Reading the “About Inks” page before viewing these artworks will likely increase your appreciation of them. The nature and behavior of ink is a significant part of why this art form is so highly regarded. Master ink artists like Ms. Zhao are very aware of the special characteristics of good ink and of how it behaves with various techniques, substrates, and brushes. More often than not, as explained on the “About Inks” page, the ink tells the artist what to do. When done “right” it reveals an harmonious, beautiful, and wonder filled visual dialogue. Picasso believed that art students should not go to Europe to study via oil and canvas, etc., but to China to study their ancient brush and ink art form. Perhaps as an acknowledgement to Picasso and this belief, consider the remarkable accomplishment of 187009 & 187010, seen below.

     All dimensions are vertical to horizontal and of the image only. All artwork shown on this page is 100% black ink, unless stated otherwise. By double clicking on any image and then scrolling to the bottom, you’ll find information about that particular artwork. Enjoy.