Tools of the Trade

For this week's tool of the trade is another tool that I use when I watercolor. Sumi ink is used in Asian calligraphy and painting and I probably spelled it wrong. I'll be honest, I really don't know much about Sumi and the history, etc. it has. Sumi was recommended to me by my mentor when I was looking for a good black to use in my watercolors. I use it pretty much like a watercolor, except it comes in a stick so I have to sort of grind it into the water to make a paint, that may or may not be correct technique. I really should try to learn more about sumi but none the less, it's a tool I use.