Free Mandarin Chinese utilities
http://www.njstar.com/cms/download
http://neospeech.com
To obtain better ideas about the alternative ways to write the right part of this character or variant Chinese characters
http://www.youtube.com/user/artvirtue?feature=mhee#g/c/9EBCD667B6B418BD
Sample sentences:
謹防小偷
Be aware of thieves.
他是一個謹言慎行的人
He is a man who speaks and acts cautiously.
The Chinese calligraphy brush used in this video & other videos of this YouTube channel (made by Li Gang or Zou Jielong)
http://cgi.ebay.com/5-CHINESE-CALLIGRAPHY-WATER-COLOR-BRUSH-DA-BAI-YUN-/37048...
Where to buy Chinese brushes & four treasures -- an international superstore in Hong Kong
http://www.manluenchoon.com/sitemap_e.html
The series of short videos "Characters in Easy Mandarin & Kaishu Calligraphy" or "A Word A Day" ( 每日一字 )
http://www.youtube.com/view_play_list?p=DCED18382F2562A6
may be used to practice Chinese calligraphy and understand some basic Mandarin. Being able to understand, read, and write Chinese, one can make more progress in learning Chinese calligraphy and related brush arts.
For more info and techniques of Kai Shu:
http://www.art-virtue.com/styles/kai/index.htm
http://www.art-virtue.com/principles/index.htm
Look for Chinese calligraphy Four Treasures stores
http://www.art-virtue.com/links/index.htm#4
To buy Chinese calligraphy books and models in the U.S. (low prices and large selections)
http://www.bookseed.com
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Can you also pronounce your characters in Mandarin. Twice? Before you sign off?
bbornets 5 months ago
@bbornets Thanks for suggestions. I will do my best.
artvirtue 5 months ago
I appreciate your detailed, and careful explanation as well, as your beautiful writing, Joshua!
Thank you!
HaxUnPeu 5 months ago
@HaxUnPeu Thanks. Be well.
artvirtue 5 months ago