Junko Azukawa
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”My Two Homes” ink animation 墨絵アニメーション
Animation by Lara Gabor
Artwork by Junko Azukawa
We hope you will enjoy watching our first ink animation :)
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Відео

Solo exhibition "The way of Japanese ink" by Junko Azukawa 14 July - 20 Aug 2023
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Exhibition "The way of Japanese ink" by Junko Azukawa Friday 14 July to Sunday 20 August 2023 Opening night Friday 14 July 6-8pm Junko Azukawa’s exhibition showcases Japanese ink paintings, Sumi-e. Sumi-e is a philosophy, it’s a way of living and an art form. Sumi soot ink painting began around the 8th century and then evolved as a Zen discipline in the Muromachi period in Japan. For Junko, ink...
A short film "The way of ink" 墨道
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A short film ”The way of ink" 墨道 Chapter 1: Preparation Before it happens there is the recalling of a sacred moment... 第1章... 事が起こる前の神秘的な時間 Chapter 2: The call It asks her to pick up a brush and devote herself to the stroke... 第2章: 何かに導かれるように彼女は筆をとり1本の線に捧げられる Chapter 3: Ego The brush marks respond to the conversations in her head... 第3章: エゴ - 筆跡は彼女の頭の中の会話に応える Chapter 4: Let go Free of expectati...
Exhibition by Alistair Whyte & Junko Azukawa 28 July - 21 Aug 2022
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TOJIKI & SUMI-E by Alistair Whyte & Junko Azukawa ​ Thur 28 July - Sun 21 Aug 2022 ​ An exhibition of ceramics used for Chado and ink calligraphic paintings reflecting Japanese aesthetics. Featuring the work of master potter Alistair Whyte and expert calligrapher and artist Junko Azukawa. This exhibition hopes to reveal a glimpse of Japanese culture, especially that connected to Chado (Tea cere...
Live performance ink x music - Sumi Koto Sitar Tabla
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Harmony day performance by Junko Azukawa (Ink) 🇯🇵 x Brandon Lee (Koto) 🇲🇾 x Sarita McHarg (Sitar) 🇮🇳 x Manmit Singh (Tabla) 🇮🇳 @ Ivanhoe Library & Cultural Hub 🇦🇺🌸🦜 We are privileged to live in the community where we can share our different cultures. Thank everyone for your constant support 🥰🙏🏻 Video credit John Dunkerley & Kanomi Kawagoe
Exhibition 18 March - 8 May 2022 @ Ivanhoe Library & Cultural Hub
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Working on new pieces for the upcoming exhibition 🦋 Picking up the large brush, long brush, soft brush, fine brush,,, each expresses its own individual marks just like music instruments. I can't wait to share with you the free style artwork I have been creating lately 🥰 Exhibition: 18 March - 8 May 2022 Ivanhoe Library & Cultural Hub 275 Upper Heidelberg Road, Ivanhoe, VIC, Australia Opening Ni...
Various expressions いろいろな表現方法 Sumi-E 墨絵 Maple leaves 紅葉
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There are many ways to express the subject with Sumi-E Enjoy finding your own way! いろいろ試してみて楽しんでみてくださいね Happy painting 🐱 Online lesson & materials are available from: www.junkoazukawa.com Junko Azukawa Web: www.junkoazukawa.com Instagram: junkoazukawa Facebook: JunkoAzukawa #sumie #墨絵 #turotial #calligraphy #maple #紅葉
Sumi-e & colours 墨絵と色 How can you express the colour with black Sumi ink? どうやって墨を使って色を表現するの?
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I hope this example is useful for you 濃淡をしっかり使って表現してみましょう Happy painting 🐱 Online lesson & materials are available from: www.junkoazukawa.com Junko Azukawa Web: www.junkoazukawa.com Instagram: junkoazukawa Facebook: JunkoAzukawa #sumie #墨絵 #turotial
A visual history of 生 Life Kanji Japanese character
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I am always fascinated by the history of Kanji characters. 漢字は本当に面白く奥深くそして魅力的です。 Online lesson & materials are available from: www.junkoazukawa.com Junko Azukawa Web: www.junkoazukawa.com Instagram: junkoazukawa Facebook: JunkoAzukawa #kanji #漢字の成り立ち #shodo #書道
A visual history of 和 Harmony Kanji Japanese character
