laura beaton is the new North American Director, iccps

Chinese CalligraphySumi-e ArtChinese Brush PaintingTraditional Chinese PaintingJapanese Sumi-eZen Art
Written By Laura Beaton

I am humbled to have been asked to take on the Director role for the North American Branch of the International Chinese Calligraphy & Ink Painting Society (ICCPS). (That was a mouthful, to say the least!)

The ICCPS is based in Tokyo, Japan and permits any new member throughout the world to join any Branch, depending on the artist’s needs. While I now head up the North American Branch, this art group of calligraphy and Sumi-e artists is comprised of members from the USA, Holland, Germany, Australia, Argentina, Croatia, and Canada. This is such a diverse group that has found commonality through an ancient art form; bringing it into the 21st century while honouring its history.

This is why the world needs art and artists! I am grateful for this opportunity to be of service to a community and art form that makes me who I am!

calligraphy and sumi-e artists coming together to take this ancient artform forward for future generations

International Chinese Calligraphy & Ink Painting Society (ICCPS)

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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