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At the sumi-e gallery woman artist Nadja Van Ghelue shows and sells her sumi-e artwork. Trained in Japanese calligraphy, she expands her calligraphic art into Japanese sumi painting with bold washes and spirited brushstrokes.
A Pictorial Style Reflecting Directness and Simplicity
Following the tradition of Chinese and Japanese art where painting was originally regarded as one of the six branches of calligraphy, the artist approaches the world of matter with a calligraphic eye.
Dots, brushstrokes and washes are the essential expressive tools in her sumi-e. Her sumi paintings feature especially the direct brushstroke, which is placed boldly, swiftly and without hesitation on the paper, and can be compared to the cursive script in Japanese calligraphy.
In her ink paintings the artist applies a strong pictorial synthesis that arises from a deep interiorization of the subject. She presents a highly subjective vision of things that doesn’t pursue external resemblance, but wants to recreate the inner spirit and life force of the Universe.
Innovation of Traditional Subjects
In Japanese painting there are several traditional subjects such as landscapes, the four seasons, flowers and birds, which have been painted by all artists throughout the centuries. Painting traditional subjects forces the artist to reinterpret the object, and to depict it in a new light. Slavish repetition that results in a lack of originality and strength should be avoided by all means.
Artist Nadja Van Ghelue seeks to assimilate the spirit of the old masters of Japanese painting. She paints her inner matured visions of landscapes, mountains and sea cliffs, birds, flowers and ordinary things of life in a personal and refreshing manner.
Sumi, Mineral Pigments and Rice Paper
In this sumi painting gallery you find sumi-e art work done with the traditional art materials of Japanese painting. Special care is taken of the quality of the material used: Different types of genuine Chinese and Japanese rice paper, best Chinese and Japanese ground ink and pure mineral pigments and watercolors.
The artist prefers Japanese Chinese ink and mineral pigments to all other media because of their inherent brightness. This gallery showcases monochrome ink paintings, characterized by the interplay of black and gray tones, and sumi paintings where mineral pigments and ink are masterfully combined. The paintings are executed on rice paper, and most of them are painted with the artist’s preferred brush, the soft goat’s hair brush. With these materials the artist creates an expressive world of outmost transparency and luminosity.
The artwork at the sumi-e gallery is mounted in the traditional Asian way and you can frame it in the western style with glass. Some of the sumi paintings for sale are mounted as a hanging scroll and are fit to be hung as they are.
Original Sumi-e For Sale, Watercolor and Ink Paintings on Rice Paper for Sale
We hope you enjoy browsing the transparent and luminous sumi-e world of artist Nadja Van Ghelue.
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| Blue Iris Sumi-e In Expressive Brush Strokes Buy Original Artwork |
Red Rose Performing Rose Watercolor on Rice Paper Buy Original Artwork |
| Buy Blue Iris Sumi-e Print | Buy Red Rose Sumi-e Print |
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| Reddish Pink Rose Buy Original |
Rose in Rouge Shades Buy Original |
Zen Minimalist Autumn Landscape Buy Original |
| Buy Rose Sumi-e Print | Buy Rose Sumi-e Print | Buy Autumn Landscape Sumi-e Print |
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| Pomegranates Are Red Brushed in Zen Style Buy Original Artwork |
A Rose That Blooms In Monochrome Ink Brush Strokes Buy Original Artwork |
| Buy Pomegranate Sumi-e Print | Buy Rose Sumi-e Print |
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| Zen minimalist art Grapevine Ink Painting Buy Original Artwork |
Grape Vine in Lively Brushstrokes Buy Original Artwork |
| Buy Grapevine Ink Painting Print | Buy Grape Vine Print |
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| Bamboo after the Rain, A Refreshing Spirit. Buy Original Artwork |
Bamboo after the Rain, A Gentle Spirit. Buy Original Artwork |
| Buy Bamboo Sumi-E Print | Buy Bamboo Print |
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| Orchid Scent.Buy Original | Orchids in Spring. Buy Original | Spring Roses. Private Collection |
| Buy Orchid Print | Buy Orchid Print | Buy Roses Print |
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| Japanese Painting Seascape Paintings |
Japanese Brush Painting Autumn Grape Vine |
Japanese Painting Modern Watercolor Painting |
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| Bamboo Painting | The Wine Maker | The Grapevine Of Life |
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| Grapes In Abundance | The Sea Of Light | Homage to the Buddha |
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| Japanese Painting Modern Nature Painting |
Abstract Landscape Paintings | Mountain paintings |
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| Mountain Paintings In Zen Style |
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| Letting The Brush Play Modern Abstract Brush Calligraphy Buy Original Artwork |
Marvelously Interacting Modern Abstract Brush Calligraphy Buy Original Artwork |
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| Music, Abstract Red, Modern Abstract Brush Calligraphy Buy Print |
‘Blue Mediterranean Summer’ Modern Abstract Brush Calligraphy Buy Original Artwork |
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Artist Nadja Van Ghelue shows more sumi paintings at her high quality art prints gallery. Click here to visit her Sumi-e Prints Gallery.
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| The Wine Maker | Grapes In Abundance | The Grapevine Of Life |
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