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I am always fascinated by the history of Kanji characters. There are several theories of the history of each character but I am introducing a couple of them here… それぞれの漢字の成り立ち、歴史には色々な説がありますが、ここではそのうちの二つを紹介します。漢字は本当に面白く奥深くそして魅力的です。 Online lesson & materials are available from: www.junkoazukawa.com Junko Azukawa Web: www.junkoazukawa.com Instagram: junkoazukawa Facebook: facebook.co...
A visual history of 愛 Love Kanji Japanese character
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I am always fascinated by the history of Kanji characters. There are several theories of the history of each character but here is one of them… それぞれの漢字の成り立ち、歴史には色々な説がありますが、ここではそのうちの一つを紹介します。漢字は本当に面白く奥深くそして魅力的です。 Online lesson & materials are available from: www.junkoazukawa.com Junko Azukawa Web: www.junkoazukawa.com Instagram: junkoazukawa Facebook: JunkoAzukawa #kan...
How to grind your ink stick. For how long? Calligraphy Shodo Sumie Suibokuga 書道 墨絵 水墨画
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Have you got an ink stick and an ink stone? Let's make your own ink! Happy painting 🐱 (Uno) * Uno likes sniffing ink but never licks or drinks it. Online lesson & materials are available from: www.junkoazukawa.com Junko Azukawa Web: www.junkoazukawa.com Instagram: junkoazukawa Facebook: JunkoAzukawa . . . . . Music from Uppbeat: uppbeat.io/t/ak/decades License code: Y...
A visual history of 望 Hope Kanji Japanese character
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I always enjoy learning about the history of Kanji characters. There are several theories of the history of each character but here is one of them… それぞれの漢字の成り立ち、歴史には色々な説がありますが、ここではそのうちの一つを紹介します。漢字は本当に面白く奥深くそして魅力的です。 Online lesson & materials are available from: www.junkoazukawa.com Junko Azukawa Web: www.junkoazukawa.com Instagram: junkoazukawa Facebook: JunkoAzukawa ...
Which brushes should beginners choose? Let's compare different hair and quality brushes!
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I hope this video helps you to choose the right ones for you Happy painting 🐱 (Uno) Online lesson & materials are available from: www.junkoazukawa.com Junko Azukawa Instagram: junkoazukawa Facebook: JunkoAzukawa . . . . . Music from Uppbeat: uppbeat.io/t/ak/decades License code: YUTFP6ETFUQ4YFWW #shodo #書道 #sumie #墨絵 #turotial
Let's experience Sumi-e together. Table setting for a Sumi-e lesson
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Are you ready for my online lessons? Can’t wait to share this simple yet powerful art form with you ☺️ You don’t need to have any experience with art to start Sumi-e. All you need is yourself with simple materials. I will guide you to the beautiful journey of self-awareness. See you soon 🐱 (Uno) Online lesson & materials are available from: www.junkoazukawa.com Junko Azukawa Instagram: instagra...
Encounter - Sumi ink on rice paper
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Encounter - Sumi ink on rice paper
ink x drums live performance 墨x和太鼓ライブパフォーマンス
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ink x drums live performance 墨x和太鼓ライブパフォーマンス
Into - Japanese ink art
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Into - Japanese ink art
【Chapter 5】Be - a short film - The way of ink 墨道
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【Chapter 5】Be - a short film - The way of ink 墨道
【Chapter 4】Let go - a short film - the way of ink 墨道
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【Chapter 4】Let go - a short film - the way of ink 墨道
White rainbow 墨絵 Sumie/Sumi-e by Junko Azukawa
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White rainbow 墨絵 Sumie/Sumi-e by Junko Azukawa
【Chapter 3】Ego - a short film - the way of ink 墨道
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【Chapter 3】Ego - a short film - the way of ink 墨道
【Chapter 2】The Call - a short film - the way of ink 墨道
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【Chapter 2】The Call - a short film - the way of ink 墨道
【Chapter 1】Preparation - a short film - the way of ink 墨道
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【Chapter 1】Preparation - a short film - the way of ink 墨道
墨道 The way of ink - Junko Azukawa
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墨道 The way of ink - Junko Azukawa

