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James W.
2025-09-05 10:30:37
There's an idiom in Japanese, "mono no aware", translating to "the pathos of things". From Wiki: "Mono no aware, lit. 'the pathos of things', and also translated as 'an empathy toward things', or 'a sensitivity to ephemera', is a Japanese idiom for the awareness of impermanence, or transience of things, and both a transient gentle sadness (or wistfulness) at their passing as well as a longer, deeper gentle sadness about this state being the reality of life."My favorite art supply store had these setup in one of the side aisles I didn't really frequent. Sometimes I'd play with it and I know I thought on more than one occasion along the lines of "what's the point?" Since then I've taken up meditation and struggled a fair bit with painting/writing blocks, where I just didn't want to "ruin" something like a new sketch or notebook. This is kind of a perfect salve for those times, where you just get so hung up on the permanence of things but don't consider it in the proper context.On a practical level, you could use it with watercolor brushes to test out techniques. On a wellness level, can get something out of your system that's blocking you from starting something you want to do. Also works great if you need to vent something into the ether. There are a lot of potentially interesting uses for such a thing.In retrospect, that art store closed. It didn't make it through the last few years of economic challenges and I miss them dearly. We have other stores and they're great, but they don't have the same character or personality. It's really fitting that the thing I took for granted there now reminds me of them and gives me a such a sense of such wistfulness. In several regards this helps me feel gratitude for the present moment, and fosters a sense of everything in time will pass, but that's okay too.
bdingman
2025-07-17 12:00:58
I fell in love with Buddha boards the moment I saw them in a specialty store years ago! It's wonderful to be able to create in the moment and then let it go. Buddha boards don't require anything more than water, making it the simplest artist tool that you can purchase. I love that over the years they have upgraded to include a water brush instead of a reservoir. It makes clean up simple (there is none!!) These are perfect for kids or adults.
Customer
2025-06-25 16:15:09
I have been struggling to create due to massive burnout and have been looking for gentle, low pressure options to have in hand. This product is beautifully minimal and accessible. Great for those who need to work out emotions through gestures and lovers of the ephemeral. The set is well appointed, featuring a basic water brush pen combo, the board, succinct pamphlets and a little drawstring pouch for storage/transit. The surface is protected via an overall form factor similar to a tablet case/cover with a built in, simple kickstand ability. Feels durable enough without being bulky. I love the temporary nature of water atop the drawing surface, soothing to create and watch as the brushtrokes fade. Meditative and empowering. I think this could be a great gift for artists or anyone who need space to slow down and be present.
Sara T.
2025-06-23 11:00:22
This travel zen board is perfect for me. I’m a parent and sometimes I just need to zen out and collect myself, often in my car with my kids safely seated. This is perfect for that. It’s also good for keeping them occupied for doctors appointments or keeping my hands busy without a phone.
Judy Litt
2025-06-21 19:10:20
The Buddha Board is very simple: fill the included water brush and paint lightly, then watch as your painting fairly quickly disappears.I got it because I thought it would be a great way to practice paint strokes without wasting paint & paper — helps to develop muscle memory. Also a good way to grab yourself some de-stressing time.It includes a small cloth bag to keep it in, although it’s a tight fit.It takes some practice to figure out the right amount of water to get a smooth flow.If you’re not familiar with water brushes, you just unscrew the bottom and fill it with water. Screw the two parts of the brush together, remove the cap that goes over the brush, and squeeze the sides of the bottom (while holding the brush pointing down) to allow water to flow into the brush.It will probably need several squeezes to get the brush wet enough to flow smoothly over the board.Practice your painting without wasting suppliesCalm your mindEnjoy!
GIA's Mom
2025-06-05 16:02:21
I have the original large size Buddha Board. I love practicing my sumi-e and calligraphy on it. When I found that a smaller version was made for traveling I had to have it. This board is just the same as the original just a smaller size. The original was roughly 11 7/8 x 9 1/2 and the Enzo (smaller version) is 9 7/8 x 6 7/8. So if you love the original board you are going to love the travel size version. It comes with a water brush which is all you need to start working. I did notice that the strokes did not last a long time when trying to photograph the images produced. They are not great for pictures but are awesome that they do dry up fairly quickly when trying to make a new image. The Enso has a wrap cover like a tablet would, protecting its face from scratching and scraping. The Enso also comes with a travel bag which holds the water brush and board making it much easier for traveling. This does not feel like it was cheaply made, it was quality built. This is so sturdy and durable…you can really take hold of your creativity and just go…making it the perfect gift for graduations, birthdays, anniversaries and other cherished days. My daughter got hers first as a gift from a friend at Christmas. I then got the original for my birthday as a gift from my husband and finally I gifted myself with the Enso board. This is perfect for harnessing your sumi-e and calligraphy strokes. I was so pleased that I found it.
