The name of the hairpin comes from its shape, which looks like a curved hairpin. In calligraphy, it is usually used to sketch curves and twisted lines to express the beauty, movement and fluency of images.
The use of folded hairpin shares is extensive and not limited to a specific style or theme. It is often used in regular script, running script, cursive script and other calligraphy forms, and is suitable for expressing various images such as the outline lines of characters, the curves of flowers, and the clouds of mountains and rivers. The use of broken hairpin can add movement and vividness to calligraphy works and make lines more rhythmic.
However, the use of folded hairpin strands also requires certain skills and experience. Beginners may have some difficulties in using it, which requires repeated practice and experience. Through constant practice, I am familiar with the changes of brush strokes, master the strength and smooth lines, and gradually form my own style and characteristics.
Broken hairpin is a unique brushwork in China's calligraphy, which forms a special stroke form by bending the nib. It can be used to express the curves, turns and movements of various lines and increase the aesthetic feeling and artistry of calligraphy works.
Practical operation steps of folding hairpin bundle
1. Preparation: Select appropriate brush and ink, and adjust the wetting degree of the pen tip. The ink can be diluted slightly to make the handwriting smooth.
2. Control the pen pressure: Use a pen with moderate strength to control the contact pressure between the pen tip and the paper. It is difficult to draw clear lines with too little force, and it is easy to paste ink with too much force.
3. Adjust the nib angle: one side of the nib is inclined, about 30 to 45 degrees. The angle can be fine-tuned according to the specific situation and the line type to be expressed.
4. Use the sense of rhythm: Use the sense of rhythm when writing to outline the movement track of curves or lines one by one. With the gentle writhing of the wrist and the control of the writing speed, the lines tend to be smooth and natural.