ZenBrush

enlightening and spirited zen cards, paintings, art

Portland, Oregon On Etsy since 2009

1,239 Sales | 5 out of 5 stars

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ZenBrush

enlightening and spirited zen cards, paintings, art

Portland, Oregon | 1,239 Sales

5 out of 5 stars

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Announcement    Zen Brush original Japanese scroll-like paintings and custom greeting cards for the Chinese New Year, Birthdays, Anniversary Cards, Baby Announcements...Buddhas, Enso, Haiku calligraphy, Zen paintings, custom portraits, custom paintings for your meditation space, altar and children's room art painted by me, a zen monk. Very affordable original art.

Check out Custom New Year and Birthday Cards for the Chinese New Year. Uniquely painted with sumi ink and watercolors. Chinese New Year of the Dog cards and artwork are ready!

Happy Holidays - Xīn nián kuài lè! Gung hay fat choy! Akemashite Omedetou Gozaimasu!

Zen brush painting is a meditative art as you breathe, let go and let the brush go. One of a kind experiences, ink flows and one of a kind paintings appear.

My work is in public and private collections and I have illustrated two books, Zen by the Brush and a James Beard-nominated cookbook, A Taste of Heaven and Earth. My illustrations have appeared in the Buddhist journals, Tricycle Magazine, Shambala Sun, Lions Roar, Zen Notes, and Spirituality and Health.

Recently I have done commissions for personal zodiac animals for children's rooms, nursery art, baby showers, weddings and anniversary presents, memorial gifts. Please feel free to contact me for any personal requests.

and join the conversation at:
FACEBOOK https://www.facebook.com/ZenBrush
TWITTER @zenbrush
PINTEREST https://www.pinterest.com/ZenbytheBrush
INSTAGRAM www.instagram.com/zenbrush

Palms together, peace and blessings.
Thank you for taking time to look at my work.

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Last updated on Nov 13, 2018

Zen Brush original Japanese scroll-like paintings and custom greeting cards for the Chinese New Year, Birthdays, Anniversary Cards, Baby Announcements...Buddhas, Enso, Haiku calligraphy, Zen paintings, custom portraits, custom paintings for your meditation space, altar and children's room art painted by me, a zen monk. Very affordable original art.

Check out Custom New Year and Birthday Cards for the Chinese New Year. Uniquely painted with sumi ink and watercolors. Chinese New Year of the Dog cards and artwork are ready!

Happy Holidays - Xīn nián kuài lè! Gung hay fat choy! Akemashite Omedetou Gozaimasu!

Zen brush painting is a meditative art as you breathe, let go and let the brush go. One of a kind experiences, ink flows and one of a kind paintings appear.

My work is in public and private collections and I have illustrated two books, Zen by the Brush and a James Beard-nominated cookbook, A Taste of Heaven and Earth. My illustrations have appeared in the Buddhist journals, Tricycle Magazine, Shambala Sun, Lions Roar, Zen Notes, and Spirituality and Health.

Recently I have done commissions for personal zodiac animals for children's rooms, nursery art, baby showers, weddings and anniversary presents, memorial gifts. Please feel free to contact me for any personal requests.

and join the conversation at:
FACEBOOK https://www.facebook.com/ZenBrush
TWITTER @zenbrush
PINTEREST https://www.pinterest.com/ZenbytheBrush
INSTAGRAM www.instagram.com/zenbrush

Palms together, peace and blessings.
Thank you for taking time to look at my work.

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About ZenBrush

Sales 1,239
On Etsy since 2009
  • Brushes, ink stone to make sumi ink, and paintings in the studio
  • View from the roof of my studio - love to go up early and stretch and meditate.
  • Year of the Sheep cards - i love to do custom cards and specials for my collectors.
  • Having some fun with calligraphy in the year of the monkey!
  • Me as a monk

Zen by the Brush - enlightening and spirited art

I developed my zen style of brush painting during my zen monastic life in New York State and in Japan. I love the paintings of Paul Reps, Sengai, Hakkuin. I have illustrated two books: a James Beard nominated vegetarian cookbook "A Taste of Heaven and Earth"( Harper Collins) and "Zen by the Brush" (Stewart, Tabori and Chang). My work is in public and private collections.

I started painting Chinese Zodiac new years cards to give to my friends about 12 years ago. In Japan, it is a tradition to send new years greetings on January 1. And thought to share "hey maybe others would perhaps like to do the same."

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  • Seiko

    Owner, Maker, Monk

    I developed my zen style of brush painting during my monastic life here and in Japan. I love the paintings of Paul Reps, Sengai, Hakkuin as you can see. I illustrated a James Beard nominated cookbook A Taste of Heaven and Earth and Zen by the Brush.

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Last updated on Jan 23, 2019
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Custom and personalized orders

I love custom orders and have happy collectors! There's no better way to express yourself than with your own ideas and designs and i am happy to collaborate. So contact me! Original art has the unique energy of the artist and is well worth the investment in enjoyment. Paintings and cards can be personalized and I am quick and will give you options.

Gift wrapping and packaging

Art and cards are in cello envelopes and gift wrapped in colorful tissue paper - ready to gift - to someone special or yourself!

Wholesale availability

Lets discuss wholesale! Contact me for quantities and costs.

Care instructions

4 x 9 inch paintings fit well in a standard frame 8.5 x 11 with matting
6 x 9 inch paintings fit well in 10 x 13 frame with matting
12 x 12 inch paintings fit in a "album" cover frame perfectly.
In case my wild brushstrokes come close to the edge of the paper, you could "float" art with the matting opening larger than the artwork.
Traditional scroll mounting is also available, contact me for details.

Shipping and Delivery

I pack and ship via USPS within a day or so to get your artwork to you quickly. I am not responsible for loss by the USPS. I will try and resolve the issue with you, but cannot replace loss by the carrier.
Domestic orders will take an estimated 2-5 days shipping time. International orders will take an estimated 7-14 days, but may take up to several weeks due to customs processing and you will be responsible for VAT customs fees/taxes. Expedited Priority Mail shipping (~2-3 days) and Expedited Priority Mail Express shipping (~1-2 days) are also available with additional costs.