What are the basic skills and practice methods of seal script?

The basic skills of seal script should be summarized by "central pen" In other words, the main front of the pen must be in the center of the painting so as not to be exposed. It is characterized by hiding the head and protecting the tail, which contains strength.

Introduction to the practice methods of seal script;

1.

(1) Reverse into the front line of Tibet to the first end.

(2) Turn into a round car head and go right.

(3) Go to the end and turn to the front.

(4) Left rear front

Step 2: Vertical

(1) The pen tip goes backwards and upwards, and slowly rises to the apex.

(2) Make the nib vertical, and then turn the front to the downward pen.

(3) Don't stay at the bottom.

(4) Gently mention Feng Ying.

3. Transverse bending

(1) Facing the front, put the pen on the left.

(2) Turn the front to the right.

(3) Down stroke along the front.

(4) When the paddling becomes slower and slower, pick up and collect the paddling.

Straighten up

(1) Put the pen on the front of the paper.

(2) the pen under the steering.

(3) Turn the pen to the right, and then gradually slow down.

(4) Go to the end, which is convenient for collecting pens.

5. Upper arc

The arc brushwork of Xiao Zhuan is the same as the previous horizontal and vertical strokes, and it wants to be right first and then left, and then up and down first. The key is to keep a round posture, keep the depth of the pen and paper consistent, the speed is appropriate, and pay attention to symmetry. The two arcs are connected in the middle, and the joints should be written naturally without leaving traces.

6. Lower arc

Write the left half arc first, then the right half arc. When writing the right arc, pay attention to the corresponding relationship with the left arc. These lines should be done at once. Don't hesitate, or your lines will be weak and powerless.

Seal script is the earliest script, and its brushwork is relatively simple compared with other scripts. The knot of seal script is decorative. Therefore, "calligraphy begins with seal script, and learners learn seal script first." The style of seal script is serious and the cloth is rigorous. Learning seal script can avoid the problems of weakness, vulgarity, shortage and inclination. "