絵手紙専用の和紙張りの画仙紙はがきを使います。滑らかで均一な表面と自然な質感があり、墨や顔彩のにじみを表現できるはがきを選びましょう。
Specialized paper with a textured finish, which is used to create etegami artwork. Look for paper with a smooth, even surface and a natural texture that will allow the ink and paint to flow easily. Avoid paper with a rough or glossy finish, as this can make it difficult to create the desired effect.
日本書道の墨を使っても大丈夫ですが、絵手紙用の墨は黒に近い蒼色です。薄めていくことで、様々な表現が可能です。
A type of black ink used in Japanese calligraphy and for traditional etegami artwork. Look for an ink that has a good consistency and is easy to control for thin and thick lines. Avoid inks that are too thin or too thick, as they can be difficult to use and may not create the desired effect
筆の持ち方や色のつけかたで、同じ筆で様々な表現ができます。柔らかな天然繊維の筆をお勧めします。まずは墨用の筆と色用の筆の2本からはじめられます。書道用の小筆で代用することも出来ますが、輪郭線用には穂先が長めの筆を使うことで線に強弱をつけやすく、味のある線が描けます。彩色用には穂先が短めの日本画彩色用の筆が良いでしょう。
A brush used to apply sumi ink to the etegami paper. Look for a brush with a good point and a soft, natural fiber that will not scratch or damage the paper. Avoid brushes with stiff bristles, as these can damage the paper and make it difficult to create the desired effect. Prepare two brushes, one that uses ink and one that paints the color. You can substitute a small brush for calligraphy, but for contour lines, a brush with a longer tip gives the lines stronger and weaker, and you can draw lines with taste.
顔料を漆で固め、四角いパレットに落とし込んだ顔彩を自由に混ぜ合わせることで、色彩の可能性は限りありません。まずは１２色から初めてはいかがでしょうか。
Watercolor paints are often used to add color to etegami artwork. Look for paints with intense pigmentation, good opacity, and smooth consistency for easy blending. Avoid paints that are too thin or too thick, as these can make it difficult to create the desired effect.
筆を使う前に鉛筆で下書きすることもできますが、いきなり筆で書いてみると味のある絵ができあがります。上手な完成品を求めるのではなく、筆の描く面白味を楽しんでみてください。
Pencils are used to draw preliminary sketches before applying the paints and ink. Look for pencils with a nice sharp point and a range of lead grades for light and dark lines. Avoid pencils that are too hard or too soft, as these can be difficult to control and may not create the desired effect.