Writing good calligraphy is the wish of many people, and brush running script is a kind of calligraphy. It has a unique charm and flavor and is deeply loved by calligraphy enthusiasts. If you want to develop good handwriting, calligraphy is a good choice. This article will introduce you to the complete collection of calligraphy calligraphy and calligraphy to help you get started quickly.
1. Basic knowledge of calligraphy
1. Purchase of calligraphy pens
A calligraphy pen is a capillary pen with a tip made of animal hair. The quality of the brush has a great influence on calligraphy, so when purchasing a brush, you should pay attention to the following points:
(1) The brush should be made of good materials, such as weasel, wolf hair, sheep hair, etc.
(2) The tip of the brush should be elastic and not easy to break.
(3) The tip of the brush must have a certain degree of water absorption and be able to absorb an appropriate amount of ink.
2. Basic skills of calligraphy
The basic skills of calligraphy include: holding the pen, holding the pen, lifting the pen, pressing the pen, turning the pen, collecting the pen, etc. These basic skills are the basis of calligraphy and must be mastered to write good calligraphy.
3. Basic specifications of brush running script
The basic specifications of brush running script include: font shape, structure, strokes, layout, etc. These norms are the basic requirements of calligraphy and must be followed in order to write standardized words.
2. Complete Collection of Calligraphy Copybooks
The Calligraphy Copybook is an important tool for practicing calligraphy. It contains various fonts and glyphs of various difficulties, which can help calligraphy enthusiasts practice practise. The following are some commonly used brush calligraphy calligraphy:
1. "Yan Zhenqing's Duobao Pagoda Stele"
Yan Zhenqing was a famous calligrapher in the Tang Dynasty. His Duobao Pagoda Stele is a classic work of calligraphy. . This copybook contains all the glyphs of the Duobao Pagoda Stele and is a good choice for practicing calligraphy.
2. "Lanting Preface"
"Lanting Preface" is a masterpiece of the Eastern Jin calligrapher Wang Xizhi, known as "the best running script in the world". This copybook contains all the glyphs of "Lanting Preface" and is a good choice for practicing calligraphy.
3. "Zhang Xu's Cursive Script"
Zhang Xu was a famous calligrapher in the Tang Dynasty, and his cursive script is also a classic of calligraphy. This copybook contains all the glyphs of Zhang Xu's cursive script and is a good choice for practicing calligraphy.
4. "Huaisu Running Script"
Huaisu was a famous calligrapher in the Tang Dynasty, and his running script is also a classic work of brush running script. This copybook contains all the glyphs of Huaisu's running script and is a good choice for practicing calligraphy.
5. "Preface to the Orchid Pavilion Collection of Wang Xizhi"
"Preface to the Orchid Pavilion Collection of Wang Xizhi" is another masterpiece of Wang Xizhi. It contains Wang Xizhi's running script, regular script, cursive script and other fonts. It is a good choice for practicing calligraphy.
3. How to practice calligraphy with brush
1. Practice basic skills
The basic skills of calligraphy include holding the pen, holding the pen, lifting the pen, pressing the pen, and turning the pen. Pen, put away pen, etc. When practicing basic skills, you can first draw some basic strokes, such as horizontal, vertical, left, back, dot, etc., and then gradually practice complex strokes, such as bends, hooks, folds, etc.
2. Practice calligraphy books
The calligraphy writing books contain various fonts and glyphs of various difficulties, which can help calligraphy enthusiasts practice. When practicing copybooks, you can first imitate the glyphs on the copybooks, and then gradually try to create your own and add your own style.
3. Practice works
The works in calligraphy can be famous sayings, poems and songs, your own name, etc. When practicing a work, you can write a draft first, and then gradually improve it until you write a satisfactory work.
IV. Precautions for calligraphy with brush writing
1. Keep your posture correct
When practicing calligraphy with calligraphy brush, you should keep your sitting posture upright, relax your arms, and make sure that the penholder and your arms are aligned. At a certain angle, don't bend your wrist too much.
2. Control the strength appropriately
The strength of calligraphy writing should be moderate, not too light or too heavy. Too light may cause insufficient ink, and too heavy may damage the pen tip.
3. Keep the pen tip clean
The tip of the brush writing brush should be cleaned frequently to maintain the water absorbency of the pen tip. When cleaning, you can use clean water or brush cleaner.
Cursive calligraphy is an art that requires long-term practice and persistence. By practicing calligraphy, you can not only improve your calligraphy skills, but also enhance your patience and perseverance. I hope that the collection of calligraphy calligraphy and practice methods introduced in this article can help the majority of calligraphy enthusiasts.