What is the basic skill of learning calligraphy?

The basic skills of learning calligraphy are some basic skills and basic norms that calligraphy lovers must have in the process of learning and practicing China traditional calligraphy art, which mainly include the following aspects:

Basic skills of using a pen: including holding the pen holder, grasping the midpoint, swinging the tail of the golden bird and wiping the front.

Basic skills of font structure: the font of calligraphy is composed of basic strokes, and it is of great significance to master these basic strokes and their combination rules skillfully.

Basic skills of ink use: breaking ink, mixing ink and throwing ink, respectively, refer to the calligrapher's need to treat the ink block before using ink, properly adjust the consistency of ink, and drop ink neatly on the inkstone.

Basic skills of writing posture: the correct writing posture should not only focus on showing beautiful words, but also pay attention to the adjustment and principle of verticality, height, levelness and time of hands.

Basic skills of neutralization rhythm: Students should pay attention to the tempering of neutralization charm when learning China's calligraphy copying fonts, and strive to master the charm, expression and beauty of each word when learning calligraphy creation.

These basic skills are constantly trained and improved in the learning process. Only by laying them well can we express the calligrapher's intention more accurately and better reflect the unique charm of calligraphy art.