Bone refers to the appearance of strong lines and strong momentum. Tendons refer to the appearance of tight lines and muddy strength. Pulse condition refers to the rich and vivid appearance of lines. Meat refers to a plump and elastic appearance. Skin refers to the smooth, clear and bright outline of lines, which plays the role of wrapping flesh and blood and not showing bones and muscles.
In the process of learning calligraphy, practicing lines is an effective means to improve one's writing level. However, many people will regard line practice as a mechanical repetition means, and some even regard it as a purely quantitative task to force it to be completed. In fact, line practice also requires certain skills.
You can practice your lines in the following ways:
Linear training method:
Essentials: The center should use a flat pen to balance strength, hide the head and protect the tail, and experience the feeling of drawing sand like a cone. The quality of lines is round, thick and vivid, and it is forbidden to die flat.
Circle training method:
Essentials: use a pen in the center and lift the pen. Pay attention to pen conversion, ensure the quality of lines, and experience the rhythm of lines.
Irregular line training:
Give full play to the performance of the brush, understand the movement law from the root of the brush to the tip, rise and fall, understand the pen-receiving and pen-using skills, and practice the author's ability to control the brush, so as to achieve the corresponding situation.