The ink method in calligraphy is described as follows:
The ink method in calligraphy refers to the mastery of the stroke rules that should be followed when writing with a brush, the thickness of the ink stain, the amount of moisture, and the changes in the strokes , tip blending and other techniques.
1. Tips for using ink
The ink in calligraphy requires appropriate depth and consistency, and its color, fragrance, taste, shape and other characteristics must be fully utilized. To increase the artistic charm of calligraphy works. At the same time, calligraphers can also help express richer emotions and artistic conception by pursuing the richness of ink color, the ductility of ink stains, the dryness and wetness of ink, and the texture of ink.
2. The use of the brush tip
The change of the brush tip is one of the most important skills in calligraphy creation, including hook bending and trembling. The hook means that during the writing process, the peak of the pen hangs, the back of the pen is turned downward, and the pen becomes thicker, which represents strong and dangerous strength; the trembling means that the pen tip slowly swings left and right, which represents soft, lyrical, and implicit emotions.
3. The use of the brush
The most important tool in calligraphy is the brush. Mastering the skills of using the brush is crucial to calligraphy creation. The use of the brush not only involves the mobilization of the fingers and wrist muscles, but also requires the proper use of the upper arms, shoulders and whole body strength. When writing complex fonts, stable waist and leg movements are required to maintain the characteristics of smooth strokes and a strong sense of rhythm.
4. The thickness of the ink stain and the amount of water used
The thickness of the ink stain and the amount of water used are one of the important factors that affect the effect of calligraphy works. In calligraphy works, using clear water to mix ink can change the depth, texture and smoothness of the ink color, making the work more three-dimensional and layered; and the thickness of the ink will also affect the aesthetics and overall effect of the glyphs.
5. The thickness and arrangement of strokes
The thickness and distribution of strokes in calligraphy works also play a vital role. Calligraphers need to use appropriate stroke thickness and arrangement according to the artistic conception and emotion to be expressed to create a unique calligraphy style and visual effect. In addition, calligraphers can also choose different font styles and expressions to make calligraphy works more fluid and rhythmic.