КОМЕНТАРІ

  • @EmpressLunaFrost
    @EmpressLunaFrost 7 днів тому

    What brush is the expensive brush? What is the brand, what is the brush called and where do you buy it?

    • @JunkoAzukawa
      @JunkoAzukawa 3 дні тому

      @@EmpressLunaFrost Fine and straight goat hair brushes are expensive. I buy my brushes from Ikkyuen, Japan. I use many different size/hair brushes from the brand 😊 You can buy some from my website. www.junkoazukawa.com

  • @Peter-ef6ut
    @Peter-ef6ut Місяць тому

    Konnichiwa Junko Azukawa San. I found your channel while looking for how inkstones were made and used, the beautiful music and flowing ink, were one of the most beautiful ways I could achieve a perfect Mushin. Domo arigato ma'am. Peter UK. 🙏🙏🕉

    • @JunkoAzukawa
      @JunkoAzukawa Місяць тому

      @@Peter-ef6ut thank you for your warm comments ☺️🙏 when I hold my ink stick and brushes, my mind becomes calm,,, Mushin. I’m pleased to hear that you felt it by watching this animation. Arigato gozaimasu 🦋🌸

  • @juliegroganhorsesandyou
    @juliegroganhorsesandyou Місяць тому

    🤍

  • @cis961
    @cis961 Місяць тому

    Spettacolare !!!

  • @user-by7xq7rw3h
    @user-by7xq7rw3h Місяць тому

    I woul like to become a sumi-e Master. Could you give me any advice to find a japanese teacher, please. Thank you so much.

    • @JunkoAzukawa
      @JunkoAzukawa Місяць тому

      @@user-by7xq7rw3h I know it’s not easy to find a Japanese Sumi-e teacher. I lost my teacher a few years ago and I don’t have a teacher since then. I wish I was able to introduce my teacher to you 🙏

  • @cis961
    @cis961 Місяць тому

    Ciao Junko è interessante conoscere la genesi dei kanji. Da quasi un anno ho iniziato a studiare il giapponese per soddisfare la mia curiosità verso la scrittura del tuo paese. Non è stato facile l'approccio ma poco per volta imparo cose nuove compreso qualche kanji! Grazie

    • @JunkoAzukawa
      @JunkoAzukawa Місяць тому

      Thank you for your comments ☺️🙏 I always enjoy learning Kanji, too! All the best with your learning Japanese 🇯🇵!!

  • @louiseann_venusandneptune
    @louiseann_venusandneptune 2 місяці тому

    ❤🙏🏻💕

  • @louiseann_venusandneptune
    @louiseann_venusandneptune 2 місяці тому

    Love these little explanations of brush and ink strokes ❤🫶🏻🙏🏻

  • @louiseann_venusandneptune
    @louiseann_venusandneptune 2 місяці тому

    This is just what I was looking for. Perfect !! and I love the mental aspect which is why I’m taking the whole process real slow - getting a feel for the tools and learning a little about the thinking behind the painting or writing philosophy as I go. Today I unboxed my tools and photographed everything as it was an unused beautiful set. Started with discovering a little about the brush types I have - then got stuck with how to grind the ink. From not having a clue to knowing exactly what do do in one simple and beautiful video . I can’t thank you enough. Found this video at midnight U.K. Tomorrow I’m going to grind ink with much appreciation 😊

    • @JunkoAzukawa
      @JunkoAzukawa Місяць тому

      @@louiseann_venusandneptune so nice to hear 😊 Enjoy this beautiful art form and thank you so much for sharing your story. Happy painting!! ☺️🙏

