Three elements of calligraphy: brushwork, structure and composition.
1. Start writing against the trend
Start writing against the trend, that is, if you want to go right first, you want to go down first. Every stippling has three methods: starting and receiving. If you go against the Tibetan front, you will get the secret. Tibetan front is the first element in calligraphy. Writing against the front can make the strokes more full, stiff and round. It is often used in seal script, official script and regular script.
2. Lifting and pressing the brush
Lifting and pressing the brush is the key to calligraphy. Lifting and pressing can change the thickness of strokes and show a strong sense of rhythm. In the process of writing, the press should be natural, not abrupt, and not excessive. If it is excessive, it will appear artificial and unattractive.
3. Turning and folding pens
Turning and folding pens are two basic methods in calligraphy. Turning pen is mostly used for seal script and official script, while folding pen is mostly used for regular script and running script. Turn the pen round and natural, and fold it neatly.
4. Fang Bi and Round Pen
Fang Bi and Round Pen are two different styles in calligraphy. Fang Bi is mostly used in official script and regular script, showing vigor and strength; Round pens are mostly used for seal script and cursive script, showing roundness and fluency. Fang Bi should be square and clear, and the round pen should be round and natural.
5. Center and flank
Center and flank are two different effects in calligraphy. The center is mostly used for regular script and official script, and the side is mostly used for cursive and official script. The center should be heavy and powerful, and the flank should be light and elegant.
6. Exposed front and hidden front
Exposed front and hidden front are two different forms of expression in calligraphy. Dew front is mostly used for cursive and lettering, showing agility and elegance; Tibetan front is mostly used in official script and regular script, showing implicit and steady. The exposed front should be flexible and natural, while the hidden front should be calm and steady.
7. Priorities and rhythms
Priorities and rhythms are important factors in calligraphy. Priority refers to the speed change of strokes, and rhythm refers to the priority change between strokes. In the process of writing, we should arrange the priority and rhythm according to the length, thickness and size of strokes.
8. Joint and echo
Joint and echo are two important concepts in calligraphy. Joint refers to the connection and cohesion between strokes, and echo refers to the echo relationship between strokes. In the process of writing, we should pay attention to the relationship between association and echo, so as to make the whole glyph more harmonious and unified.
font characteristics and ink skills
1. Font styles and characteristics
Different font styles have different characteristics, such as regular script, elegant running script and cursive script. The application of these different styles can help us better express the artistic conception and emotion of words.
2. Skills of using ink
The shade and dryness of ink will affect the performance of calligraphy. Thick ink can be thick and powerful, light ink can be fresh and elegant, dry ink can be vigorous and powerful, and wet ink can be moist and full.