Prepare tools and materials: brush, Xuan paper (or other paper suitable for brush calligraphy), ink (or ink block) and water.
Ink mixing: Mix the right amount of ink with the right amount of water to dilute the ink, so as to better control strokes and ink marks.
Posture and Pen Handling: Hold the pen, keep the wrist relaxed and control the strength. Hold the brush vertically in your hand with the nib facing up.
Start writing a vertical hook: choose a suitable position on the paper and put the nib on the paper. Gently press down along a straight line, and then tilt the pen tip to the right or left to form a hook shape to the right or left.
Control speed and strength: in the process of writing, keep proper speed and strength to obtain stable lines and ink marks.
Practice and Repeated Writing: Through practice and repeated writing, gradually master the stroke skills and line fluency of brush hook. You can try different sizes and angles and use vertical hooks in different writing styles.
Remember, brush calligraphy needs constant practice and patience to get better skills and effects. Through many times of practice and writing, you will be able to master the writing method of brush vertical hook, and gradually show your personal writing style and characteristics.
Speaking of calligraphy practice of brush vertical hook, the following are some suggestions and skills:
Keep the tip wet: Make sure the tip of the brush is wet for a smoother writing experience. You can always wet the nib with water or gently wipe it with a wet towel.
Control the thickness of brush strokes: One of the characteristics of brush calligraphy is the change of brush strokes, from fine to thick, which can be achieved by controlling the inclination angle and strength of the pen tip. When practicing, you can try different angles and dynamics to get different strokes.
Make sure the strokes are stable: the key to brush the hook is to keep the strokes stable. In order to get smooth lines, you can try to adjust the posture of your wrists and arms to keep them stable and avoid shaking.
Follow the strokes: when writing the hook, pay attention to the nib and the writing track. Through the synchronization of sight and strokes, the direction and shape of writing can be better controlled.
Repeated practice: Like any skill, practice is the key to improve the writing skill of brush vertical hook. Practice repeatedly and try different sizes and shapes of vertical hooks to gradually improve the stability and accuracy of strokes.
Learn from the works of famous calligraphers: By studying and studying the works of some famous calligraphers with a brush, you can get inspiration from them and learn their brushwork. Pay attention to the changes of their line fluency, shape and strength.
Take your time and be patient: Brush calligraphy is an art that takes time and patience to master. Don't rush for success, take your time, enjoy the writing process and gradually improve your skills and level.
Remember, practicing brushing hooks requires perseverance and repeated practice. Through unremitting efforts, you will gradually master the skills of brush calligraphy and show your unique style and personality in your writing.