Sumie is Zen at play

Why Sumie is perfect play for children.



Preface;
Whilst I use children as a group I do know there will be exceptions and this is a generalization.

• Children have an open an inquisitive mind.
• Children are free spirited and this is encouraged in Zen while there is a disciplined framework that everyone has to work within too.
• Children naturally want to blend with nature which is the source of sumie as observation.
• Art is something that they feel they can do and are not usually inhibited.
• They like things that they just do but don't always have to learn or be taught.
• Sumie is an active physical as well as mental art (observation and brush skills) suitable for kids relaxation and attentiveness.  It has a good blend of the two.
• Kids love to do something and show others and be proud of their achievements.

Here are some of the images children work on.