    • @louiseann_venusandneptune
      @louiseann_venusandneptune Місяць тому

      @@JunkoAzukawa you must have felt the vibe yesterday💜💛 I completed my first little painting - a mostly, text painted, birthday card for my son. Black inked words and a water colour flower. I haven’t painted since I was a teen after leaving college.(now 56) I am very critical of what might not come through my hands onto paper, but every time I held the brush (as you taught and knew why it was better that way) and listened in to the music that I chose for the project that calmed me, I was able to focus on the in moment doing, not what it might become. End result I had a good enough for me 💕 Token for my son, which went into a glassed frame and was wrapped safely - I was panicking all week that I wasn’t going to have the courage to do it. But the mindfulness & feels of dropping the water on the ink stone, and the process of grinding the ink to the right, for me, consistency and the practice of the types of brush strokes that I have learnt from your video kept me entrained to my divine skill. 🙌🏼😇

  • @jumanas4012
    @jumanas4012 2 місяці тому

    thank you for your tip 🌹

    • @JunkoAzukawa
      @JunkoAzukawa 3 дні тому

      @@jumanas4012 All my pleasure. Thank you for watching 😊🙏

  • @lpahkah2648
    @lpahkah2648 2 місяці тому

    教えてくれてありがとうございました🙂

  • @nidhishshivashankar4885
    @nidhishshivashankar4885 3 місяці тому

    Kirei!

  • @ChristopherEngle
    @ChristopherEngle 3 місяці тому

    Thank you!, Excellent.

    • @JunkoAzukawa
      @JunkoAzukawa 3 місяці тому

      You are most welcome! Happy painting ☺️🙏

  • @evvivapaola
    @evvivapaola 3 місяці тому

    Thank you for the tips. I was wondering how you can tell that a brush is good quality before you wet it, i.e. when you buy it

    • @JunkoAzukawa
      @JunkoAzukawa 3 місяці тому

      So nice to hear this video was useful for you ☺️🙏

  • @juliegroganhorsesandyou
    @juliegroganhorsesandyou 3 місяці тому

    Beautiful work

  • @jilliancrawford7577
    @jilliancrawford7577 4 місяці тому

    This may seem unusual, but I like to write out letters and words in the grinding process almost as a way to pray to whatever higher power could grant me what I need to accomplish my creative goals. It is probably unnecessary and just a superstitious ritual, but I do think it at least helps me with getting focused on my goals and start relaxing properly.

    • @JunkoAzukawa
      @JunkoAzukawa 4 місяці тому

      Thank you for watching and for your comment. I have been learning Japanese calligraphy and believe in the power of writing and words. I found it is a great idea to write some words when grinding an ink stick ☺️

    • @louiseann_venusandneptune
      @louiseann_venusandneptune Місяць тому

      @@jilliancrawford7577 exactly 💥

  • @nickdangere8091
    @nickdangere8091 4 місяці тому

    Excellent thanks

  • @danielillo673
    @danielillo673 4 місяці тому

    You explain very well and you are very sweet and tender, thanks 🙂.

    • @JunkoAzukawa
      @JunkoAzukawa 4 місяці тому

      Thank you so much ☺️🙏

  • @edisonkelly2729
    @edisonkelly2729 4 місяці тому

    Does the ink from the ink-stick washable if it gets on you hands and fingers?

    • @JunkoAzukawa
      @JunkoAzukawa 4 місяці тому

      Yes it’s washable. I get ink on my fingers all the time! but it stains on fabric and paper.

  • @howlssnailhouse
    @howlssnailhouse 4 місяці тому

    This helped a lot! I read a book about the basics of Chinese art but seeing how to prepare ink in a video is super helpful!

    • @JunkoAzukawa
      @JunkoAzukawa 4 місяці тому

      So nice to hear that this video was helpful☺️ happy painting!

