Abstract Sumi e Painting Original, wet and dry brushstrokes by Marilyn Wells was inspired by...

Night Thoughts While Traveling

Thin grass bends on the breezy shore,

and the tall mast seems lonely in my boat.

Stars fall, low across the wide plain,

and the moon is tossed by the Yangtze.

What is fame and literary status?

The old and infirm should leave office.

Adrift, drifting: what islet for the lone gull

adrift between earth and heaven.

     -Tu Fu 712-770 - 2138S

This sumi e painting is unmounted.

These paintings are each unique art works. Imperfections are to be expected and are the hallmark of original art and the artist's hand, true wabi sabi. Sizes of original mulberry paper painting may vary, each approximately 14” x 18”. Each comes with its own Certificate of Authentication.

This unmounted and unframed abstract sumi e painting is the style preferred by Zen masters. It is on mulberry paper and shows the natural grain of the paper and the effects of the brush in changing the surface of the paper. Very wabi sabi, natural, true Zen feeling - no wrinkles ironed out!

Being unmounted, I am able to offer it to you at a lower price. It ships in a round carton.

These paintings are each unique art works. Imperfections are to be expected and are the hallmark of original art and the artist's hand, true wabi sabi. Sizes of original mulberry paper painting may vary. Each comes with its own Certificate of Authentication.

Prints also available. Read more about my work and process under About.