1. Understand the history and development of hard-pen calligraphy: Hard-pen calligraphy originated from ancient seal script and official script. After a long development, it gradually formed different font styles such as regular script, running script and cursive script. Understanding these historical backgrounds is helpful to better understand and appreciate hard-pen calligraphy.
2. Learn basic strokes and structures: the basic strokes of hard pen calligraphy include horizontal, vertical, left, right, convex and dot. Mastering these basic strokes is the basis of learning hard pen calligraphy. In addition, we need to learn the basic structure and combination rules of Chinese characters, such as radicals and font proportions.
3. Choose the right tools and materials: Hard-pen calligraphy usually uses tools such as brush, pen and ballpoint pen to write. Novices can choose the right tools according to their own preferences and needs. At the same time, it is necessary to prepare some calligraphy paper, ink, brush and other materials.
4. Cultivate correct posture and pen holding method: Hard pen calligraphy needs to maintain correct posture and pen holding method to ensure smooth and beautiful writing. Generally speaking, sit up straight, relax your arms, and hold the pen with your thumb, forefinger and middle finger to maintain a certain strength.
5. Practice and imitate famous works more: Hard pen calligraphy needs a lot of practice to improve skills and level. Beginners can choose some simple copybooks to practice imitating famous works and gradually form their own style.
In a word, the basic knowledge of hard-pen calligraphy includes understanding the history and development, learning the basic strokes and structures, choosing appropriate tools and materials, cultivating correct posture and pen-holding methods, and practicing and copying famous works. Through continuous study and practice, you can gradually improve your hard pen calligraphy level.