How to Paint a Chrysanthemum in Sumi-e

Check out this video to learn how to paint a Chrysanthemum in the traditional method of Sumi-e ink painting.

Points to remember:

1)Let the brush tip create no-sharp edges in order to get the rounded top of flower.

2)Flower form shapes like diamond.

3)Shading is important.

4)Leaves must be very black so that the flower shows off.