Kumonryu Koi

"Kumonryu Koi" is a sumi-e (Japanese Brush Painting) in my series of minimalist zen artworks. I used traditional soot ink and powerful brush strokes, as I do in all my paintings, in order to create a lasting visual impression. Art buyers and art lovers often remark on my interpretation of traditional Asian masters as I pay homage to their artistic vision but have a contemporary modern twist in my own art. This original artwork is for sale, and is an original sumi-e (Japanese Brush Painting) by professional Artist Brazen Edwards measuring approximately 12" x 8.5" (30.48cm x 21.59cm) on 140lb Arches watercolour paper. Kumonryu are midnight black colored fish that are named after a Japanese dragon of transformation. This fish is said to bring about change in life circumstances. In Japanese, "koi" is another word that means "affection" or "love" so they are a symbol of love and friendship in Japan. I love Koi because they are so beautiful. For centuries, the beauty of the Koi has made thes