Minimalist ink art

My name is Anita Yan Wong and I am an Asian American cat artist. I was meditating one day about what to paint and a neighborhood cat (TUX and he is a Tuxedo cat) came into my life, he decided to take a walk with me every day and I have been painting cats since that day.

Try out this minimalist india ink landscape art lesson to create stunning results with a beautiful sense of depth.

Abstract, gestural painting related to mid-century minimalism and Japanese Shodo – Created with Sumi ink on Xuan paper mounted in layers with colored Washi and Hahnemühle sumi-e paper – Original art available via my site – prints via Artfully Walls

Pen and ink

Pen and ink drawing is a rewarding way to improve drawing skills and unleash creativity. It's a fun and relaxing activity that enriches life.

The technique of the pen is vastly different from that of any other tool the artists use, and the work done with a pen is consequently very unique. By nature it is a much harsher and a less flexible instrument than either the pencil or the brush, even though pens have come a long way. A pen drawing has a distinct individuality, no matter what kind of a technique is used, fundamentally because of the manner of getting the various tones and shadows, which is different from that in the other…

This image is a zen-inspired ink painting graphic design poster in a minimalist style. It features bold linework, smooth lines, classical motifs and themes, woodcut printmaking, and detailed character design on a white background. The aspect ratio is 3:4.