Pensword Art

Pen-Sword Art

A uniquely personalized artist expression of sword fighting techniques Mike performed as a martial arts choreographer in the films "Enter the Ninja" and four sequels of the American Ninja films. It is important to state, although the sword-cutting techniques may closely resemble Japanese calligraphy, it is not, nor is it my intent, as the artist, to make anyone believe that these sword-cutting techniques represent Japanese characters in calligraphy. The words under each art work is the name given to the painting and represents a state of mind, attitude and spiritual expression by the artist. It is simply the personal expression of his energy, frequency, and vibrational used in performing aspects of his sword fighting techniques.

Mike Stone is the creator of this unique art expression HE NAMED
PenSword Art

Concept and Creation

In 1979, I wrote the script , Enter the Ninja, and was the Martial Arts Fight choreographer for that movie, and four of five American Ninja movies, starring Michael Dudikoff., David Bradley, and Steve James.

I wondered what design would be made, if I used a pen to draw the path of the blade in performing a cutting stroke. I placed a blank sheet of regular bond paper on my dining table, closed my eyes, visualized and imagined executing a sword technique and drew the image in saw in my mind. I was amazed to see the beautiful design, the sword stroke produced. It looked and felt natural and effortless to perform. I decided to name this artistic expression, Pen-Sword Art. The image and designs look similar to Japanese calligraphy, but they are not.

The image created represents my imagination. The artwork also includes a positive word as the name of the art piece. Words like, honor, trust, respect, persistence, integrity, drive, compassion, and determination. The paintings are signed with Japanese and/or Chinese signature stamps, as well as my personal signature.

We are all capable of unique ways of expressing who we are. Remember, you are created of Love and Light, and you are as powerful as you need to be to create anything you desire in life.

PLEASE ENJOY SOME OF MIKE WORK BELOW