1. Apostrophe Overview
Apostrophe refers to the strokes inclined upward or downward when writing, which is one of the basic components of Chinese characters. In hard-pen calligraphy, apostrophe is usually clear and smooth, and it is one of the indispensable basic strokes when writing Chinese characters.
2. How to write horizontally?
Horizontal lines are horizontal lines pointing left or right, which are often used to write some radicals and strokes in Chinese characters. In hard pen calligraphy, horizontal writing should pay attention to the following points:
Stroke height: the height of horizontal stroke should be consistent with other strokes, not too high or too low; Stroke structure: the starting point of horizontal stroke should be aligned with the joints of other strokes, and the end should be closed naturally; Rowing strength: the horizontal rowing strength should be moderate, not too light to be straight, nor too heavy to affect the overall coordination.
3. How to write vertically?
Vertical strokes are vertical strokes pointing up or down, which are common in some radicals and strokes in Chinese characters. Hard pen calligraphy, vertical writing should pay attention to the following points:
Stroke height: the height of vertical strokes should be consistent with other strokes, not too high or too low; Stroke structure: the starting point of vertical stroke should be aligned with the joints of other strokes, and the end should be closed naturally; Paddle strength: the vertical paddle strength should be moderate, not too light and not too straight, nor too heavy to affect the overall coordination.
Step 4 write obliquely
Oblique strokes refer to strokes inclined from upper left to lower right or from upper right to lower left, which are often used to write radicals and strokes of some Chinese characters. In hard pen calligraphy, oblique writing should pay attention to the following points:
Row angle: the oblique angle should be consistent with other rows, and the deviation should not be too big or too small; Stroke structure: the starting point of oblique stroke should be aligned with the joints of other strokes, and the end should be closed naturally; Paddle strength: the strength of oblique rowing should be moderate, not too light to be straight, nor too heavy to affect the overall coordination.
5. Use and change of skimming
Apostrophe is one of the common strokes in Chinese character writing. In different fonts and calligraphy styles, apostrophes can be varied, such as long apostrophes, broken apostrophes and tick apostrophes, which endow Chinese characters with rich expressive force. In the practice of hard pen calligraphy, learners can improve their stroke skills and writing level by practicing different stroke forms.
Summary:
Skimming is one of the basic strokes in hard pen calligraphy, and there are common forms such as horizontal skimming, vertical skimming and oblique skimming. When writing, we should pay attention to the height, structure and strength of skimming, and keep the overall coordination and fluency. In addition, apostrophes can be varied in different fonts and calligraphy styles. By practicing different forms of apostrophes, you can improve your writing skills and expressiveness.