Chinese Art
Properly prepare a new Chinese inkstone (开砚)
A new inkstone is covered with a thin layer of wax. Before grinding the ink, it must therefore be "opened" (开砚), otherwise the ink stick will slip.
Properly prepare a new Chinese inkstone (开砚)
A new inkstone is covered with a thin layer of wax. Before grinding the ink, it must therefore be "opened" (开砚), otherwise the ink stick will slip.
How to remove glue from a new brush (开笔)
When you buy a calligraphy brush, the bristles are often attached with a glue or paste to protect the tip during shipping. Before you can use it, you need to...
How to remove glue from a new brush (开笔)
When you buy a calligraphy brush, the bristles are often attached with a glue or paste to protect the tip during shipping. Before you can use it, you need to...
Chinese seal engraving
Zhuànkè (篆刻) is an ancient art that combines calligraphy, sculpture, and aesthetics. Learning to engrave a seal is like diving into the refined world of Chinese culture, where each stroke...
Chinese seal engraving
Zhuànkè (篆刻) is an ancient art that combines calligraphy, sculpture, and aesthetics. Learning to engrave a seal is like diving into the refined world of Chinese culture, where each stroke...
Chinese Calligraphy Styles: A Journey Through L...
Chinese calligraphy is a mirror of the soul and the times. From the rigid and sacred style of seals to the whirlwind of cursive, each style tells a story. If...
Chinese Calligraphy Styles: A Journey Through L...
Chinese calligraphy is a mirror of the soul and the times. From the rigid and sacred style of seals to the whirlwind of cursive, each style tells a story. If...
Flowers and Chinese calligraphy to discover in ...
Through slow, clear and patient videos, it is now possible to approach this beauty at home, brush in hand, heart open.
Flowers and Chinese calligraphy to discover in ...
Through slow, clear and patient videos, it is now possible to approach this beauty at home, brush in hand, heart open.
Choosing the ink stone
The choice of inkstone, or "砚台" (yàn tái), is an essential aspect of Chinese calligraphy, as it influences the preparation and quality of the ink. Duan's Inkstone (端砚 - Duān...
Choosing the ink stone
The choice of inkstone, or "砚台" (yàn tái), is an essential aspect of Chinese calligraphy, as it influences the preparation and quality of the ink. Duan's Inkstone (端砚 - Duān...
