The steps of learning calligraphy are as follows:
1. Clear and balanced writing:
1. Hold the pen with the thumb, forefinger and middle finger in brush strokes, with the ring finger resting against the pen holder with the back of the finger, the little finger resting against the ring finger without sticking to the pen holder, and the distance between the five fingers should not be too far apart.
2. Don't pinch the pen with your fingertips too hard. The fingertip part is sensitive, so it is appropriate to express the delicate changes of the pen. Zhang Kaicheng's "stirrup" in the tiger's mouth is better, and the fine print "Eye of the Wind" can also be used. In this way, the palm is naturally empty, and there is room for an egg.
3. Remember to keep your palms upright and your wrists upright when writing with brush strokes. The tightness of the pen is moderate, too loose is easy to float and slip, too tight is lack of agility.
the above five points are convenient for flexible pen use. Incorrect methods of holding a pen are often inconsistent with the above five points, such as holding a pen with three fingers, holding the pen with knuckles, sealing the tiger's mouth, keeping the palm empty, and keeping the wrist parallel to the desktop.
Writing seems simple. However, if you are careless at first and form bad habits, it will directly affect the progress of learning books. If you hang your elbow for a long time, it will greatly improve calligraphy. When you stop hanging your elbow, the written words will be as smooth as flowing water.
Second, the choice of tools should be practical
1. Brush: The brush is a traditional writing tool that originated in China and has gradually become a traditional painting tool. The writing brush was invented by the people of ancient China in their production practice. Refers to a pen made of animal hair. Rabbit hair was first used, and then it was also used by sheep, ferrets, wolves, chickens, rats and other animals. The pen tube is made of bamboo or other materials. The head is round and sharp, used for traditional writing and drawing.
2. Ink: Ink is a liquid containing pigments or dyes, and ink is used for writing or painting. The earliest inks were dyes made of metal, walnut shells or seeds, or ink made of aquatic animals such as fish and octopus. China ink is carbon ink. The common colors of ink are red and black, like ink and blue and black.
Red ink is generally used to correct homework, and its application scope is small. Blue-black ink turns blue at first, and then turns black. It is not easy to fade and writes smoothly. It is a common ink used in people's study and work. Carbon ink is the most ideal black ink. Black ink is shiny, and it is very eye-catching when written on paper. It is used to write pen words or pen calligraphy works with good results.
third, determine the font, keep practicing and arrange the time well. There are some basic things mentioned above, so you can ask your friends more. The most important thing is to determine the font and what kind of font you like.
There are many kinds of brush fonts, such as running script, regular script, subordinate script, cursive script, seal script and so on. So if you are a beginner, I suggest starting with regular script.
determine the font you want to practice, and then practice from the time schedule. Generally speaking, it is suggested that friends who teach themselves brush strokes should practice from simple stroke order, and then from complex to basic, which is the best. For beginners with poor foundation, it is generally recommended to stick to it for about 6 minutes every day.
It is suggested that the time should not exceed 6 minutes. People who have just started learning are all trying to arouse more interest. If they write for too long, they will lose confidence if they don't write well, which is not good for practicing Chinese calligraphy.