Wednesday, July 17, 2024

Richmond Art Center Sumi-e Exhibition

RAC Sumie Show

The Art of Sumi-e

A student showcase of Japanese ink brush paintings from Fumiyo Yoshikawa's beginner sumi-e class at Richmond Art Center. Sumi-e is a traditional East Asian painting technique that uses black ink (sumi) on paper. Originating in China and later flourishing in Japan, sumi-e emphasizes simplicity, fluidity, and the potential of expressive brushstrokes to capture the essence or spirit of a subject. The students in sensei Yoshikawa's class also explored the connections between this traditional art form and concepts of Zen and Wabi Sabi. Through regular practice, the students learned to cultivate both their artistic prowess and inner tranquility, with each stroke honing their skills while also unveiling a path to daily serenity.

Location: Community Gallery of Richmond Art Center

Exhibition Dates: Wednesday, September 4, 2024 - Thursday, November 21, 2024

Opening Reception: Saturday, September 07, 2024, 1pm-3pm

Friday, May 24, 2024

East Bay Open Studios in June and Summer Classes and Workshops

Dear Friends and Supporters,

I hope everyone is enjoying this beautiful Spring season and is ready to welcome the early Summer!

I am excited to announce that Toru and Fumiyo　are participating in East Bay Open Studios. We will be showcasing our art, including printmaking, drawings, Sumi-e, calligraphy, mixed media, and more. You can find more information about the event at East Bay Open Studios.

We look forward to seeing you soon!

Warm regards,

Fumiyo and Toru

Map

https://eastbayopenstudios.com/search-result/?directory_type=artist-directory&in_cat&address&cityLat&cityLng&q=Toru+Sugita&view=map

Toru

https://eastbayopenstudios.com/search-result/?directory_type=artist-directory&in_cat=&address=&cityLat=&cityLng=&q=Toru+Sugita

Fumiyo

https://eastbayopenstudios.com/search-result/?directory_type=artist-directory&in_cat=&address=&cityLat=&cityLng=&q=Fumiyo+Yoshikawa

Fumiyo’s Upcoming classes registrations are now all open.

For details: https://fumiyosartwork.blogspot.com/2024/05/summer-classes-with-fumiyo-yoshikawa.html

Fumiyo Yoshikawa

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Primary Website

https://fumiyo-y.com

Latest Works

https://fumiyo-yoshikawa.com/

YouTube Channel

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCLZ2xbcAR-7qx2XRRxyRP4w

Facebook pages

https://www.facebook.com/sumie.fumiyo

https://www.facebook.com/sumie.nihonga

https://www.facebook.com/Sumie.Nihonga.Mixedmedia

Instagram

https://www.instagram.com/art_of_fumiyo_yoshikawa/

https://www.instagram.com/fuushi_sumie_art_studio/

Wednesday, May 1, 2024

Summer Classes with Fumiyo Yoshikawa 2024

Iris©Fumiyo Yoshikawa, 2024, Sumi-ink, Gansai colors on Shikishi paper, 11x10inch

