Love these little explanations of brush and ink strokes ❤🫶🏻🙏🏻
@louiseann_venusandneptune16 күн бұрын
This is just what I was looking for. Perfect !! and I love the mental aspect which is why I’m taking the whole process real slow - getting a feel for the tools and learning a little about the thinking behind the painting or writing philosophy as I go. Today I unboxed my tools and photographed everything as it was an unused beautiful set. Started with discovering a little about the brush types I have - then got stuck with how to grind the ink. From not having a clue to knowing exactly what do do in one simple and beautiful video . I can’t thank you enough. Found this video at midnight U.K. Tomorrow I’m going to grind ink with much appreciation 😊
@jumanas401221 күн бұрын
thank you for your tip 🌹
@lpahkah264825 күн бұрын
教えてくれてありがとうございました🙂
@nidhishshivashankar4885Ай бұрын
Kirei!
@ChristopherEngleАй бұрын
Thank you!, Excellent.
@JunkoAzukawaАй бұрын
You are most welcome! Happy painting ☺️🙏
@evvivapaolaАй бұрын
Thank you for the tips. I was wondering how you can tell that a brush is good quality before you wet it, i.e. when you buy it
@JunkoAzukawaАй бұрын
So nice to hear this video was useful for you ☺️🙏
@juliegroganhorsesandyou2 ай бұрын
Beautiful work
@JunkoAzukawa2 ай бұрын
Thank you ☺️🙏
@jilliancrawford75772 ай бұрын
This may seem unusual, but I like to write out letters and words in the grinding process almost as a way to pray to whatever higher power could grant me what I need to accomplish my creative goals. It is probably unnecessary and just a superstitious ritual, but I do think it at least helps me with getting focused on my goals and start relaxing properly.
@JunkoAzukawa2 ай бұрын
Thank you for watching and for your comment. I have been learning Japanese calligraphy and believe in the power of writing and words. I found it is a great idea to write some words when grinding an ink stick ☺️
@nickdangere80912 ай бұрын
Excellent thanks
@JunkoAzukawa2 ай бұрын
You’re most welcome!
@danielillo6732 ай бұрын
You explain very well and you are very sweet and tender, thanks 🙂.
@JunkoAzukawa2 ай бұрын
Thank you so much ☺️🙏
@edisonkelly27293 ай бұрын
Does the ink from the ink-stick washable if it gets on you hands and fingers?
@JunkoAzukawa2 ай бұрын
Yes it’s washable. I get ink on my fingers all the time! but it stains on fabric and paper.
@howlssnailhouse3 ай бұрын
This helped a lot! I read a book about the basics of Chinese art but seeing how to prepare ink in a video is super helpful!
@JunkoAzukawa2 ай бұрын
So nice to hear that this video was helpful☺️ happy painting!
@aayushjain95624 ай бұрын
Hi I am starting to learn japanese. But i am not able to read the calligraphy version of the kanji as it looks very different from how its printed in the books. How do i read calligraphy kanji? Thanks
@JunkoAzukawa3 ай бұрын
Thank you for watching. I know it's sometimes hard even for me to read calligraphy Kanji 😅 we have to simply learn and remember many calligraphy styles so you would be able to read them. All the best with your learning Japanese!!
Thank you very much, miss. Very happy to now know how to properly use the tools.🙏
@JunkoAzukawa3 ай бұрын
I'm so happy to hear that! Happy painting 😆
@felipefabrette16 ай бұрын
The tittle of this video reads odly sexual...
@nz1bhr16 ай бұрын
❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
@JunkoAzukawa5 ай бұрын
☺️🙏
@theorivas16 ай бұрын
Thank you very, very much for your instruction. My first experience was frustrating. Now that I know it can take ten minutes, I will have a more peaceful, satisfying experience.
@JunkoAzukawa5 ай бұрын
You are most welcome 😊 glad to know that this video was useful!
@marcuscarana92406 ай бұрын
I would just buy this not to make caligraphy but just to experience how calm and satisfying doing this is. It's like a more elegant version of satisfying and relaxing oneself using a fidget toy.
@JunkoAzukawa6 ай бұрын
Thank you for leaving nice comment ☺️🙏 This ancient art form is so beautiful to experience and to share with others.
@Terracottacup6 ай бұрын
What do we do with left over ink from the ink stone? Do we have to clean the ink stone with paper towel after we finish painting?
@JunkoAzukawa6 ай бұрын
There is animal based glue in the Sumi ink so please wash the stone with water after you use it 😊
@Terracottacup6 ай бұрын
Thank you so much for your answer.
@albertrodriguezjr7 ай бұрын
😃
@JunkoAzukawa6 ай бұрын
😊🙏
@phasespace47007 ай бұрын
Mesmerizing AF!
@JunkoAzukawa7 ай бұрын
Special moment 😊
@AdikaVoe8 ай бұрын
What can I use instead of inkstone? I have an ink stick, but no stone. I am very upset.
