For 30 years he has tattooed by hand in Ikebukuro, Tokyo, needing nothing but ink and a needle ... the centuries-old Japanese art of tebori, or traditional "hand-carved" tattoos.

“Because calligraphy is a traditional art – a kata ... dips a brush into the ink and concentrates. Takeda sees a strong connection between calligraphy and Japan’s Shinto traditions.

Indian watercolors depict a wide array of themes, from mythology and rural landscapes to scenes of everyday life, often ...

An curved arrow pointing right. Traditional Japanese calligraphy ink, referred to as sumi ink, comes in a solid form. It takes at least four years of production before these ink sticks can be sold ...

The Japanese ... an art form, tattooed marks were still used as a punishment. The ban wasn't lifted until 1948, but the practice has retained its image of criminality. For many years, traditional ...

The Sumi-e Artists of Canada invite you to join us for our Annual Exhibition of Japanese Ink Paintings. Our exhibit will feature a large collection of over one hundred traditional Japanese style ...

A new “Paths of Ink” exhibition celebrating the art of calligraphy will open in the Maui Arts & Cultural Center’s Schaefer International Gallery on Nov. 12, with works by eight Japanese and Korean ...