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Grinding ink before I paint
Why I grind a little ink each morning, how long it takes and what to look for in the colour.
November 4, 2026 · 6 min
One stem, one joint, two leaves: how four strokes of black ink make a stalk of bamboo.

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A short letter every Wednesday: one painting, one stroke to practise and one page to try on your own.

Why I grind a little ink each morning, how long it takes and what to look for in the colour.