1. Understand the basics of hard-pen calligraphy: First, understand the origin, development and basic concepts of hard-pen calligraphy, such as strokes, glyphs and structures. You can get this knowledge by reading related books and watching videos.
2. Prepare tools and materials: buy a hard pen suitable for beginners, such as a ballpoint pen or a signature pen. In addition, you need to prepare some auxiliary materials such as exercise paper and copybook.
3. Learn basic strokes: The basic strokes of hard pen calligraphy include horizontal, vertical, left, right and dot. You can learn by observing the model characters and imitating the calligrapher's stroke order and strength.
4. Practice basic glyphs: After mastering basic strokes, you can begin to practice basic glyphs, such as "I", "D" and "Ren". Through repeated practice, I gradually became familiar with the font structure and stroke order.
5. Copy famous copybooks: Select some famous copybooks suitable for beginners, such as Preface to Lanting by Wang Xizhi and Pagoda Monument by Yan Zhenqing. , and copy them. Attention should be paid to the consistency of glyphs and strokes and the overall layout during copying.
6. Keep practicing: Hard-pen calligraphy needs long-term practice and accumulation. Set aside some time to practice every day and gradually improve your calligraphy.
7. Join a calligraphy class or ask a teacher: If possible, you can sign up for a calligraphy class and ask a professional teacher. Under the guidance of the teacher, you can master the skills and methods of hard pen calligraphy faster.
8. Appreciate and learn famous works: By appreciating famous works, you can broaden your horizons and understand different styles and genres of hard-pen calligraphy. At the same time, you can draw inspiration from it and improve your aesthetic ability and creative level.
9. Be diligent in thinking and summarizing: In the process of learning, be diligent in thinking and summarizing your own experiences and lessons. Through constant reflection and adjustment, I gradually formed my own calligraphy style.