Shodo, handwriting practice and the brush.
212 pages
A Japanese calligrapher reviews four brush pens for learning calligraphy and kanji writing, explaining the difference between felt-tip and bristle-tip pens and recommending specific models for beginners.
Detailed study of the kanji 空 (sky, emptiness) covering its etymology, meanings in everyday and Buddhist contexts, stroke-by-stroke writing instruction, and appearances across the five classical calligraphy styles.
Detailed guide to the kanji 天 (heaven) covering its etymology, meanings in compounds, stroke-by-stroke writing instructions, and appearance across five calligraphic styles.
An article explaining washi, traditional Japanese handmade paper, its materials, production process, and role in calligraphy and conservation. Suited for learners interested in Japanese culture and calligraphy practice.
Article explaining yūgen, a Japanese aesthetic principle of suggested depth and hidden beauty found in poetry, theater, painting, and calligraphy.
Online live course in Japanese calligraphy (shodo) taught by instructor Rie Takeda using a mindfulness-based method.
Online pop art workshop combining Japanese calligraphy with Hokusai's Mount Fuji imagery, led by artist Rie Takeda. Suitable for beginners and all ages, requires no prior art experience.
A detailed guide to the kanji 土 (earth) covering its meaning, history, stroke order, and appearance across classical calligraphy styles. Suitable for beginners learning basic kanji and calligraphy students.
A detailed guide to the kanji character 金 (gold, money, metal) covering its origins, meanings, stroke order, calligraphic forms, and uses in Japanese culture.
Guide to the kanji 義 (righteousness) covering its meaning in Japanese culture, usage in compounds, and detailed instruction on how to write it in calligraphic styles.
Guide to the kanji 月 (moon/month) covering its meaning, etymology, stroke order, and how it appears across five classical calligraphy styles.
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.
News and exhibitions page for a school of Japanese calligraphy offering lessons, workshops, and demonstrations.
Explains iki, a Japanese aesthetic of understated cool born in Edo, through its philosophical structure, historical context, and distinction from shibui.
A guide to establishing a sustainable daily Japanese calligraphy practice routine for beginners, covering setup, warm-up exercises, focused character study, and brush care.
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.
An essay exploring ma (間), the Japanese aesthetic concept of meaningful emptiness and pause in space and time, written for learners interested in Japanese aesthetics and calligraphy practice.
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 calligraphy instructor's page about shodo practice methods and instruction. Offers online and in-person lessons for learners of Japanese calligraphy at various levels.
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.
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