The ways to write good calligraphy include having a good attitude, holding the brush barrel, correct posture and leaving blank space.
1. Good mentality
Calligraphy is an art that requires a lot of energy and physical strength. If you want to write calligraphy well, you need to have a good mentality, stay focused, and relax. Body and mind, devote yourself wholeheartedly to calligraphy; master the basic skills. Proficiency in the basic strokes and structure of calligraphy is the prerequisite for writing good calligraphy. Therefore, you should practice more basic strokes and writing methods of calligraphy.
2. Grasp the brush holder
The method and strength of grasping the brush holder are also one of the important factors in writing good calligraphy. Under normal circumstances, the brush holder should be placed flat between the middle, index finger and thumb, gently clamp the pen holder with the index finger and thumb, and then gently rub the pen holder until the paint is evenly coated on the pen tip.
3. Correct posture and blank space
When writing calligraphy, pay attention to the correct posture, sit upright, and keep the arms and wrists in their natural state, which can reduce the strain on the body. Discomfort to ensure the quality of the font. White space processing refers to the white space of calligraphy. It is one of the important techniques to express the aesthetics of calligraphy art. The white space requirement should be moderate, the size of the white space should be controlled, and the size of the white space should match the font size.
The development history of brush calligraphy:
Oracle bone inscription period: Brush calligraphy originated from the oracle bone inscription period in China. The writing at that time was mainly inscriptions carved on bones or tortoise shells, and the tools used were sharp Pointed pen; Xiaozhuan period: Xiaozhuan is a calligraphy style in the Qin Dynasty, which uses the nib and foot of the pen but does not use the brush edge. The brush began to be widely used.
The official script period: the official script of the Han Dynasty is a square, neat, and simple calligraphy style, and the brush is widely used to write official script; the regular script period: the regular script of the Tang Dynasty is a standardized, dignified, and beautiful calligraphy style. The brush became the main tool for writing regular script. Running script period: Running script is a vibrant, free-flowing font, and the use of brushes has been more widely used in running script.
Cursive period: Cursive is the freest, boldest and most individual form of expression in the art of calligraphy, and the brush is most vividly reflected in cursive; Modern period: With the advancement of modern technology, the production of brushes Technology has also been continuously improved and upgraded, and today's brush has become a very important artistic tool.