Laughing Waters Studio
just a stones throw from Minnehaha Falls
experience.
the power of the brush.
Bob Schmitt, brush painter and teacher, has been using ink and brush in the manner of Asian brush painters for over 60 years. Bob lives and works in his studio/home Laughing Waters Studio, a stone's throw from Minnehaha Falls in Minneapolis
paintings from the brush
of Bob Schmitt
Bob work ranges from traditional Chinese brush painting materials, gold leaf to digital creations.
In-person instruction
Curious about Chinese brush painting?
Seen the Asian paintings at the MIA and wondered how they are done?
Want to experience the calm meditative quality of practicing brushwork?
Online instruction
Curious about Chinese brush painting?
But can’t come to classes or live at too great a distance from Laughing Waters Studio?
Or want to focus on a particular brush painting skill?
Performance Art
Bob has performed as a brush artist
with Taiko drummers, jazz combos, freestyle improv artists
and in staged performance.
Shows / events
Find out where you can find Bob out in the community: shows, workshops, performances
Shop
You can purchase Bob’s original work, prints, card sets, scrolls and books from several sources.
Stay current with Bob's creative work.
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