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No, I studied it while I was in Japan with the USAF.
Like many other things, I decided I could do it well enough to satisfy me -- and, then moved on to a new challenge.
But my Sumi-e training definitely contributes to my technical computer graphics work...
TXnMA
My mom was in it. She started when we were in the Philippines back in the late 70s. Painting was her thing. I love her paintings and remember her trying to teach me and my kids.
Happy Birthday Mom! Miss you.