James W.
2025-05-30 10:48:05
There's an idiom in Japanese, "mono no aware", translating to "the pathos of things". From Wiki: "Mono no aware, lit. 'the pathos of things', and also translated as 'an empathy toward things', or 'a sensitivity to ephemera', is a Japanese idiom for the awareness of impermanence, or transience of things, and both a transient gentle sadness (or wistfulness) at their passing as well as a longer, deeper gentle sadness about this state being the reality of life."My favorite art supply store had these setup in one of the side aisles I didn't really frequent. Sometimes I'd play with it and I know I thought on more than one occasion along the lines of "what's the point?" Since then I've taken up meditation and struggled a fair bit with painting/writing blocks, where I just didn't want to "ruin" something like a new sketch or notebook. This is kind of a perfect salve for those times, where you just get so hung up on the permanence of things but don't consider it in the proper context.On a practical level, you could use it with watercolor brushes to test out techniques. On a wellness level, can get something out of your system that's blocking you from starting something you want to do. Also works great if you need to vent something into the ether. There are a lot of potentially interesting uses for such a thing.In retrospect, that art store closed. It didn't make it through the last few years of economic challenges and I miss them dearly. We have other stores and they're great, but they don't have the same character or personality. It's really fitting that the thing I took for granted there now reminds me of them and gives me a such a sense of such wistfulness. In several regards this helps me feel gratitude for the present moment, and fosters a sense of everything in time will pass, but that's okay too.
bdingman
2025-04-17 11:47:26
I fell in love with Buddha boards the moment I saw them in a specialty store years ago! It's wonderful to be able to create in the moment and then let it go. Buddha boards don't require anything more than water, making it the simplest artist tool that you can purchase. I love that over the years they have upgraded to include a water brush instead of a reservoir. It makes clean up simple (there is none!!) These are perfect for kids or adults.
Customer
2025-04-05 18:56:25
I have been struggling to create due to massive burnout and have been looking for gentle, low pressure options to have in hand. This product is beautifully minimal and accessible. Great for those who need to work out emotions through gestures and lovers of the ephemeral. The set is well appointed, featuring a basic water brush pen combo, the board, succinct pamphlets and a little drawstring pouch for storage/transit. The surface is protected via an overall form factor similar to a tablet case/cover with a built in, simple kickstand ability. Feels durable enough without being bulky. I love the temporary nature of water atop the drawing surface, soothing to create and watch as the brushtrokes fade. Meditative and empowering. I think this could be a great gift for artists or anyone who need space to slow down and be present.
Sara T.
2025-02-04 11:28:59
This travel zen board is perfect for me. I’m a parent and sometimes I just need to zen out and collect myself, often in my car with my kids safely seated. This is perfect for that. It’s also good for keeping them occupied for doctors appointments or keeping my hands busy without a phone.
Judy Litt
2025-01-11 11:07:11
The Buddha Board is very simple: fill the included water brush and paint lightly, then watch as your painting fairly quickly disappears.I got it because I thought it would be a great way to practice paint strokes without wasting paint & paper — helps to develop muscle memory. Also a good way to grab yourself some de-stressing time.It includes a small cloth bag to keep it in, although it’s a tight fit.It takes some practice to figure out the right amount of water to get a smooth flow.If you’re not familiar with water brushes, you just unscrew the bottom and fill it with water. Screw the two parts of the brush together, remove the cap that goes over the brush, and squeeze the sides of the bottom (while holding the brush pointing down) to allow water to flow into the brush.It will probably need several squeezes to get the brush wet enough to flow smoothly over the board.Practice your painting without wasting suppliesCalm your mindEnjoy!
GIA's Mom
2025-01-08 13:59:19
I have the original large size Buddha Board. I love practicing my sumi-e and calligraphy on it. When I found that a smaller version was made for traveling I had to have it. This board is just the same as the original just a smaller size. The original was roughly 11 7/8 x 9 1/2 and the Enzo (smaller version) is 9 7/8 x 6 7/8. So if you love the original board you are going to love the travel size version. It comes with a water brush which is all you need to start working. I did notice that the strokes did not last a long time when trying to photograph the images produced. They are not great for pictures but are awesome that they do dry up fairly quickly when trying to make a new image. The Enso has a wrap cover like a tablet would, protecting its face from scratching and scraping. The Enso also comes with a travel bag which holds the water brush and board making it much easier for traveling. This does not feel like it was cheaply made, it was quality built. This is so sturdy and durable…you can really take hold of your creativity and just go…making it the perfect gift for graduations, birthdays, anniversaries and other cherished days. My daughter got hers first as a gift from a friend at Christmas. I then got the original for my birthday as a gift from my husband and finally I gifted myself with the Enso board. This is perfect for harnessing your sumi-e and calligraphy strokes. I was so pleased that I found it.
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