How to create hard-pen calligraphy couplets

1. Couplet content

The paper used for hard-pen calligraphy has certain limitations. Generally speaking, the number of words in the couplet should not be too short or too long, ranging from seven to ten words. Two words are appropriate. In terms of writing content, the contrast is neat and optimistic with far-reaching significance

2. Selection of paper and format

Hard-pen calligraphy couplets are no more than A4 paper size, colored raw or half-lived rice paper You can also write running script or cursive script on it. The paper colors are mainly beige, red, etc. You can learn from the two rows of vertical grids in the form of calligraphy couplets, and determine the length of the vertical bars according to the number of words in the couplet.

3. Selection of writing tools

The number of words in couplets is relatively less than that of poems. In order to achieve the creative effect, the words should not be too small. Writing with a thick pen or a hard pen with a smooth water flow will have a good effect (ordinary fountain pens will not work well - it will inevitably feel thin), and it can reflect the taste of the brush to some extent.

4. Things to note when signing and sealing

You can refer to the signature of calligraphy couplets. For the sake of overall coordination, the seal should be engraved smaller, and the area of ??the seal should not exceed the width of the inscription.