hahnemühle sumi-e pad

Sumi-e
80 g/m²

Hahnemühle FineArt developed a special paper for the Japanese Sumi-e painting technique. On this highly absorbent paper, free-style ink painting turns out especially well. Sumi translates as black ink and -e means not only path but also painting. This involves simple and highly aesthetic drawings consisting of strong, in many cases blurred and rapidly sketched lines. With great inner peace and meditative serenity, images are created that capture the existence and movement of a motif. Therefore, Sumi-e is not only an Asian painting technique, but also a form of spiritual relaxation therapy. Sumi-e painting was developed from Chinese calligraphy in the 5th century. Its characteristic features are nature motifs. In the 12th century, Zen monks brought the painting technique to Japan where, even in our times, Sumi-e painting maintains a strong influence on the lifestyle. In Europe, this painting technique is advancing, and Hahnemühle FineArt offers an ideal paper for it.