This article emphasizes the importance of observation in the practice of Running Script, highlighting how carefully studying masters, nature, and one’s own inner state enriches a calligrapher's technique and artistic understanding.
This article discusses the use of zhòngdiǎn (重点), or “emphasis,” in Running Script, highlighting how calligraphers strategically use variations in stroke weight, size, and style to draw attention to key elements and enhance the work’s meaning.
This article emphasizes the importance of rhythm in Running Script compositions, highlighting how the interplay of brushstrokes, connections, and spacing contribute to a sense of flow, movement, and visual cadence.
This article explores the importance of “gesture” in Running Script, highlighting how the calligrapher’s body movements convey intent, energy, and a personal connection with the art form, and how this extends to the expressive nature of the work itself.
This article explores the concept of “energy flow” (qìliú) in Running Script, detailing how it connects the calligrapher's inner energy with the strokes of the brush and how it creates a dynamic sense of movement and vitality.
This article explores the use of "dry brush" techniques in Running Script, explaining how the method creates texture, dynamism, and a sense of spontaneity through the use of a brush with minimal ink.
This article focuses on the concept of "brush intent" (bǐyì) in Running Script, explaining how it reflects a calligrapher’s unique personality, inner feelings, and vision through the expressiveness of their brushstrokes.
This article highlights the importance of the brush grip in Running Script, explaining how a proper grip allows for precise control, natural movement, and a free flow of expression.
This article discusses the importance of water in Running Script calligraphy, highlighting how it influences ink density, stroke texture, and the overall appearance of the artwork, as well as how the type of paper influences the process.
This article explores the technical aspects of Running Script, focusing on brushstrokes, pressure variations, angles, the connecting stroke, and the importance of negative space in creating a balanced composition.