning to the art, making it not just a visual experience but a philosophical one as well.