SUMI-É ART Sumi-E is an ancient, spiritual and intriguing art from Japan's past that continues to appeal. Each art form unveils its whole story through the elegance of brush strokes that have the power to engage the hearts, minds and spirits of all who see it. Sumi, meaning "black ink" and E meaning "picture", combine the outside world through the mind's eye of the artist, the essence of Sumi-E. Whether you seek the masterful calligraphy prints, the inspiring Sumi-E scroll art or want to begin creating your own Sumi-e works of art, we hope that you will enjoy browsing through our collection and find the essence of nature brought to life on paper.