First, the basic theory of calligraphy
1. Calligraphy learning can be divided into theoretical learning and practical learning. Theory is summed up from practice, and correct theory often reveals the objective law of the development of things. Correct calligraphy theory is the "epistemology" and "methodology" of successful calligraphy learning.
2. The so-called calligraphy theory is actually the successful experience or failure lesson of predecessors. Famous artists of all ages who have achieved certain accomplishments in calligraphy have provided many shortcuts for beginners, such as: Sun's "Beginner Distribution, Only Seeking Justice"; Xiang Mu's "Three Commandments of Calligraphy", that is, knowing the rules and regulations is uneven, not moving and dull, and being crazy and strange; Wang Xizhi's "white cloth, natural and smooth, evenly dotted, closely attached, two characters integrated, heavy should not be long, single should not be small"; Yan Zhenqing's "If you want a book, you must first predict the font, so that the layout will be stable, or it will come out unexpectedly, so that there will be a different trend" and so on.
Second, the tools and materials needed for calligraphy
1, pen: writing brush for calligraphy, generally divided into three types: hard hair, soft hair and double-headed brush. The bristles of the bristles are hard and elastic; Soft bristles are soft and have high ink absorption and storage, and are mainly used for sweeping and swinging; The bristles of the two brushes have moderate hardness. The current "Baiyun" pen is a double-tube brush, which is suitable for beginners.
2, ink: fine and clean texture, smooth color, light glue, silent inkstone is preferred. There are generally two kinds of ink: "oil smoke" and "pine smoke". Oil fume ink is made of tung oil or burning tobacco, which is most suitable for writing; Song Yanmo is made of burning pine branches. Although you can write, you can't make paper attractive.
3. Paper: There are many kinds, such as Xuan paper produced in Xuanzhou, leather paper in Sichuan, cloth paper in Yuxian, Henan, cotton paper in Laiyang, Hunan, etc.
4. inkstone: used for grinding ink. Soak in water when you use it, wash it and dry it when you don't use it. There are four traditional inkstones in China, namely Duanyan inkstone, Sheyan inkstone, Yantao inkstone and Chengni inkstone.
5. Other tools and materials: seals, inkpad, pen container, pen washer, pen container, paperweight, knife, etc.
Third, the writing posture, writing and use of calligraphy.
1. The correct posture of calligraphy can be summarized in eight words: straight head, open body, open arms and steady feet. On the premise of keeping the correct writing posture, use wrist force to drive finger force to write.
2. The writing method is the general fingering method of holding a brush, and the five-character writing method of "press, press, hook, stop and reach" passed by Lu Xisheng in the Tang Dynasty is the most common. "Pressing" means that the belly (front) of the thumb is close to the pen tube, and the direction of force is from the inside out. "Press" means that the index finger and thumb hold the pen tube relatively (slightly inclined downward), and the direction of force is from the outside to the inside, which is opposite to that of the thumb. "Hook" means that the middle finger hooks the pen tube to strengthen the strength of the index finger. "To" means that the little finger clings to the ring finger and assists the ring finger. Five-finger Qi Li, with * * *, can cling to the pen tube tightly.
3. The level of writing depends on the size of the written words. Write lowercase letters with a low pen and medium and large letters with a high pen. Generally speaking, it is better to hold the pen about two inches away from the root of the pen, and the writing lines and cursive pens are higher.
4. To learn calligraphy well, using a pen is the key. Generally speaking, when the pen touches the paper and is ready to transport the pen, it is also called "putting pen to paper". After the pen tip falls on the paper, walking on the paper is called stroke, also called "stroke"; When the pen tip runs to the end of the stroke, it will be retrieved by the pen collection.
Fourth, the skills of beginners in calligraphy.
1, copying inscriptions is the starting point of calligraphy learning and a shortcut to getting started with calligraphy. Beginners choose more formal books (seal script, official script and regular script) as models. Read the post carefully before copying. Only by reading and reading carefully can you be impressed, write like it, and remember it well.
2. Diligence and hard study are the only way to master and apply calligraphy skills. Calligraphy is a profound art and knowledge, so we should persevere and experience it slowly in practice.
3. With the deepening of learning, it is not enough to rely only on the theory of calligraphy techniques and the practice of posting, but also to strengthen all kinds of knowledge and artistic accomplishment.