@JunkoAzukawa7 ай бұрын
Slate also works with ink sticks from my experience. It's a type of rock. Thank you for watching ☺️🙏
@ginamiller17588 ай бұрын
That is beautiful and dramatic! 🥰
@JunkoAzukawa8 ай бұрын
Thank you, Gina. That's what we wanted to capture in this video 😊🙏
@lowprofilepersonwithbigbra6698 ай бұрын
Nothing special, just black colour
@juanjoseaguilar29658 ай бұрын
Like your video,,, but the horrible music makes it hard to watch,,,,
@JunkoAzukawa8 ай бұрын
Thank you so much for watching and your feedback. Will be reflected in the next videos 😊🙏
@crestofscribbles87619 ай бұрын
So cool! I will definitely be on the lookout for better quality brown brushes. I'm super curious about the massive brushes though!! Are they for real? Is there like giant scroll of rice paper for that? Or is it decorative? Please let me know if you did a video on these!
@JunkoAzukawa8 ай бұрын
Thank you for watching 😊 yes the large brushes are real made of horse hairs. I use them for large artwork and also for performance. I’ll ask someone to film us when I use those large brushes next time!
@crestofscribbles87619 ай бұрын
Simply amazing <3
@JunkoAzukawa8 ай бұрын
Thank you so much for watching 😊🙏
@celinefederici69519 ай бұрын
Best video on how to grind ink. Arrigato!
@JunkoAzukawa9 ай бұрын
Best to hear 😁 so glad to know that the video is useful for you. Happy painting!
@Tac-010 ай бұрын
quite a personal question,isnt it?
@horichuy625410 ай бұрын
Thank you! You’re really good explaining.
@JunkoAzukawa10 ай бұрын
Thank you! so glad to know that this video is useful 😊🙏
@JoonasInvenius10 ай бұрын
Superb! 💛
@JunkoAzukawa10 ай бұрын
Thank you so much for your warm comment ☺️🙏
@yuebaoyu558211 ай бұрын
Emptiness and strength, meditation and performance all come together. The beauty is beyond verbal description.
@JunkoAzukawa10 ай бұрын
So nice to receive your beautiful comment. This art form is still a mystery to me… that I'm in love. Thank you so much for watching ☺️🙏
@anouskacurandera Жыл бұрын
Inspirational, thanks 😊
@JunkoAzukawa Жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for watching and your warm comment ☺️🙏🏻
@jcon2060 Жыл бұрын
Wonderfully made. Brought me to tears and I don't even know why.
@JunkoAzukawa Жыл бұрын
So lovely to hear that - thank you ☺️🙏The experience through this art form is always mysterious and beautiful.
@MilitaryDog. Жыл бұрын
Very relaxing and informative. Thank you.
@JunkoAzukawa Жыл бұрын
You are most welcome and happy painting 😊
@sanjaykumarsharma2812 Жыл бұрын
I like your video🎉🎉😂😂
@JunkoAzukawa Жыл бұрын
Thanks so much 😄🙏🏻
@askialuna7717 Жыл бұрын
I prefer to buy ink sticks than liquid ones. I have found that a small, cheap ink stick of 30g is more ink than a bottle of 150-180ml cheap ink and the ink stick is a bit cheaper than the bottle.
@JunkoAzukawa Жыл бұрын
Exactly. Using a bottled ink saves your time but the time you grind ink is so precious 😊
@michaelrivera4299 Жыл бұрын
That was crazy
@DannyConeHeadOnceLer Жыл бұрын
Finally it's about damn time I found a video with those 2 instruments together The Sitar and the Koto
@JunkoAzukawa3 ай бұрын
So nice to hear that 😊! They went amazing together 🎵🎶
@17Anitak Жыл бұрын
I’m new here and want to learn more ❤ thank you
@JunkoAzukawa Жыл бұрын
My pleasure. Thank you for watching ☺️
@edoliohernandez1 Жыл бұрын
Is it safe for tattoo ink
@JunkoAzukawa Жыл бұрын
Apparently tatoo artists used to use this ink traditionally (it becomes blueish black on skin) but today they use special ink for tattoos. Thank you for watching 🙏🏻
@VortexMotiveVision Жыл бұрын
Lovely video and very helpful. Thank you.
@JunkoAzukawa Жыл бұрын
My pleasure 😊 happy painting!
@helengg5566 Жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for this. I have always wanted to try and now I can 😊
@JunkoAzukawa Жыл бұрын
My pleasure! Happy painting 😊
@eternallyotaku1289 Жыл бұрын
If the inkstone becomes visible behind the ink stick then the ink is nearly ready. This was the most useful piece of advice for me as a beginner. You showing on rice paper how the ink was when ready, also helped a lot. I appreciate your words, as they have helped me to relax before I paint.
@JunkoAzukawa Жыл бұрын
So nice to hear this video was useful for you. Happy painting 😄
@bryanchabolla195 Жыл бұрын
Hi Junko, I wanted to ask the difference that the actual inkstone has on the ink. I really love the look of duang inkstones but I dont want to purchase one if its not necessary. 🙏 thank you!!!
@JunkoAzukawa Жыл бұрын
Thank you for watching the video 😊 Usually ink stone craftsmen choose quality stones (fine and smooth) to carve the decorations around the stone so beautifully decorated ink stones would likely make finer ink but general ink stones are absolutely fine too and I use them all the time.
@yuriy.illichov Жыл бұрын
The ending touched me to tears
@JunkoAzukawa Жыл бұрын
Aww great feeling to hear that this short film has touched your heart… thank you so much for sharing that with me ☺️🙏🏻