Brookside Gardens Exhibition

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“Natural Beauty – East Asian Brush Painting” exhibition at the Brookside Gardens (https://montgomeryparks.org/parks-and-trails/brookside-gardens/special-events/art-in-the-garden/). Our first exhibit of 2024 is at Brookside Gardens, 1800 Glenallan Ave., Wheaton, MD and is titled “Natural Beauty – East Asian Brush Painting.” The exhibit is held in the Visitors Center surrounded by a 50-acre horticultural display garden located within Wheaton Regional Park. The Gardens have more … Read More

Sakura Sunday at National Harbor

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We have been invited to participate in the National Harbor’s Sakura Sunday. Our Sumi-e Society of America’s President and member of NCAC, Carla Jaranson, was on the big stage giving a talk on the history and demonstrated the techniques of Sumi-e to the audience. This high profiled Washington DC’s Cherry Blossoms Festival event consisted of a wide array of free cultural activities including … Read More

Four Gentlemen Part 3 by Bertrand Mao

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We are honored to have Bertrand Mao as our instructor. He is a well-known local brush painter and calligrapher and has given our chapter several demonstrations. He has been painting for over 60 years and has taught students of all ages.  Mr. Mao is a true modern literati. He is well versed in the classics, is a master painter and calligrapher. For … Read More