Sumi-e
Sumi-e is a form of Japanese ink painting that developed from the practice of Japanese and Chinese calligraphy. There are four main types of brush strokes in sumi-e: the Bamboo Stroke, the Wild Orchid Stroke, the Chrysanthemum Stroke, and the Plum Branch Stroke. These strokes are the basis for everything painted in sumi-e. (Source: Wikipedia)









