Shodo, handwriting practice and the brush.
212 pages
A guide to selecting quality Japanese calligraphy starter sets and individual supplies, written by an experienced practitioner to help beginners avoid common mistakes in kit assembly and preparation.
Explores the kanji 運 (luck, fortune) through its etymology, meanings, and brush writing technique across five classical calligraphy styles. Suited for learners studying kanji and Japanese calligraphy.
Explains the Eight Principles of Yong, a traditional method where the character 永 contains all eight fundamental brushstrokes of Japanese calligraphy.
Guide to the kanji 道 (way/path) covering its meaning in Japanese culture, etymology, stroke order, and appearance across five calligraphic styles. For learners studying kanji and calligraphy.
Essay exploring Japanese tea ceremony (sadō) as a discipline of hospitality and mindfulness rooted in Zen Buddhism and wabi-sabi aesthetics.
A detailed guide to writing the kanji 幸 (happiness) with its historical origins, modern meanings, and instructions for correct stroke formation across different calligraphic styles.
Guide to the kanji 真 (truth, genuine) covering its meaning, usage in Japanese compounds, stroke-by-stroke writing instructions, and forms across classical calligraphy styles.
Guide to Japanese garden types, design principles and aesthetic rules including karesansui dry gardens, hill-and-pond gardens and tea gardens. Written for learners interested in Japanese cultural arts and aesthetics.
Detailed study of the kanji 地 (ground, land) covering its origins, meanings, stroke order, appearance across classical styles, and use in modern Japanese. Designed for beginners learning kanji and calligraphy.
Gift guide recommending calligraphy tools and materials under $50 for beginners and experienced practitioners, with explanations of why each item matters for Japanese brush writing practice.
Guide to the kanji 平 (peace, calm, level) covering its origins, meanings, stroke order, and five classical calligraphy styles. Suitable for beginners learning kanji and calligraphy.
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.
An essay explaining mottainai, a Japanese concept about respecting the intrinsic worth of things, with connections to calligraphy, kintsugi, and Japanese craft practices. For learners of Japanese culture and aesthetics.
Shodo calligraphy workshops in Germany for beginners through advanced students. Learn Japanese calligraphy and mindfulness through guided practice with brush and ink.
Guide to the fire kanji (火) covering its pictographic origin, meanings across Japanese contexts, stroke-by-stroke writing instruction, and appearance in five calligraphic styles.
An introduction to ikebana, the Japanese art of flower arrangement, exploring its philosophy, history, and aesthetic principles including asymmetry, empty space, and restraint.
A guide to hiragana explaining its structure, history from cursive kanji, relationship to katakana and kanji, and significance in Japanese calligraphy.
A step-by-step guide to holding a Japanese calligraphy brush correctly, explaining the proper grip method (sōkōhō) and why technique matters in shodō practice.
School offering instruction in shodo, the Japanese art of calligraphy, through online and in-person workshops and courses. Rie Takeda teaches traditional techniques and philosophy for learners of all levels.
An essay on hanami (cherry blossom viewing) explaining its 1,300-year history, cultural significance, and connection to Japanese poetry and calligraphy, suitable for learners interested in understanding Japanese.
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