1. Pen-holding posture: The correct pen-holding posture is the basis of calligraphy practice, which requires fingers to bend naturally and thumb, forefinger and middle finger to hold the pen with moderate and stable strength.
2. Stroke basis: The basic unit of calligraphy is stroke, including horizontal, vertical, left, left and right. Beginners need to master the writing methods and skills of various strokes through repeated practice.
3. Glyph structure: The structure of Chinese characters includes single structure, left-right structure, up-down structure and enclosing structure. Learning calligraphy requires understanding the structural characteristics of Chinese characters and mastering the proportional relationship and position arrangement of each part.
4. Stroke cohesion: The strokes in calligraphy need to be smoothly connected to form an overall aesthetic feeling. Beginners need to learn how to make the connection between strokes natural and smooth, and avoid breaking or abrupt phenomena.
5. Brush power: The brush power in calligraphy has a great influence on the shape and texture of words. Beginners need to learn how to master the change of pen weight, so that the lines of words are rich in change and layering.
6. Speed and rhythm: Calligraphy practice needs to master a certain speed and rhythm, so that the writing process of words is both powerful and rhythmic. Beginners can gradually find their own pace and rhythm by imitating the works of famous artists.
7. Aesthetic consciousness: As an art form, calligraphy needs a certain aesthetic consciousness. Beginners need to learn to appreciate the works of famous artists, cultivate their own aesthetic concepts and improve the artistic value of calligraphy works.
8. Persistence and perseverance: Calligraphy practice is a long-term process, which requires long-term persistence and perseverance. Beginners should be patient, not afraid of failure, constantly sum up experience and gradually improve their calligraphy level.