Love the blend of traditional marks, with a more modern feel, if that makes sense.

Does rice paper cost more than than normal paper? Just wondering, love the art though its beautiful!

In general no - rice paper is usually cheaper than say watercolor paper (handmade rice paper is more expensive than cheap junk watercolor paper, but handmade rice paper is less expensive than quality handmade wc paper, etc. - most of it is manufactured in china and things like practice rolls are much cheaper than 'finishing' paper for paintings you would save. It's very thin, much of it is like painting on tissue paper, and its very easy to destroy even with a paintbrush.

Ok I see why now. Being as hard to paint on as tissue paper and you still manging to make a beautiful painting on it just makes me respect you as an artist even more! I find it funny that you mentioned the fact it was made in China as if anything isnt made in China any more.

This is one of those things that being made in China is a good thing - that is where the paper originated and the lines of the main paper types can be traced back for thousands of years in specific families which is really neat! Hence - Chinese Brush Painting :)

Well its the only thing I would imagine that you would look for the made in China stamp on the package to ensure quality.

I don't know why. but them ears. Them ears are SO interesting to look at!!!!

My gf is a big fan of sumi-e -- she says it's super relaxing. It's pretty clear that you enjoyed doing this. I love the way this is stylized!

It is really relaxing to do! You have to be loose, free, and quick with it or it just ends up overworked and terrible. Since most of the art I make is really detailed and planned/graphic design type work, it's refreshing to work this way sometimes for a totally different flavor :)