Hello, I am a calligraphy enthusiast and once won the third prize in the National Calligraphy and Painting Competition;
I will answer your questions one by one below:
Hope this helps:
What kind of brush should I use, big or small?
Start using the ones that are compatible with wolf hair and sheep hair. Don’t choose one that is too big, just the size of your little finger;
What kind of ink should I use? Do I need to use an inkstone? The kind with some water-based ink? < /p>
What kind of rough-edged paper is good: Is the rough-edged paper that absorbs ink and has a smooth surface good?
Paper with rough edges is fine. If you have the conditions, you can buy thin rice paper, but it is a little more expensive.
Which copybook is better for beginners? It is best to introduce one.
It is recommended to choose Yan Zhenqing. I chose Liu Gongquan at first. Later, the teacher told me that it is difficult to practice Liu Ti to become famous, and I have to wait until later to practice Liu Ti;
What? Called Lin, copy, read and paste? Is there any order of copying, copying and reading?
Lin means writing in contrast, and imitation means writing in shadow with the paper covered.
It is recommended to copy first and then review;
If you have any questions, feel free to ask me. I am happy to communicate~~~
I wish you will become a calligrapher as soon as possible!