What started as an interest in traditional Chinese brush painting (watercolor and ink on rice paper) I have always had an interest in art and all things oriental.
I began studying Chinese Brush painting in 1989, when I took my first class at the Smithsonian. What started as an interest in watercolor and ink painting became an all consuming passion - a life-time vocation. In 1989 I began studying with Painting Master I-Hsiung Ju (1923-2012). As part of my study of both Chinese culture and painting, I traveled with him to China in 1993, 2001, 2004 and again i
I began studying Chinese Brush painting in 1989, when I took my first class at the Smithsonian. What started as an interest in watercolor and ink painting became an all consuming passion - a life-time vocation. In 1989 I began studying with Painting Master I-Hsiung Ju (1923-2012). As part of my study of both Chinese culture and painting, I traveled with him to China in 1993, 2001, 2004 and again i
This online, co-taught, class is for artists that have little or no experience with East Asian (oriental) brush painting. Students will be taught the use
Beginner online Sumi-e classes start January 24 from 7pm - 9 pm, running for 8 weeks. Classes will be recorded and links will be placed in google classroom. Still time to register:
This online, co-taught, class is for artists that have little or no experience with East Asian (oriental) brush painting. Students will be taught the use of the basic materials and instruction will focus on traditional subject matter such as bamboo, plum, orchid and chrysanthemum. Students will obse...
12/30/2021
Hidden Garden: acrylics on 11" x 14" canvas panel. #acrylicpainting #garden #artist #fineart
09/15/2021
Combining two of my favorite subjects - getting ready for classes to start next week:
Intermediate to advanced on-line Sumi-e (Asian Brush Painting) - classes start Sept 21 at 7 - 9:30 pm for 9 weeks. Come join us as we explore landscapes, animals, and flowers. Classes are recorded and available for viewing (reviewing).
New work - Please check out the new paintings in Imaginary Gardens. Paintings are acrylic and ink (and maybe a little collage) on mixed media paper using asian brush work to create imaginary gardens. With FineArt America you can purchase greeting cards, coffee mugs and of course prints on canvas, on tin, on paper.. (original painting sold)
Imaginary Garden - Tango Greeting Card for Sale by Charlene Fuhrman-Schulz. Our premium-stock greeting cards are 5" x 7" in size and can be personalized with a custom message on the inside of the card. All cards are available for worldwide shipping and include a money-back guarantee.
New work - Please check out the new paintings in Imaginary Gardens. Paintings are acrylic and ink on mixed media paper using Asian brush work to create imaginary gardens.
Imaginary Garden - Dancing in the Wind Painting by Charlene Fuhrman-Schulz
06/30/2021
My imaginary garden series 2- acrylics and ink on 11" x 14" mixed media paper
New exhibit via the League of Reston Artists - AIPP (Art in Public Places)
05/31/2021
New exhibit via The League of Reston Artists AIPP.
04/27/2021
Photos from Charlene M Fuhrman-Schulz, Artist's post
04/13/2021
Spring Blossoms - alcohol inks on 11 x 14 modeling film. Critic/suggestions welcome.
04/11/2021
Abstract Expressive Landscape - Oils on 16 x 20 FLUID WC paper, cold press: I think it may actually be an abstract. I am not sure I am finished, taking some time to study the painting. #artists #artworks #oils #landscape #abstract #painting #expressiveabstract #oilpainting #landscapeart
04/04/2021
Oils on 12 x 12 canvas panel with under coat of gold gesso. Love the misty dreamy feel of this imagined express landscape painting. #artists #artworks #oils #abstract #painting #expressiveabstract #oilpainting
04/04/2021
Journal entry (16" x 10 1/2"). Mixed media. Used gold gesso to start, acrylics, and then encaustic to finish. This is the journal page that finally emerged after a week of trial (and more trial).
04/04/2021
Japanese Temple (alcohol inks and spectrum noir markers on 9" x 16" yupo. Suggestions welcome.
04/04/2021
Intuitive abstract landscape. Acrylics on 10 x 20 canvas panel. Playing with reflections and light to bring the viewer into the painting.
This online, co-taught, class is for artists of all levels interested in learning and improving their techniques of East Asian (Oriental) brush painting. Beginners will
03/19/2021
Oils on 9" x 12" Canva Artboard. Don't have a title yet.
Black and White: Acrylics on Canson Mixed Media 98 lb 11x 14 paper. (Created as part of Alexis Bonavitacola's Abstract Landscape Expressions class). I am having great fun experimenting with just black and white acrylics.
Black and White: Acrylics on Canson Mixed Media 98 lb 11x 14 paper. (Created as part of Alexis Bonavitacola's Abstract Landscape Expressions class)
#artists #artworks #black_and_white #abstract #painting #expressiveabstract #acrylic #acrylicpainting
A few new paintings (PoMo's - watercolor on shikishi boards)
02/16/2021
Time to think about signing up for the online spring Sumi-e class. Class starts April 6 at 7 pm - 9:30 pm. The link to the Art League School is in the first comment.
Rice paper on cradle board – mixed media. The initial painting was completed on rice paper using traditional brush painting techniques with Chinese ink and watercolor. It was then mounted on cradle board and acrylics were used to enhance the painting.
Crane and pine are often painted together are a symbol of longevity in Asian culture.
The process behind this painting is as follows – the sheet of rice paper was used to blot washes on other paintings. It was then crinkled and a dry brush dipped in black ink was dragged over some of the crinkled areas. The painting was then lightly misted to relax the crinkles in the rice paper. Based on the black ink marks, the plum painting emerged. The painting was then mounted on a gessoed cradle board with acrylic medium. Acrylics, alcohol inks and pastels were used to further develop the painting.
Be the first to know and let us send you an email when Charlene M Fuhrman-Schulz, Artist posts news and promotions. Your email address will not be used for any other purpose, and you can unsubscribe at any time.
Contact The Business
Send a message to Charlene M Fuhrman-Schulz, Artist:
My training is in Chinese Brush painting. I use ink and brush on rice paper, to capture movement and life - making the brush dance and the ink sing. Everything is captured in the spontaneous dance and movement of the brush as it meets the rice paper.
This love of spontaneous Chinese painting has provided a unique segue for my exploration of more abstract techniques of Oriental painting such as 'Splashing Ink' or 'PoMo.'
Upon retiring in 2016, the door opened so to speak, providing me with an opportunity to explore a range of mixed medium including encaustic wax, alcohol inks, acrylics, India inks and pastels on substrates ranging from water color paper to yupo, mineral paper, metal surfaces, canvas and ceramic tiles. This exploration has led to a creation of very abstract paintings, expressive landscapes, to more controlled flower and nature paintings.
I currently teach traditional oriental brush painting and 'splashing ink' painting at the Art League School (part of the Torpedo Factory) in Alexandria, Virginia. I am a member (treasurer) of the League of Reston Artists and a member of the Sumi-e Society.
Work includes traditional Chinese brush paintings, splashing ink, abstracts and expressive landscapes.
Mediums used include water color, chinese ink, acrylics, alcohol inks, encaustic wax, pastels and pen on a range of substrates including rice paper, shikishi boards, yupo, terraskin and other synthetic papers, canvas, cradle board, mdf board, metal, glass and ceramic tiles.
