With Sumi-e comes a great deal of unique tools. I find the inkstick and inkstone (suzuri) the most obvious examples. The fresh grinding of ink is something I have not seen before elsewhere. It took some time but I was able to gather all the materials noted, trying to keep to the original sumi-e tools as best as I can. Some materials had to be replaced or improvised, but the 
important objects are all present. I am striving to use traditional techniques, all
the way down to how to prepare the brush. It is different, but previous use of ink has helped me get used to the flow of the techniques. I have been practicing using newspaper, waiting until I get a better feel for the ink and wash. The way to hold the brush takes some getting used to as well. There are many specifics so it just takes practice to get them down to memory.
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