Detailed explanation of regular script brushwork one by one

Regular script brushwork is explained in detail as follows:

First, the point: the basic form of the point: the head is pointed, the tail is round, the abdomen is flat, and the back is round.

Second, horizontal: basic shape: the head is square (oblique) and the tail is round, and the middle section is slightly thinner.

Third, vertical arrangement plays a pillar role and requires strong writing, like a person's chest and waist standing upright. There are two basic forms: hanging type and hanging type.

Fourth, apostrophe: Most strokes of Chinese characters are downward to the right. It is easier to write these strokes with the right hand, but the apostrophe extends to the left, which is awkward to write. This is the focus of writing.

Five, the basic form: tortuous attitude. Ten percent off: from head to toe. 20% off: from head to toe. 30% off: press your feet forward. A wave: the whole pen has ups and downs. Like waves.

Six, hook is the attachment of other strokes. The "vertical left hook" should be flat, sharp and full. That is, the vertical should be flat, the front should be sharp and the hook should be full.

Seven, pick the basic form: I like to be short.

Eight, fold consists of a horizontal painting and a vertical painting.

Regular script is the basic skill of learning calligraphy, and learning calligraphy should start with regular script. The ancients once had such a metaphor: "Open your mouth like a stand, walk like a line, and grass like a line." It means that, just as people always have to learn to stand before they can learn to walk or run, they can write running script and cursive script based on regular script.

Because regular script is correct, stroke by stroke, and stroke speed is slow, beginners can learn easily and write accurately. Learn regular script, starting with stippling. Mastered the basic form and writing method of stippling, no matter how the strokes of the words on the copybook change, it is easy to grasp the essentials and learn its shape and spirit when copying.