First, ink is divided into five colors.
Calligraphy ink is colorful, and ink is color, which means mixing the depth of ink with water to express the five colors of things. The five colors refer to coke, thick, black, light and clear respectively. Therefore, the famous painter Huang said: "The ancients used ink flexibly, neither stagnant nor thin, but also had their own skills. The method is to dip the pen in thick ink first. If the ink is too thick, it is suitable to rub it hard on the inkstone, and then dip the pen in water slightly to make a book and draw. The ink is naturally moist and elastic.
Ink separation and five mining
Second, the classification of ink
There are two kinds of ink we see every day: one is oil smoke ink, which is firm and delicate, and the glue is very heavy, which is only suitable for painting. The other is pine smoke oil, black and dull, with a touch of gum, which is only suitable for writing.
Oil fume ink
Third, choose the standard of ink.
There are shades of ink, and works with thick ink can rejuvenate. In Qing Dynasty, Liu Yong made good use of thick ink, which contained fine ink. Light ink works can have different looks. Wang Wenzhi is good at light ink, romantic and elegant.
"Mo Jing" cloud: "Where the sound of ink is distinguished, the sound of wine, tobacco and ink is heavy; If we study it to distinguish its sound, the sound of fine ink will be tired; Bad ink is thick, which means it hits the inkstone; Tired, that's called human research. " There is also a saying: "Where ink is not expensive and light ... ink is expensive ..." It can be seen that the quality of ink has been described in detail by predecessors.
Good ink has the characteristics of "fine quality, light glue, black color and clear sound" From the cross section of the ground, it can be seen that "the quality is fine and the glue is light", and it is best not to see the hole with the naked eye: "color black" can be carefully studied from the strokes written. In the sun, black is purple or green, so it is better; "Sound is clear" can be distinguished by objects hitting ink, and the sound is crisp and not muddy. As an ink for books, it needs fresh grinding and is easy to carry. Clean water should be used for grinding ink.
Grinding ink
Really good ink can only be seen in Gu Mo. Gu Mo is the best, the ink is as hard as jade, and the texture of the ink surface is faintly visible, showing a vigorous spirit. This is because it has moderate viscosity and excellent ink smoke. Today's new ink has been difficult to reach such a level. If the ink is soft, easily broken, ground like a bee's eye and dull in color, it is inferior. The most famous is Mo in Anhui. Gu Mo, like gold, is hard to get. Learn to choose ink, as long as the ink color is uniform, purple luster, smooth as a mirror, gently tap, clear voice, that is, the top grade. If the water is mixed, it is best to draw several color levels from the strongest to the lightest. Beginners can choose "Zhonghua" or "Yidege" ink.
Ink mixing
If you have time, it is better to suggest grinding ink yourself. First, the developed ink is more suitable for writing; Second, when grinding ink, you can be calm and ready to write.
Third, the use of ink.
Writing is technology, calligraphy is art, and how to use ink is the key to technology.
At first, before writing or posting, you should slowly put the pen away with clear water to make it completely wet. Press it gently on the inkstone surface, and the ink will permeate all around, naturally flowing. Under the sway, the ink flows out from the nib, with fresh ink color and vigorous brushwork.
The ink should be thick and light.
Secondly, the pen and ink must be perfectly combined, and the pen should be full of ink. The pen can absorb ink, and the ink grows with the pen, so it is fascinating. The ancients said "cherish ink like gold" and "splash ink like flying", which means that the pen does not jump, the ink is not empty, the artistic conception is managed and used flexibly. There are many kinds of calligraphy works written. Skilled brushwork, exquisite brushwork, smart and lively, the so-called "pen and ink dance."
Ink technology
Fourth, ink painting skills.
Therefore, calligraphers of all ages paid attention to the application skills of ink. Should be based on the principle of shade, thick ink is easy to stick to the pen, so that the strokes are dull. Light ink hurts the spirit, and human paper is easy to dissolve, which makes the strokes empty and the handwriting blurred. The depth of ink depends on the skill and style of the book. Appropriate shade and dryness can make the words flesh and blood and add a lot of color. Ink painting is an important part of calligraphy appreciation.
Huai Su's pen and ink skills
Calligraphy is an art that pays attention to the interest of pen and ink. Technically speaking, it is an art of pen and ink. Full of vitality and charm, pen, emotion, ink and interest blend, showing a harmonious and profound artistic beauty. In Qing Dynasty, Shen Zongqian said: "Fu Chuan is mysterious, not magical, but can be impressed. The use of ink is mysterious, not magical, but can be used to write essays, which can help the meaning of the pen to reach the ear. Cover the author's handsome ink, and the ink pen is also full: and the pen does not exceed the ink, Murphy's pen is not attached, and ink is one of the essays, which can be described as the secret of using ink.
Speak freely and flow freely.
The art of calligraphy is extensive and profound, so we should be good at using ink and master the appropriate shade and dryness. Writing words with flesh and blood, elegant and smart, is the embodiment of calligrapher's skill and accomplishment. Writing and drawing, only by patient and careful study, can we get the mystery.