As we all know, the stippling of running script is derived from the stippling of regular script. This change is mainly divided into two aspects: First, it increases the momentum and changes the form. The writing method of each stipple can be ever-changing. According to the needs of "situation" and "momentum", it can be longer, shorter, thicker, or different. Thin, rounded, left-leaning, right-leaning, etc.; the second is "addition, subtraction, multiplication and division", that is, "adding oil and vinegar" on the basis of regular script stipples, adding hairsprings, or reducing several strokes in regular script to one stroke. Unlike regular script, which strictly adheres to rules such as "nothing goes in, no hanging in, no shrinking". There are many styles and schools of running script works in the past dynasties, and different calligraphers have different writing habits. Some strokes are heavier and the stipple lines are thick; some strokes are lighter and appear more graceful. If you make good use of round pens, your stipples will be round and round; if you make good use of square pens, your strokes will be stronger. No matter how it changes, the principle of using the pen is the same, that is, you must be proficient in lifting, pressing, pausing, turning, shrinking and other methods.
The "Wen Fu" written by Lu Jianzhi is elegant, round and powerful, so Zhao Mengfu praised him for not being inferior to Gu, Ou, Yu, Chu and Xue, and Jie Ma Si said that his book has Jin people. style. For example, the two characters "Xuan" and "Yun" in the picture on the left are carefully drawn. After applying the strokes, the brush can be tightened and the nose is drawn out, so it looks calm, simple, upright and colorful. As for the two characters "Hook" and "Fang" in the picture on the left, the writing style is coherent when turning, and the strokes of - are clear. The two characters "Guan" and "ER" are written in an elegant and orderly way, with regularity and style. The dots are bright and smooth on the outside and inside, and the bones and flesh are smooth. Especially the use of square strokes at the turning points of each character makes it even more expressive. Wan Jin Jian. The word "Tibetan" in the picture on the left is written calmly and the stipples are vigorous. The characters "Qi" and "Yi" are written with a thin and straight pen, slightly sharp, and there are obvious square edges at the turning points, giving people a feeling of weight and strength.