Nie, Daniel

Daniel Nie has trained since childhood using Sumi-e ink and a pointed brush to create hieroglyphs. In 1990, he was an art professor at St. Andrews Presbyterian College, and during that time he developed a new art form that he called "Coolligraphy." This form of calligraphy intertwines the letters of a word or words to create an intricate hieroglyphic image with Sumi-e ink and gouache paint. Not only is this form of art unique, the process of creating it also requires particular skills that take years to perfect. Daniel Nie's demonstrations of this unique art always bring enjoyment and amazemen...