Center and side strokes are two basic ways to use the brush. Their characteristics and applications are as follows:
1. Center: Center means that the tip of the brush is always kept in one line when writing. On a straight line, this way of writing can produce lines with even thickness, smoothness and natural effect. The center is suitable for writing calligraphy works such as regular script, running script and cursive script, because in these works, smoothness and uniformity of lines are very important.
2. The center is also often used to draw meticulous and freehand paintings because it can show the delicacy and changes of lines.
3. Side edge: Side edge means that the tip of the brush is on one side of a straight line when writing. This way of writing can produce lines with changes in weight, urgency and thickness. Xiang Feng is suitable for writing calligraphy works such as official script and seal script, because in these works, the change of lines and the contrast of thickness are very important.
4. Side sharpness is also often used in Chinese paintings such as landscape paintings, flower-and-bird paintings, etc., because it can express the layering and texture of the picture.
5. When using center and side strokes, you need to pay attention to the correct posture of holding the pen and the method of handling the pen; you must learn to adjust the inclination and pressure of the brush to write words or paintings with different effects. It is necessary to keep practicing and practicing to gradually master these two methods of writing.
The difference between brush center forwards and side forwards:
1. There are obvious differences in the brush strokes and line effects between brush center forwards and side forwards.
2. From the perspective of the way the pen is moved, the center forward keeps the pen tip in a straight line, while the side forward deflects the pen tip to one side of the straight line. The center forward needs to keep the pen vertical to the paper when moving the pen, while the side forward needs to maintain a certain angle when moving the pen.
3. From the perspective of line effects, the lines written by the center are full, rounded, and look three-dimensional. They are suitable for expressing lines of uniform thickness, such as regular script, running script, etc.
4. Side forwards and centers are also different in frequency of use and practicality. Since regular script, running script and other calligraphy styles are more practical and ornamental, center is used relatively frequently.
5. There are obvious differences between the brush center forward and the side forward in the way of writing and line effects. Mastering these two brushwork methods can not only improve the level of calligraphy and painting, but also enhance the understanding and appreciation of traditional culture and art.