Supply List

If you practice sumi-e, you likely have everything needed.

Sumi-e Ink, Any unsized rice paper, including double xuen, ma and pi. Please bring extra scrap rice paper as we will practice a variety of strokes before doing them on the demo piece. Brushes – Combination brush (Ideal, Long Flow, Orchid Bamboo) in medium and large for the petals and leaves. Small combination or soft hair brush (White Cloud) for smaller petals. Fine brush (Leaf Vein or Detail) for veins. Small Hard Hair (Mountain Horse) for calligraphic outline brushwork (optional). Hake to apply background wash. Colors: Permanent Alizarin Crimson, Cobalt Blue, Yellow Ochre, Sap Green, Lemon Yellow, Burnt Sienna. Bring your favorite purple (violet, lavender, ...etc.) for a purple iris. I am pretty liberal with colors, just bring what you have. Optional - opaque white for petal details. Small dishes/plates or a palette; paper towel, water container; felt (to protect your table), spray bottle, hairdryer.
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Bonus Support

Extra resources for enrolled artists

  • One Year Access to Workshop Recordings

    Online access to workshop recordings for a year from enrollment.

  • Technical and Q&A Zoom Chat

    Invitation to virtual meetings of technical topics and open Q&A with Joan Lok.

  • Constructive Artwork Critique

    Share up to three pieces of your artwork for Joan's comments and suggestions.

FAQ

  • How do I sign up?

    Click on "Register" button. Enter your email address and set up a password. On the checkout page, enter your credit card to purchase the workshop. That's all.

  • Is the LIVE Workshop recorded?

    Yes, I will post the workshop recording shortly after the live event. Enrolled artists may access the recordings for a year. You can watch them from the "Dashboard" after you sign in with your email and password.

  • I heard about your popular Zoom Chat, will I be invited?

    Yes, as an enrollee of my LIVE Workshops, you will be invited to join my Zoom Chat. It is a 40-minute Zoom meeting on Saturdays from 11 am (ET) every two to three months. You can make suggestions for technical topics for me to cover. I send Save-the-Date when the dates are set, and will share the Zoom link the day before.

  • How do I change my credit card information?

    After you logged in, open MY ACCOUNT on the upper right. Pick BILLING on the menu on the left. EDIT and put in your new credit card information. Double check for accuraccy and SAVE. You are set to use the new credit card for payment.

  • Do you offer private or group workshops?

    I offer private or group workshops in-person and via Zoom, and will customize topics for you. I welcome inquiries from art clubs, libraries and schools. Please email me.

  • Can I share my log-in?

    ABSOLUTELY NOT! I aim to keep the online course and workshops affordable. Login-sharing is prohibited. I reserve the right to un-enroll individuals without refund for usage abuse, and will pursue all damages and loss revenue the action may have caused.

Meet Joan

Joan Lok

I have been teaching sumi-e workshops for over 30 years. My art is a fusion of old and new, east and west, and the balancing play of yin and yang (positive and negative forces) to link Asian tradition to an adventurous, modern viewpoint. I am excited to share my favorite way of using expressive brushwork with you. Joan served as the President of the Sumi-e Society of America for 10 years, and taught Asian American Arts at the University of Maryland. Her book "Chinese Brush Painting: Flowers" is a best-seller in English, Spanish, Italian, French and Dutch. Joan has received awards from art competitions in the United States, Canada, and Japan. She resides in Florida, USA.