Minakata Kumagusu (1867 – 1941) was a Japanese author, biologist, and ethnologist. In his study of fungi, Minakata collected and drew thousands of mycological illustrations. Here are a few excerpts from his beautiful and informative sketchbooks. He discovered a new slime mold from all this sketching. That’s nothing to sneeze at.
Paul Horiuchi 1906-1999 From Greg Kucera Gallery: It is said that Japanese artists invented collage over 800 years ago; some say Horiuchi perfected it. His work has been described as romantic, serene, and sensitive. Some say his collages have earned him the title Master of Collage. Horiuchi was born in Japan and at an early …
Instructors at the League are encouraged to take each other’s classes. It is a fun way for us to continue our learning, get new ideas, and stay connected with each other. Shruti Ghatak has been taking all the League classes she can, and evidently she sketches our portraits while we are teaching. Ghatak received her …
I heard the story about the mother who threw the sheet over her daughter so she could more safely give her a hug. I thought of these paintings of The Lovers by Magritte. I thought about these unusual times, when basic human connection could bring death to those we love. During these suspended and unnerving …
Take a class with SAL – anywhere! PAINTING TECHNIQUES TO GET YOU STARTED Blocking in is the step after your sketch, in which the canvas is covered with flat shapes that indicate where elements will go, and what color or value they’ll be. Move past outlines into shapes. You can easily shift and change things around …
Minakata’s Sketchbooks
Minakata Kumagusu (1867 – 1941) was a Japanese author, biologist, and ethnologist. In his study of fungi, Minakata collected and drew thousands of mycological illustrations. Here are a few excerpts from his beautiful and informative sketchbooks. He discovered a new slime mold from all this sketching. That’s nothing to sneeze at.
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Take a class with SAL – anywhere! PAINTING TECHNIQUES TO GET YOU STARTED Blocking in is the step after your sketch, in which the canvas is covered with flat shapes that indicate where elements will go, and what color or value they’ll be. Move past outlines into shapes. You can easily shift and change things around …