--- product_id: 4460027 title: "Zen Breakthrough: Making Contemporary Experimental Art with Sumi Brushes, Reed Pens and Mixed Media" price: "R3363" currency: ZAR in_stock: true reviews_count: 6 url: https://www.desertcart.co.za/products/4460027-zen-breakthrough-making-contemporary-experimental-art-with-sumi-brushes-reed store_origin: ZA region: South Africa --- # Zen Breakthrough: Making Contemporary Experimental Art with Sumi Brushes, Reed Pens and Mixed Media **Price:** R3363 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Zen Breakthrough: Making Contemporary Experimental Art with Sumi Brushes, Reed Pens and Mixed Media - **How much does it cost?** R3363 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.co.za](https://www.desertcart.co.za/products/4460027-zen-breakthrough-making-contemporary-experimental-art-with-sumi-brushes-reed) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description Eastern art meets Western art. This is the the groundbreaking concept of this exciting DVD. It features Bill s methods for merging the Eastern techniques and concepts of the Sumi brush and reed pen with the unique ideas, expressiveness and freedom of contemporary abstraction. Bill, who is both a well-rounded and experienced artist and musician, shows how Sumi brush painting is like a musical performance. He shows us how to handle and care for and use these wonderful traditional tools that are so well suited to the art and artists of today. Bill shows how they can be used with all water media and discusses the differences and similarities in methods of handling, mixing, and using Sumi ink, acrylic ink, watercolors, and acrylic gouache. Bill shows convincingly some of the limitless possibilities and aesthetic power that reside in these unassuming and ancient painting tools. Simple and enlightening demonstrations, explanations, and exercises include: Sumi brush virtues, principles and concepts; Loading the brush; Ways of holding and the manipulating the brush; Developing brush sensitivity and ink awareness; Interaction between brush, ink and paper; Controlling brush shape and edge; Developing eye-hand control; Variation of texture and tone; Use of speed and tempo; Free brush movement; Dry brush; Zen circles (Enso), Building brush technique; Limitless brushstrokes; Brush presses, taps, splatters, splashes, squeezes, flicks, twists and touches; Spontaneity and improvisation; Effective use of contrast and color relationship; Layering; Reed pen technique; Free form mixed media abstraction; Finishing touches. Beginners as well as experienced artists and teachers will find this a stimulating and enjoyable journey into original and essential territory. Says Bill, Explore these techniques. They will help you to find real power and joy in your art. Please see Bill's Sumi Brushes, Reed Pens, book and other DVD's on desertcart, too! Review: Great technique! I was most impressed with his preparation - Great technique! I was most impressed with his preparation, the tools he used from keeping the brushes clean, applying more than one color to a brush, improvising, etc. I also like the mixed media chapter. Review: This method of painting is a philosophy and as would ... - This method of painting is a philosophy and as would be expected the introduction to the materials and brushes is extensive. When the painting finally arrives the mind is relaxed and spontaneous mark making can occur. There are some interesting techniques which can be utilized in personal expression. ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Contributor | Bill Buchman, Burning Oaks | | Customer Reviews | 4.7 out of 5 stars 7 Reviews | | Format | NTSC | | Manufacturer | Burning Oaks | | Number Of Discs | 1 | | Runtime | 2 hours and 25 minutes | ## Images ![Zen Breakthrough: Making Contemporary Experimental Art with Sumi Brushes, Reed Pens and Mixed Media - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61BezEyBvxL.jpg) ![Zen Breakthrough: Making Contemporary Experimental Art with Sumi Brushes, Reed Pens and Mixed Media - Image 2](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/6155ClXxQaL.jpg) ![Zen Breakthrough: Making Contemporary Experimental Art with Sumi Brushes, Reed Pens and Mixed Media - Image 3](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51JqmZ2Ro4L.jpg) ![Zen Breakthrough: Making Contemporary Experimental Art with Sumi Brushes, Reed Pens and Mixed Media - Image 4](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71fgqdzlceL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great technique! I was most impressed with his preparation *by A***R on August 21, 2015* Great technique! I was most impressed with his preparation, the tools he used from keeping the brushes clean, applying more than one color to a brush, improvising, etc. I also like the mixed media chapter. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ This method of painting is a philosophy and as would ... *by J***N on March 22, 2015* This method of painting is a philosophy and as would be expected the introduction to the materials and brushes is extensive. When the painting finally arrives the mind is relaxed and spontaneous mark making can occur. There are some interesting techniques which can be utilized in personal expression. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Experimental Playdays *by A***L on October 29, 2012* Working Big, color filled and bold is what I love best. Bill Buchman's DVD's are filled with new ideas and new products for producing delicious abstract art. The large Sumi brushes and assorted Zen pens add volumes of colorful paint swashes and energy lines to my artwork. I've studied with Bill Buchman in 2 previous wkshps and now an ongoing class. The Zen breakthrough video is excellent to familiarize beginners through advanced artists in the proper way to care for and use his unique tools. My discipline is calligraphy. The package has excellent introduction and suggestions, including using the pens for calligraphy. I've cut many bamboo and Reed pens, so immediately honed the bamboo pen nibs to have a smooth and crisp nib end. I prefer them edged to make my marks of jazzed writing. Bill demos many marks with the different pens & brushes. I especially like the one to one feel of Bill's presentation and seeing him go through each step in brush and pen care, demoing the uses and variety of marks of each brush & pen and the thought process in choosing which tool, color or repeat that is happening in his spontaneous paintings. These products are excellent and easy to use. --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.co.za/products/4460027-zen-breakthrough-making-contemporary-experimental-art-with-sumi-brushes-reed](https://www.desertcart.co.za/products/4460027-zen-breakthrough-making-contemporary-experimental-art-with-sumi-brushes-reed) --- *Product available on Desertcart South Africa* *Store origin: ZA* *Last updated: 2026-05-31*