Suminagashi | Long sessions (no. 1)

Hi everyone! This video is a bit different from my usual series, but I thought it might be nice for you to join me for an intimate look into one of my Suminagashi (Japanese marbling) sessions. I am currently working on some smaller pieces for an art gallery wall in my home so I am using a smaller basin than usual. You will also notice the music is a bit different - I decided to feature some lofi music that is in the style of what I typically listen to while I create. Enjoy!
Suminagashi (墨流し), often translated to "floating ink," is the ancient Japanese technique of marbling. For me, it is art therapy.
There is something so healing about lightly touching your brushes to the surface of the water and creating those entrancing ink rings. Any slight breath or movement and a new design will take shape. You can't control it. You can't replicate it. It just is. In turn, forcing you to just go with its flow. To live and create without certainty.
still in bloom, M
🤍 MATERIALS
+ brushes: yasutomo all-purpose brush
+ ink: yasutomo black sumi ink
+ paper: yasutomo pad of hosho paper (6H)
+ ceramic palette & brush holder: lilianmaywatercolour on etsy
☁️ CREDIT
+ music by naomi - osaka - thmatc.co/?l=C2D83448

[@hellostudiom]

Thank you so much for watching! ☕ If you enjoyed the video, feel free to show your support by clicking the subscribe button and liking this video. 🤍 Please leave me a comment if you want to say hi or if you have questions. ☁️

[@tamaratashna972]

so beautiful

[@hellostudiom]

Thank you so much, Tashna! 💖

[@yvonneackerman6039]

Realy relax und Beauty, i love 5he TECNICS asían técnica whit INK....i want to know on what líquido i can make that, und INK is it the usual? I SAW this , i loved, now i want to know how t9 do this i have works art whit INK boligrafo, automatic draw.....but this is diferente

[@hellostudiom]

I'm glad you enjoyed it! If you're interested in giving it a try, I have a guide to help you get started! You can watch it here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/gn_Xq2arpLStpsksi=Nwb9G7WWBvPxD-w-

[@axelcalatayud2864]

love it! what paper you use?

[@hellostudiom]

Thank you for watching Axel. I am so glad you enjoyed it. The paper is Yasutomo's pad of hosho paper (6H). The 6H part is super important because they have different versions. Some of them are very thin and this makes for a very messy Suminagashi session - not that I know that from experience or anything. 😉

[@implespaynter]

How do you get the water to be soft so your ink stays on top?

[@hellostudiom]

I use tap water because where I live it is considered "soft water." You can also use distilled water or boil your water before using - just be sure to let it cool. Hope that helps! 🖤

[@implespaynter]

It does!!! Thank you so much!! I am about to go try!!!

[@hellostudiom]

@@implespaynter Yay!!! Let me know how it goes!!!

[@implespaynter]

@@hellostudiom I will!! Thank you !!