  • @aayushjain9562
    @aayushjain9562 6 місяців тому

    Hi I am starting to learn japanese. But i am not able to read the calligraphy version of the kanji as it looks very different from how its printed in the books. How do i read calligraphy kanji? Thanks

    • @JunkoAzukawa
      @JunkoAzukawa 5 місяців тому

      Thank you for watching. I know it's sometimes hard even for me to read calligraphy Kanji 😅 we have to simply learn and remember many calligraphy styles so you would be able to read them. All the best with your learning Japanese!!

  • @lenkadobranska1863
    @lenkadobranska1863 6 місяців тому

    This was brilliant thank you!! ❤

    • @JunkoAzukawa
      @JunkoAzukawa 5 місяців тому

      So happy to hear that this video was useful 😊🙏

  • @hanabana99
    @hanabana99 6 місяців тому

    こんにちは 墨絵を私も海外(アメリカ)で教えるのでビデオを参考にさせて頂きました。微妙な表現など難しいので。。。 オーストラリアでは紙はどのようにして購入しているのですか?

    • @JunkoAzukawa
      @JunkoAzukawa 5 місяців тому

      こんにちは!私は紙を日本へ帰る度に大量に購入して送っています。硯は重いですし、質のいい筆は海外で手に入りにくいし本当に大変ですが、頑張ってください。オーストラリアから応援しています😆✊!!

  • @roywittmis6237
    @roywittmis6237 7 місяців тому

    Thank you very much, miss. Very happy to now know how to properly use the tools.🙏

    • @JunkoAzukawa
      @JunkoAzukawa 5 місяців тому

      I'm so happy to hear that! Happy painting 😆

  • @felipefabrette1
    @felipefabrette1 7 місяців тому

    The tittle of this video reads odly sexual...

  • @nz1bhr1
    @nz1bhr1 8 місяців тому

    ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

  • @theorivas1
    @theorivas1 8 місяців тому

    Thank you very, very much for your instruction. My first experience was frustrating. Now that I know it can take ten minutes, I will have a more peaceful, satisfying experience.

    • @JunkoAzukawa
      @JunkoAzukawa 7 місяців тому

      You are most welcome 😊 glad to know that this video was useful!

  • @marcuscarana9240
    @marcuscarana9240 8 місяців тому

    I would just buy this not to make caligraphy but just to experience how calm and satisfying doing this is. It's like a more elegant version of satisfying and relaxing oneself using a fidget toy.

    • @JunkoAzukawa
      @JunkoAzukawa 8 місяців тому

      Thank you for leaving nice comment ☺️🙏 This ancient art form is so beautiful to experience and to share with others.

  • @Terracottacup
    @Terracottacup 8 місяців тому

    What do we do with left over ink from the ink stone? Do we have to clean the ink stone with paper towel after we finish painting?

    • @JunkoAzukawa
      @JunkoAzukawa 8 місяців тому

      There is animal based glue in the Sumi ink so please wash the stone with water after you use it 😊

    • @Terracottacup
      @Terracottacup 8 місяців тому

      Thank you so much for your answer.

  • @albertrodriguezjr
    @albertrodriguezjr 8 місяців тому

    😃

  • @phasespace4700
    @phasespace4700 9 місяців тому

    Mesmerizing AF!

  • @AdikaVoe
    @AdikaVoe 10 місяців тому

    What can I use instead of inkstone? I have an ink stick, but no stone. I am very upset.

    • @JunkoAzukawa
      @JunkoAzukawa 9 місяців тому

      Slate also works with ink sticks from my experience. It's a type of rock. Thank you for watching ☺️🙏

  • @ginamiller1758
    @ginamiller1758 10 місяців тому

    That is beautiful and dramatic! 🥰

    • @JunkoAzukawa
      @JunkoAzukawa 10 місяців тому

      Thank you, Gina. That's what we wanted to capture in this video 😊🙏

  • @lowprofilepersonwithbigbra669
    @lowprofilepersonwithbigbra669 10 місяців тому

    Nothing special, just black colour

  • @juanjoseaguilar2965
    @juanjoseaguilar2965 10 місяців тому

    Like your video,,, but the horrible music makes it hard to watch,,,,

    • @JunkoAzukawa
      @JunkoAzukawa 10 місяців тому

      Thank you so much for watching and your feedback. Will be reflected in the next videos 😊🙏

  • @crestofscribbles8761
    @crestofscribbles8761 11 місяців тому

    So cool! I will definitely be on the lookout for better quality brown brushes. I'm super curious about the massive brushes though!! Are they for real? Is there like giant scroll of rice paper for that? Or is it decorative? Please let me know if you did a video on these!

