Shodo, handwriting practice and the brush.
211 pages
School of Shodo offers calligraphy lessons and workshops for learners of all levels, taught by a professional calligrapher using a mindfulness-based method that combines traditional technique with mind-body connection.
Detailed study of the kanji 美 (beauty) covering its pictographic origins, meanings across compounds, stroke-by-stroke writing instructions, and appearance in five classical calligraphy styles.
A blog about Japanese calligraphy for learners, with guides to equipment, kanji meanings, writing practice books, and techniques for grinding ink and practicing by hand.
Guide to the kanji 武 (warrior) covering its meaning, etymology, stroke order, and appearance across five classical calligraphy styles. Written for learners and calligraphy students.
A guide to establishing a sustainable daily Japanese calligraphy practice routine for beginners, covering setup, warm-up exercises, focused character study, and brush care.
Guide to sumi ink for beginners learning Japanese calligraphy, covering the differences between traditional inksticks and liquid ink, their uses, and recommendations for first purchases.
A detailed guide to the kanji 和 (harmony) covering its etymology, cultural significance in Japan, stroke-by-stroke writing instructions, and appearances across calligraphy styles.
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.
A curated guide to three beginner-friendly books on Japanese calligraphy, with honest assessments of their strengths and best use cases. Written for learners starting their shodo practice.
Explores the kanji 誠 (sincerity, makoto) through its etymology, cultural meaning in Japan, connection to bushidō and the Shinsengumi, and detailed instruction in writing it across calligraphic styles.
A detailed guide to the heart kanji (心) covering its meaning, etymology, stroke order, and practice in Japanese calligraphy. Written for learners starting calligraphy and those studying kanji.
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.
Reference guide to the five classical styles of Japanese calligraphy with visual explanations, historical context, and learning recommendations for beginners.
Explains the Japanese word komorebi (sunlight through trees), its kanji components, and why Japanese has precise vocabulary for fleeting natural phenomena.
Detailed guide to the kanji 夢 (dream) covering its etymology, cultural significance in Japan, stroke-by-stroke writing instructions, and appearance across calligraphy styles.
Guide to the kanji 禅 (zen) covering its meaning, history, Buddhist context, and how to write it in different calligraphic styles. Suited for learners studying kanji and calligraphy.
A publication exploring Japanese calligraphy and related aesthetic practices including tea, Zen, and paper arts.
Explains the meaning and practice of matsuri, Japanese festivals rooted in Shinto worship, describing portable shrines, seasonal observances, and famous festivals like Gion Matsuri.
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