Shodo, handwriting practice and the brush.
212 pages
An exploration of wabi-sabi, the Japanese aesthetic philosophy centered on imperfection, impermanence, and incompleteness, with particular attention to its expression in calligraphy, tea ceremony, pottery, and everyday.
Study of the kanji 勇 (courage) covering its etymology, meanings in Japanese culture and samurai bushidō, vocabulary, and detailed instruction on how to write it in calligraphy with attention to stroke order and.
Guide to Japanese calligraphy for left-handed practitioners, explaining why shodō is traditionally right-handed and offering practical techniques for left-handers to learn either right-handed or with their dominant hand.
Online workshop teaching kakizome, the Japanese New Year's calligraphy tradition, through guided instruction in different shodo styles. Suitable for beginners to advanced learners with no prior experience required.
A Japanese calligrapher on the calligraphy sets that actually work for children — water-writing kits for under-8s, real ink sets for 8+, and what to avoid.
A guide to hanshi practice paper for Japanese calligraphy beginners, covering what it is, which side to write on, practice versus performance grades, and what to buy for starting practice.
Guide to the kanji 風 (wind) covering its meanings, etymology, historical uses, and step-by-step instruction for writing it in calligraphy across classical styles.
Educational guide to Japanese calligraphy styles including kaisho, gyosho, sosho, and kana, with historical context and examples. Supports learners studying shodo through lessons and workshops.
Online calligraphy lessons with tutorial videos in English that help learners understand Japanese characters, stroke order, and different writing styles through the practice of shodo.
Reference guide to the five classical styles of Japanese calligraphy with visual explanations, historical context, and learning recommendations for beginners.
A publication exploring Japanese calligraphy and related aesthetic practices including tea, Zen, and paper arts.
Guide to cleaning, storing, and caring for Japanese calligraphy brushes with step-by-step instructions and common mistakes to avoid. Suitable for beginners learning shodo.
Explains the Japanese word komorebi (sunlight through trees), its kanji components, and why Japanese has precise vocabulary for fleeting natural phenomena.
Explains the meaning and practice of matsuri, Japanese festivals rooted in Shinto worship, describing portable shrines, seasonal observances, and famous festivals like Gion Matsuri.
School offering shodo calligraphy lessons and workshops since 2002, with private sessions, group classes, and online interactive courses taught using a mindfulness-based method for all levels.
An online workshop teaching Japanese calligraphy through a creative pop art project inspired by Hokusai's Mt. Fuji.
A guide to Japanese calligraphy covering history, five styles, tools, and practice methods. Explains kanji meanings for calligraphy learners organized by themes including nature, virtues, and Zen.
A guide to writing the kanji 水 (water) in calligraphy, covering its pictographic origins, cultural meanings in Japanese cosmology and ritual, and the techniques for executing its four strokes with proper balance and.
A gift buyer's guide to selecting functional and beautifully presented Japanese calligraphy sets at different price points, with advice on what materials work for beginners and what to avoid.
Essay on Noh theater and its aesthetic principles including yūgen and ma, explaining its history, techniques, and how to appreciate it. Written for learners of Japanese culture and arts.
Something wrong? Use “Mark bad page” on any result. The sites listed here are not affiliated with us and a listing is not an endorsement.About this index