An curved arrow pointing right. Traditional Japanese calligraphy ink, referred to as sumi ink, comes in a solid form. It takes at least four years of production before these ink sticks can be sold ...

It is this feature more than any other that allows the calligraphic line to be so fluid and expressive. The ink employed in calligraphy is usually made from lampblack, a sooty residue created by ...

Unleash the dedicated process behind creating traditional ink sticks, a craft perfected over centuries. This detailed journey reveals how artisans select natural materials and use age-old techniques ...

An curved arrow pointing right. Calligraphy inkstones, especially elaborately designed ones, can cost over $5,000. While the traditional practice of using an ink stick and inkstone is less common ...

Calligraphy has long been regarded as one of the quintessential art forms of East Asia. In Vietnam, Quoc ngu (Romanized ...

Expo Metro Miami Beach features global artists including seven from Asia showcasing calligraphy ink art and cultural fusion ...

To promote Eastern art, Kasashima Gallery has invited seven artists from Taiwan and Japan: Chien Hsuan-Ming, Wu Li-Ying, Chou Yao-Tsung, Chen Meng-Huan, Wu Pei-Chi, Tsai Yu-Yun, and Sakaguchi Juri.