New ICCPS NA Membership opportunity for sumi-e, chinese calligraphy and chinese brush painters

Japanese Sumi-eChinese CalligraphyChinese Brush PaintingShodo
Written By Laura Beaton

Our North America Branch has just opened for a Call to New Membership for the International Chinese Calligraphy and Ink Paint Society (ICCPS NA).

We are seeking new members throughout the world to complement our existing members from Argentina, Australia, Holland/The Netherlands, Canada, Germany, Croatia , Hungary and the USA.

ICCPS is a unique organization in that any qualified artist may apply to any Branch worldwide (Japan, China, France, Russia, Brazil and North America).

Visit https://www.iccpsna.com/ to learn more about our wonderful group of artists in Sumi-e, Chinese Calligraphy, Shodo, and Chinese Brush Paint.

ICCPS NA

Laura Beaton

Laura Beaton is a Canadian visual fine artist working in Chinese Brush Painting, Sumi-e, mixed media, and Western contemporary abstraction. Her practice brings together Eastern brush traditions and expressive Western abstraction through colour, movement, atmosphere, and intuitive composition. Using earth tones, vibrant accents, organic forms, and layered gestures, she creates works that feel both grounded and expansive, inviting calm, reflection, and emotional connection.

 

Her abstract compositions often suggest natural rhythms, trees, landscapes, and structures of growth without relying on literal representation. Through a thoughtful balance of stillness and energy, soft tones and bold movement, Laura creates visual harmony across the surface. Her work reflects an ongoing interest in presence, coexistence, resilience, and the relationship between nature, culture, and personal experience.

Laura has exhibited in Canada and internationally, with work shown in galleries, museums, juried exhibitions, cultural institutions, and community arts initiatives. Her paintings are held in private, corporate, and public collections, including collections connected to Canada, China, and international patrons. In addition to her studio practice, she contributes as a speaker, juror, consultant supporting artists through mentorship, professional strategy, and community engagement.

https://LauraBeaton.com
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