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.


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