Birds in flight - Flock study

While studying Japanese calligraphy, my teacher was particularly adamant about how to lift a brush at the end of a stroke. Depending on the Chinese character, the way to lift was different. Sometimes she would compare the effect to appear as pampas grass. For other characters, like a sharp fleck.

The practice was very focused and intentional. Posture, breath and placement of hands and feet were all considered during our lessons. This awareness of the body was to aid in concentration to create the perfect strokes.

Based on these techniques, I created a minimalist artwork of brushstrokes resembling a flock of birds. This first piece is a study, the second piece is the birds in upward motion.