An introduction to the world of Asian brush painting known as sumi-e. Includes simple instructions for brush strokes to create paintings of animals such as pandas, swallows, rabbits, and dragons.

"Creative children and curious adults will have fun learning the magic of sumi-e with the simple techniques illustrated in Super Simple Sumi-e. Learn how to make various sumi-e brush strokes and how to create animals, flowers, and bamboo with this friendly, easy-to-follow guide. Sumi-e means "ink picture" in Japanese. "Sumi" means ink and "e" means painting or picture. Since similar styles of painting with brush and ink are used throughout Asia this style of painting is often referred to as Asian brush painting"-- Publisher's website.