Techniques for writing good running script:
1. Understand the writing style of running script.
The strokes of running script are not exactly the same as those of regular script. Some of its strokes can be "brought over in one stroke". However, in the process of "bringing over", certain strokes must be observed. Some strokes in regular script are omitted in regular script, such as the sharp stroke at the beginning of the stroke, which can be replaced by a pointed pen in running script. The stroke of some strokes can also be replaced by a sharp pen, and there is no need to make a sharp stroke. Frontal action.
The main writing techniques in running script include: center, spread, reverse in and out, lift and press, hidden front, etc. In fact, this is also the basic process of writing a stroke, but it also includes the above-mentioned brushwork in running script.
Xingshu is a general term for calligraphy, which is divided into two types: Xingkai and Xingcao.
It was developed on the basis of regular script. It is a font between regular script and cursive script. It was created to make up for the slow writing speed of regular script and the difficulty of identifying cursive script.
"行" means "walking", so it is not as sloppy as cursive script, nor as straight as regular script. In essence, it is the cursiveization of regular script or the regularization of cursive script. Those with more regular script than cursive script are called "Xing Kai", and those with more cursive script than regular script are called "Xing Cao".
Running script has high practicality and artistry, while regular script is a text symbol, which is highly practical and requires skill. In comparison, cursive script has high artistic quality, but its practicality is relatively insufficient.
2. Show a sense of agility.
Spirit is the main feature of running script. If the running script is too rigid, it will become regular script and cannot be called running script. Where does the agility come from?
First, learn to use wrist strength. Don't be too stiff when writing. The main solution to the problem of stiffness lies in the wrist. You need to develop a habit of using your wrist. If you learn to use your wrist, you will have skill in doing things. The same goes for writing. If you are free, you can practice this in the air. Habit.
The second is to catch the breath on the basis of stippling. The stippling of running script is inherently dynamic, and each word must express this atmosphere. Once the atmosphere is established, so will the style. For example, "moving clouds and flowing water" refers to the breath. Two stipples and two words must be connected. In this case, the breath will come alive.
3. Read more posts and copy more.
Reading calligraphy is a process of learning the calligraphy and glyphs of predecessors. By reading calligraphy, we can increase our sensory abilities and allow our brains to follow the calligraphy of predecessors. Copying is also a process of enhancing practical ability. Through writing at hand, one's cognitive ability can be transformed into writing ability. In the long run, one can achieve the effect of familiar hands and eyes.
4. Font principles.
In addition to stippling, learning running script also involves its glyphs. If the stippling is exquisite and the glyphs are in place, you will think that running script has reached a very beautiful state. How to grasp the glyph characteristics? One is the size difference. No matter which ancient people, including Wang Xizhi's running script, did not write each character in the same size, this is a sign that distinguishes good calligraphy from bad calligraphy. The second is the principle of retraction and release. It is impossible for us to write every word very tightly or very loosely. Only when the words are relaxed and relaxed, and just right, can we be considered to have achieved the beauty. The third is density and density. In running script writing, dense strokes should be densely packed and sparse strokes should be opened. This is in line with the laws of nature.
4. Font principles.
First, the size difference. No matter which ancient people, including Wang Xizhi's running script, did not write each character in the same size, this is a sign that distinguishes good calligraphy from bad calligraphy.
The second is the principle of retraction and release. It is impossible for us to write every word very tightly or very loosely. Only when the words are relaxed and relaxed, and just right, can we be considered to have achieved the beauty. The third is density and density. In running script writing, dense strokes should be densely packed and sparse strokes should be opened. This is in line with the laws of nature.