Kana

The Japanese have 3 ways of writing -

Hiragana - Katakana - Kanji

Hiragana is the basic Japanese syllabary, Katakana is the syllabary for borrowed

words, ie - rajio (radio) uiski (whiskey) and Kanji are the pictograms.

I try to use the time I grind my inks to meditate and prepare to paint.

I relax and know that my first brush stroke will be perfect.

" If your heart and your technique are correct, then whatever you paint is beautiful."

Tanaka-San

Some Samples of Sumi-e and Kana

Wa (Harmony) 16x20 Sumi on Paper

Momiji (Red Maple) 11x14 Sumi and Watercolor on Paper