Started by taking my ink stick and started to grind it slowly.
While hand grinding sumi ink it is a time for quiet contemplation. Meditative . Time to think about the painting or writing to be done.
Then with the ink fully saturated in the ink stone time to brush on my painting.
Mostly finished. Little touches here an there.....
And finished... just need a frame. And someone who wants it lol
For those that don't know. The Chinese take soot from burning various woods and oils and collect it all and mix it with essential oils and fillers to make a stick. Using water and a dish made from slate the stick is slowly ground releasing the fine powder and making a fine beautiful ink.