1, visual unity: cursive fonts are not required to be neat and accurate, but the overall visual effect needs to be unified to ensure the coordination of fonts.
2, line coherence: cursive font writing needs to pursue the feeling of flowing water, so the connection of strokes should be smooth, and the left and right parts can not be completely separated.
3, modeling freedom: cursive font writing can be as simple as possible, but also have modeling freedom to ensure their own elements and characteristics.
4, reduce strokes: cursive fonts pursue simplicity and writing speed, so try to reduce the number of strokes and form the most concise form.
5, center of gravity and structure: cursive font does not have to stick to the rigid rules of structure and modeling, but should pay attention to the vertical and horizontal center of gravity and balance.
6. Simplify strokes: cursive fonts should be as concise as possible in the writing of strokes, and some repeated or unnecessary strokes can be omitted or simplified to improve the speed and efficiency of writing.
7. Distinctive features: cursive fonts are different from other fonts, and the features of cursive fonts should be highlighted in modeling, such as smooth lines and simplified strokes, so as to make the works more personalized and attractive.
8. Coherence from beginning to end: Every stroke of cursive script can't be separated from the whole, and it is necessary to ensure coherence from beginning to end, so that the work is more beautiful.
9, emotional exposure: cursive font is a relatively free font, so when writing, you can express it according to your own state and emotions, such as the weight of the pen, the speed of writing and so on. To express your feelings at that time.
10, pay attention to the sense of rhythm: the overall sense of cursive script should pay attention to the sense of rhythm, that is, form the overall sense of rhythm, so that the viewer has a sense of rhythm, thus enhancing the visual effect and appeal of the work.
Characteristics of cursive script
1, strong unity: cursive script has thick strokes and simple shapes, but it still requires a unified effect on the whole, which means that each glyph in the same work must ensure a core genre style and ensure the overall coordination of the work.
2. Basis of regular script: The form and structure of cursive script come from regular script, the strokes are interrelated and the structure should be reasonable. Therefore, the premise of learning cursive script is to be familiar with the modeling principle of regular script.
3. Free and unrestrained: cursive font requires free style. This kind of casual performance reflects the calligrapher's personal style and personality characteristics, giving the works unique quality, making people seem restless and creative.
4. Distinctive personality: cursive script is bold and unrestrained, emphasizing the calligrapher's personal creativity and unique writing style, so cursive script works have strong personality characteristics in brushwork, shape, structure and color.
5. Various techniques: cursive fonts are rich and varied in writing techniques, and skills such as "stretching the bow and breaking the elbow" and "turning a hundred times to a thousand times" can be used to express the brilliance of their calligraphy. At the same time, the selection and application of lines and stippling also need to pay attention to skills.
Cursive script still has strict structure and rules at first, but with time and accumulation, calligraphers will develop in a free and unrestrained direction, thus forming their own unique and distinctive personality. This feature of cursive script is also one of the important reasons why it has been widely concerned and applied in the art field.