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Sakura project – Coton Orchard
Last year I had the honour to attend a Sakura planting event in the beautiful historical Coton orchard just outside of Cambridge. Their annual Blossom Day was organised in association with the Japan-UK Sakura project (https://japanuksakura.org/) that celebrates the friendship between Japan and the UK. It was a magical day among the old, blooming…
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25th Exhibition of the International Sumi-e Association
I am honoured to participate again in the International Sumi-e Association’s annual exhibition with two of my recent paintings. If you happen to be around between 10 and 22 June 2026 in Tokyo, I wholeheartedly recommend visiting the exhibition at The National Art Centre, Tokyo. This year I decided to add a new country…
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Tai chi – painting the flow with sumi ink
I had the pleasure this February to host a lovely guest master of my husband’s martial art school, Pa Kua. It was not the first time the master visited us, so she was familiar with my sumi-e art and asked me if I could paint a picture for her school. The prompt was simple…
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The Spirit of Sumi-e
International Exhibition of Japanese Paintings – A Selection of Works by Contemporary World Artists I am pleased to share the exciting news that my beloved, award-winning penguin, ‘Oi, mate!’ is going on a relaxing group holiday, to the Japanese Embassy’s cultural centre in Bern, Switzerland! If you are in the area between 7 May…
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Hanabi festival, Cambridge
Update 17.3.2026Just a quick thank you to the organisers and all who came to Hanabi festival. I have no idea what spell has been put onto Storey’s field, but this was beyond magical! I have met so many wonderful people whom I really enjoyed painting with and talking to! Looking forward to the next…
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Lunar New Year Market, 2026
Update 26.02.2026 Thanks a lot to everyone who came to say hi, painted with me and/or purchased my artworks! I am wishing you all the best for the Year of the Horse. ^_^ See you soon – or see you next year. ——————- I am excited to announce that my first Sumi-e workshop of…
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What is sumi-e?
Ok. So. What is sumi-e about? Sumi-e (aka suibokuga/shui mo hua/水墨畫/Chinese/Japanese ink painting) is an ancient traditional art form, originally from China. Rooted in Zen philosophy, it is a mindful and meditative practice of being present in the moment. Every brushstroke is an intentional and unrepeatable expression of the soul.Yes, you have one “shot”…