    • @JunkoAzukawa
      @JunkoAzukawa 10 місяців тому

      Thank you for watching 😊 yes the large brushes are real made of horse hairs. I use them for large artwork and also for performance. I’ll ask someone to film us when I use those large brushes next time!

  • @crestofscribbles8761
    @crestofscribbles8761 11 місяців тому

    Simply amazing <3

    • @JunkoAzukawa
      @JunkoAzukawa 10 місяців тому

      Thank you so much for watching 😊🙏

  • @celinefederici6951
    @celinefederici6951 11 місяців тому

    Best video on how to grind ink. Arrigato!

    • @JunkoAzukawa
      @JunkoAzukawa 11 місяців тому

      Best to hear 😁 so glad to know that the video is useful for you. Happy painting!

  • @Tac-0
    @Tac-0 Рік тому

    quite a personal question,isnt it?

  • @horichuy6254
    @horichuy6254 Рік тому

    Thank you! You’re really good explaining.

    • @JunkoAzukawa
      @JunkoAzukawa Рік тому

      Thank you! so glad to know that this video is useful 😊🙏

  • @JoonasInvenius
    @JoonasInvenius Рік тому

    Superb! 💛

    • @JunkoAzukawa
      @JunkoAzukawa Рік тому

      Thank you so much for your warm comment ☺️🙏

  • @yuebaoyu5582
    @yuebaoyu5582 Рік тому

    Emptiness and strength, meditation and performance all come together. The beauty is beyond verbal description.

    • @JunkoAzukawa
      @JunkoAzukawa Рік тому

      So nice to receive your beautiful comment. This art form is still a mystery to me… that I'm in love. Thank you so much for watching ☺️🙏

  • @anouskacurandera
    @anouskacurandera Рік тому

    Inspirational, thanks 😊

    • @JunkoAzukawa
      @JunkoAzukawa Рік тому

      Thank you so much for watching and your warm comment ☺️🙏🏻

  • @jcon2060
    @jcon2060 Рік тому

    Wonderfully made. Brought me to tears and I don't even know why.

    • @JunkoAzukawa
      @JunkoAzukawa Рік тому

      So lovely to hear that - thank you ☺️🙏The experience through this art form is always mysterious and beautiful.

  • @MilitaryDog.
    @MilitaryDog. Рік тому

    Very relaxing and informative. Thank you.

    • @JunkoAzukawa
      @JunkoAzukawa Рік тому

      You are most welcome and happy painting 😊

  • @sanjaykumarsharma2812
    @sanjaykumarsharma2812 Рік тому

    I like your video🎉🎉😂😂

  • @askialuna7717
    @askialuna7717 Рік тому

    I prefer to buy ink sticks than liquid ones. I have found that a small, cheap ink stick of 30g is more ink than a bottle of 150-180ml cheap ink and the ink stick is a bit cheaper than the bottle.

    • @JunkoAzukawa
      @JunkoAzukawa Рік тому

      Exactly. Using a bottled ink saves your time but the time you grind ink is so precious 😊

  • @michaelrivera4299
    @michaelrivera4299 Рік тому

    That was crazy

  • @DannyConeHeadOnceLer
    @DannyConeHeadOnceLer Рік тому

    Finally it's about damn time I found a video with those 2 instruments together The Sitar and the Koto

    • @JunkoAzukawa
      @JunkoAzukawa 5 місяців тому

      So nice to hear that 😊! They went amazing together 🎵🎶

  • @17Anitak
    @17Anitak Рік тому

    I’m new here and want to learn more ❤ thank you

    • @JunkoAzukawa
      @JunkoAzukawa Рік тому

      My pleasure. Thank you for watching ☺️