Why Basic Strokes Matter Before Writing Full Chinese Characters
Before writing full Chinese characters, basic strokes are important. Take one sheet of paper, write several horizontal strokes, and do not turn these strokes into…
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Mastering Stroke Order in Chinese Calligraphy
The outline of a character can appear to be a solid, completed structure; however, every character is created incrementally rather than in one instant. By…
How Ink Load Changes the Edge, Weight, and Flow of a Stroke
Ink load is one subtle factor that can transform an entire page of calligraphy. Two people can use the same brush, practice the same character…
How to Hold a Chinese Calligraphy Brush Without Turning It Into a Pen
Mastering the grip of a brush in Chinese calligraphy is the first challenge for beginners. Because a pen is held lower than a brush, most…