Shodo, handwriting practice and the brush.
212 pages
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.
Detailed guide to the kanji 山 (mountain) covering its pictographic origins, meanings in Japanese culture and language, stroke-by-stroke writing instructions, and appearances across classical calligraphy styles.
Detailed study of the kanji 命 (life, fate, command) covering its etymology, meanings, stroke-by-stroke writing instruction, appearance across five classical calligraphic styles, and cultural usage.
A guide to understanding the structure and seals of Japanese calligraphy hanging scrolls, explaining how to read them, what the red vermillion marks mean, and how to care for them.
Guide to the kanji 王 (king) that explains its meaning, etymology, and cultural uses in Japan, with detailed instruction on how to write it and how it appears across calligraphic styles.
Your name in Japanese is written in katakana by sound, not kanji by meaning. How the conversion really works, and the mistakes that trip everyone up.
Online calligraphy lessons taught in English with live instructor feedback via Zoom, designed for learners of all Japanese language levels who want to study traditional brush writing and character formation.
A blog exploring Japanese calligraphy and related arts through detailed beginner guides, character studies, and essays on Japanese aesthetics for learners outside Japan.
A guide to selecting the right Japanese calligraphy brush for beginners, written by a practicing calligrapher. Covers three recommended brush types with practical advice on materials, size, cost, and maintenance.
A structured kanji workbook series for JLPT N5 and N4 learners that teaches 100 essential kanji through progressive stroke-by-stroke instruction paired with vocabulary.
Online Japanese calligraphy courses with tutorial videos taught in English, offering materials and instruction for learners interested in traditional writing practice.
In-person calligraphy workshops in Freiburg, Germany teaching shodo (Japanese brush art) through mindfulness and focus practices. Suitable for beginners through advanced students with no prior experience required.
Seven guided 90-day philosophy journals exploring Japanese concepts including ikigai, nagomi, wabi-sabi, kintsugi, mono no aware, shoshin, and ma.
Guide to writing and understanding the kanji 力 (strength), covering its etymology, meanings in Japanese compounds, stroke technique for calligraphy, and appearance across classical script styles.
A full-day introduction to Japanese calligraphy held at West Dean College in London, teaching brush movements, foundational strokes, and techniques to create calligraphy pieces through a mindfulness-based method.
Detailed study of the kanji 愛 (love) covering its etymology, meaning in Japanese, stroke order, and appearance across the five calligraphy styles. Written for learners beginning calligraphy practice.
Explains what geisha are: professional entertainers trained in traditional arts like dance, music, tea ceremony and calligraphy.
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.
Explains mono no aware, the Japanese aesthetic concept of the pathos of things and awareness of impermanence, with connections to cherry blossoms, calligraphy, and traditional Japanese culture.
A practical introduction to Japanese calligraphy covering its history, five styles, essential tools, and a thirty-day practice plan for beginners. Written by an experienced practitioner.
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