Richmond Art Center

Beginning Japanese Brush Painting and Calligraphy

Thursdays, June 20, 2024 - Aug 15, 24

No class on July 4th

10:00am - 12:00pm PDT

Center for Community Arts, Walnut Creek

Japanese Brush Painting - INT #57464

Saturdays June 22 - Aug 10, 24

No class on Jul 6

10AM-12:00PM

Zen Calligraphy and Abstract - ALL LEVELS #57465

Saturdays June 22 - Aug 10, 24

No class on Jul 6

12:30 pm - 02:30 pm

Japanese Brush Painting - BEG #57466

Saturdays June 22 - Aug 10, 24

No class on Jul 6

03:00 pm - 05:00 pm

Mounting and Seal Making Workshop ID #62361

Saturday August 17

10am-3pm

Video about Mounting for sumie and calligraphy

Fumiyo Yoshikawa

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Primary Website

https://fumiyo-y.com

Latest Works

https://fumiyo-yoshikawa.com/

Web gallery and shop for reproductions/archival digital prints

https://fumiyo-yoshikawa.pixels.com

YouTube Channel

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCLZ2xbcAR-7qx2XRRxyRP4w

Facebook pages

https://www.facebook.com/sumie.fumiyo

https://www.facebook.com/sumie.nihonga

https://www.facebook.com/Sumie.Nihonga.Mixedmedia

Instagram

https://www.instagram.com/art_of_fumiyo_yoshikawa/

https://www.instagram.com/fuushi_sumie_art_studio/

Friday, February 23, 2024

Upcoming Exhibition and Spring Class

Invitation to SLIDE SLAM

https://www.aawaa.net/aawaa-events

Event Date: Saturday, March 23, 2023 @ 3-5PM
Who: FREE and open to the public
Venue: The Ruby, San Francisco
(Exact address will be shared once attendees complete registration. Proof of COVID-19 vaccination is required to attend this event.)

Featured AAWAA Members: Terry Acebo-Davis, Sophia Lee, Qinqin Liu, Midori, Kathy Fujii-Oka, Ngân VũSandra Yagi, and Fumiyo Yoshikawa

"48 PILLARS" Bay Area Exhibition 2024 @ Arc Gallery

OPENING RECEPTION: Saturday, February 24th, 7-9PM

curated by Arc partner, Michael Yochum

Artists Talk: Saturday, April 6, 12-3PM

EXHIBITION: February 24 – April 6, 2024

Upcoming Classes

Sumi-ink, Gansai color on Kozo paper

Richmond Art Center

Beginning Japanese Brush Painting and Calligraphy

Thu, Apr 11, 2024 - May 30, 2024

2:00pm - 4:00pm PDT

Intermediate Japanese Brush Painting and Calligraphy

Thu, Apr 11, 2024 - May 30, 2024

4:30pm - 6:30pm PDT

Center for Community Arts, Walnut Creek

Japanese Brush Painting - INT #57464

4/05/24 - 5/17/24

10AM-12:00PM

Zen Calligraphy and Abstract - ALL LEVELS #57465

4/05/24 - 5/17/24

12:30 pm - 02:30 pm

Japanese Brush Painting - BEG #57466

4/05/24 - 5/17/24

03:00 pm - 05:00 pm

Fumiyo Yoshikawa

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Primary Website

https://fumiyo-y.com

Latest Works

https://fumiyo-yoshikawa.com/

Web gallery and shop for reproductions/archival digital prints

https://fumiyo-yoshikawa.pixels.com

YouTube Channel

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCLZ2xbcAR-7qx2XRRxyRP4w

Facebook pages

https://www.facebook.com/sumie.fumiyo

https://www.facebook.com/sumie.nihonga

https://www.facebook.com/Sumie.Nihonga.Mixedmedia

Instagram

https://www.instagram.com/art_of_fumiyo_yoshikawa/

https://www.instagram.com/fuushi_sumie_art_studio/

Wednesday, December 20, 2023

Season's Greetings and Upcoming Events and Classes

Season's Greetings

Wishing you a fantastic new year of 2024, the year of Dragon filled with vitality, bringing fulfillment to all your hopes and dreams!

登り龍/Rising Dragon, Sumi-ink on Xuan paper

In Japan, dragons have been revered as deities of water, symbolizing waterfalls, rivers, and the source of life since ancient times. This dragon ascends with momentum, clutching a jewel known as NyoiHogyoku, said to fulfill all wishes, as it swiftly climbs up the waterfall.

Best Wishes,

Fumiyo Yoshikawa

Upcoming Exhibitions

Collective Histories of the Asian American Women Artists Association

at Berkeley Art Center

January 27th-April 20, 2024

Opening reception: January 27th 4-6pm

"48 PILLARS" Bay Area Exhibition 2024 @ Arc Gallery

OPENING RECEPTION: Saturday, February 24th 7-9PM

curated by Arc partner, Michael Yochum

"48 PILLARS" Artists Talk: Saturday, April 6, 12-3PM

EXHIBITION: February 24 – April 6, 2024

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