Shodo, handwriting practice and the brush.
211 pages
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 curated guide to Japanese writing practice books, from blank genkōyōshi notebooks to kanji workbooks and calligraphy manuals, written by a calligrapher for learners developing handwriting skill.
Article explaining origami's history, techniques and cultural significance, including the craft's twentieth-century development by Akira Yoshizawa and its connection to Japanese calligraphy and values.
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.
Most 'Japanese calligraphy' wall art is a computer font, sometimes with the wrong kanji. A calligrapher's guide to buying real, meaningful pieces for your wall.
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.
An index of 42 kanji studied individually for calligraphy practice, organized by theme such as nature, virtues, and Zen.
Online one-to-one calligraphy lessons taught by an instructor with experience in Japan and Europe. Offers customized instruction in shodo with mindfulness-based methods for students of all levels.
A guide to hiragana explaining its structure, history from cursive kanji, relationship to katakana and kanji, and significance in Japanese calligraphy.
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.
A detailed study of the kanji 勝 (victory) covering its meaning, etymology, usage in Japanese, stroke-by-stroke writing instruction, and appearance across five classical calligraphy styles.
A guide to online Japanese calligraphy courses for beginners, reviewing paid options on Domestika, Udemy, and Skillshare, plus free YouTube resources, with criteria for evaluating courses and advice on combining courses.
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.
Online Japanese calligraphy lessons taught by native speakers with English support, combining character study with cultural learning through shodo practice for learners of all levels.
Detailed guide to the kanji 夢 (dream) covering its etymology, cultural significance in Japan, stroke-by-stroke writing instructions, and appearance across calligraphy styles.
A blog exploring Japanese calligraphy and related arts through detailed beginner guides, character studies, and essays on Japanese aesthetics for learners outside Japan.
Historical overview of Japanese calligraphy across fifteen centuries, from its origins in China through contemporary practice.
A collection of articles explaining individual kanji characters with their meanings and writing instructions, presented through a calligraphy lens with themes like nature, virtues, and Zen.
Reference guide to the five classical styles of Japanese calligraphy with visual explanations, historical context, and learning recommendations for beginners.
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.
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