Sumi artist Machiko Kitayama had promised me a visit to her atelier and also a methods demonstration. She would show me how she reinforces her sumi paintings with two additional layers of handmade paper. Machiko did this without a pucker or a tear, and seemingly without effort. Machiko's art process is a lot like a confident, graceful dance -- a memorable sight. I took notes and then gave it a try. Had both Machiko and I not been out of film, I would have a slew of photos to show of the demo she did for me.