Chinese calligraphy lessons: Foreword

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[sotto2]

I would also like to add that I'm not trying to learn Chinese or Chinese character writing or Chinese culture as much as I am mastering the brush strokes involved in Chinese calligraphy. If I can also absorb knowledge in those other areas, fine. But my main goal is to master the strokes so that I can move on to using the techniques for my own art. Many thanks again for your videos!

[001Asoer]

@sotto2 Thank you for your comments. I have never used brush pens before, and I'm not quite sure what the portable practice kits are. I will consider covering them though. If you're looking for brush strokes for painting, I suggest you seek instructions specifically for painting. You might get more from it. There is a wider variety of strokes and techniques for painting (many of which are illegal in writing).

[sotto2]

I'm really looking forward to your vids. I really like the close-ups of slow painting of the basic strokes. It's perfect for my early stage in learning. Also, can you please make a vid about very portable practice calligraphy kits; for example the brush pens with built-in ink reservoirs. Do you use straight liquid ink in those, or diluted, good papers or notebooks, how to carry examples of characters you're working on, things like that. Many thanks!

[001Asoer]

@sotto2 I have made a lesson about brush pens. v=y8-PHUzAJEU

[Sanpitsu]

I think is necessary to show and explain if the hand holding the brush can rest directly on the table or not. What is the correct stance or instruction on this and how to do it according to the circumstances? Also, if it is appropriate to use the movement of the wrist when writing. Thank you.

[001Asoer]

OK. I will try to cover that when talking about posture and holding the brush.

[3DDFeiCui]

I am waiting...

[001Asoer]

Thank you for your comments. I will address left-handed writing. I will make as many lessons as necessary, and if I don't think I covered a topic very well, I may just talk about it later in another lesson.

[TheEarthox]

Can you please explain the difference in holding the brush, the stroke order ect. for left-handed people when learning this right-handed is no option? How many lessons are you planning? I wish you enough

perserverance and courage to deal with all that's coming to you in this world.wide. classroom. Good Luck!

[sf108com]

The norms and aethetics of signature, seals, dating, inscription, and positioning on Chinese calligraphy and painting have certain rules, taboos, or related philosophy. Once we talked about this and a guy labeled us as a racist. On YouTube there are many videos and uninformed artists (either Chinese or Westerners) that have not learned those topics and are showing their work unawared of their violations. If those works are posted in China, people will certainly figure out!