If you want to practice calligraphy, don't miss these calligraphy skills
Xingshu is a kind of writing style between regular script and cursive script, which is better than regular script in terms of writing speed and fluency, and at the same time easier to read and understand than cursive script. Therefore, Xingshu is one of the commonly used calligraphy styles in our daily writing and calligraphy practice. However, it is not an easy task to write a good book, and it requires mastering certain methods and skills. Here are some tips for practicing calligraphy to help you quickly improve your calligraphy skills.
First, the choice of pen and the use of pen.
Generally speaking, it is necessary to choose a softer and more elastic brush, which can better show the smoothness and naturalness of the calligraphy. When choosing a pen, you can choose a softer brush such as Jian Hao or Wolf Hao, which can better show the charm of the book. When using the pen, it is necessary to pay attention to the correct posture and strength of the pen, so that the brush can be flexible and free in the hand, and can easily express the rhythm and rhythm of the words.
2. Master the basic strokes.
The basic strokes of Xingshu include dots, horizontal, vertical, apostrophes, pinching, hooks, etc., which are the basic elements of Xingshu. When practicing, start with basic strokes and practice repeatedly to master the correct stroke posture and technique. For example, when writing points, it is necessary to master the strength and angle of the starting and closing of the point, so that the point is natural and powerful; When writing horizontal, pay attention to the straightness and length of the horizontal, so that the horizontality is natural and smooth. By practicing basic strokes repeatedly, you can build a solid foundation that will prepare you for the rest of the practice.
3. Pay attention to structure and rules.
Compared with regular script, Xingshu pays more attention to the performance of structure and chapters. When practicing, you should pay attention to the structure of the characters and the layout of the chapters, so that the whole work looks more coordinated and beautiful. For example, when writing the word "three", pay attention to the arrangement and spacing of the three horizontal lines to make them look natural and orderly; When writing the word "mountain", you should pay attention to the central axis of the character "mountain" to make the whole character look more stable and balanced. At the same time, we should also pay attention to the echo and cohesion between the characters in the chapter, so that the whole work is smooth and coherent.
Fourth, see more and copy more.
If you want to improve your calligraphy, it is essential to read and copy more. When practicing the book, you can refer to some classic book works, such as Wang Xizhi's "Orchid Pavilion Preface", Mi Fu's "Shu Su Ti", etc., these works are the classics of the book, worthy of our in-depth study and reference. At the same time, you can also copy more works of famous artists, through copying can better understand the essence and charm of calligraphy, and improve your calligraphy level.
5. Practice persistently.
If you want to write a good book, consistent practice is essential. In the process of practicing, it is necessary to maintain a certain amount of practice and learning attitude, and do not expect to achieve success overnight. At the same time, you should also pay attention to adjusting your mentality and emotions, and maintain a calm and relaxed state for practice. When you encounter difficulties in the process of practice, do not give up easily or become discouraged, think positively and summarize lessons learned, and constantly improve your practice methods and skills. Through perseverance and continuous improvement of your shortcomings, I believe you will be able to write beautiful and smooth writing.
The above are some methods and tips for practicing calligraphy, I hope it will be helpful to you. Of course, this is only some personal experience and opinions, does not represent absolute correctness, only for your reference, if there is any error, please criticize and correct.
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