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Let’s Learn “Rinpa” Technique!

May 10 @ 10:16 am

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Foil is often used in “Rinpa” paintings, and as a Japanese painting culture, it is mainly used in drawing flowers with ink.

What is Rinpa?
Rinpa is a movement of painting and aesthetic design that emerged in Japan during the Edo period (1615–1868). Kyoto-based artists Tawaraya Sōtatsu (fl. early 17th century) and Honami Kōetsu (1558–1637) are acknowledged as the predecessors of this artistic tradition, one that harkens back to the court paintings and calligraphic works of the Heian period (794–1185). Rinpa is characterized as a revitalization of Yamato-e, Japanese-style painting developed in the 9th century characterized by a rich palette of colors, softly contoured landscapes, emphasis on themes drawn from poetry, and primarily secular subject matter.

[Let’s draw flowers using the Japanese painting “Rinpa” technique. ]

Let’s draw on a canvas with silver foil using ink and pigment.
Foil is often used in “Rinpa” paintings, and as a Japanese painting culture, it mainly draws flowers with ink.

1. First, make the color you want to use.
2. Make a trial drawing on the test paper with ink and paint.

3. Try drawing on the production canvas.
4. If you can draw it, finally draw the veins etc. in white or GOLD color and complete.

Material:
Canvas, Gold Leaf, Paints, Carbon, Brush, Bucket, Paper towels, paper or plastic cups Fresh Floers as objects

Details

  • Date: May 10, 2026
  • Time:
    10:16 am