1. Preparation tools: First, you need to prepare a writing brush, ink, rice paper and inkstone. Brushes come in different sizes and hardness, and beginners can choose a medium-sized wool pen. The ink can be solid or liquid, and the rice paper should be of better texture. The inkstone is used to grind ink.
2. Learn basic strokes: The basic strokes of China's calligraphy include horizontal stroke, vertical stroke, left stroke, press stroke, lift stroke and point stroke. Beginners can learn how to write these basic strokes by observing model characters or consulting teachers.
3. Copying famous copybooks: Choose famous copybooks suitable for your own level to copy, such as Wang Xizhi's Preface to the Lanting Pavilion and Yan Zhenqing's The Pagoda Monument. In the process of copying, we should pay attention to the relationship between font structure, stroke order and strokes.
4. Keep practicing: Calligraphy needs long-term practice to make progress. Set aside some time to practice every day and gradually form your own writing style.
5. Pay attention to posture and breathing: Correct sitting posture and pen holding posture are very important for calligraphy practice. At the same time, you should learn to adjust your breathing when writing, so that your body and mind can reach a harmonious state.
6. Join a calligraphy class or club: If possible, you can join a calligraphy class or club in a school or community to learn and communicate with other calligraphy lovers.
7. Be diligent in thinking and summarizing: In the process of practice, be diligent in thinking and summarizing your own shortcomings, and constantly adjust and improve.
8. Appreciating famous works: By appreciating famous works, you can improve your aesthetic ability and calligraphy level.
In short, high school students need patience and perseverance to practice calligraphy. Through continuous study and practice, they can gradually master the skills and charm of calligraphy.