Fumiyo Yoshikawa Brings an Ancient Japanese Art to Albany
With her Introduction to Japanese Brush Painting class at the Albany Community Center, Fumiyo Yoshikawa teaches art that's good for the soul.
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Fumiyo Yoshikawa was born in Kyoto, Japan, where she studied calligraphy, drawing, and the traditional artform nihonga (Japanese-style paintings). She lives in Albany now, but continues to practice her art using the same tools and materials that have been part of the art in Japan for centuries.
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You can find out more about Fumiyo Yoshikawa on her website. Learn about her brush-painting class the Albany Community Center here.
Don't miss an exhibit of Yoshikawa's work coming to La Peña Cultural Center in Berkeley beginning March 2, 2012.
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