Introduction to Chinese Calligraphy

Learn how to write Chinese characters through artistic practices and brush stroke techniques

• Introduction
• Materials and Basic Strokes
• Chinese Characters with Open Structure
• Chinese Characters with Enclosed Structure
• How to Build Your Calligraphy Portfolio
• Final project

Calligraphy combines the literary component of text with the visual elements of art. To enjoy the ancient art, real knowledge of the language is not necessary since the process of creating calligraphy artwork is a time for reflection and meditation. Join calligrapher Thomas Lam as he teaches you how to write Chinese characters through traditional techniques.

Discover the centuries old practice of Chinese calligraphy and uncover the secrets of the language by writing it with ink and a brush. Use rice paper and your favorite Chinese poem to develop your own unique piece of calligraphic art.

• About Me
• Influences
• Brief Introduction of Chinese Calligraphy
• Materials
• Dot, Horizontal and Vertical Strokes 1
• Dot, Horizontal and Vertical Strokes 2
• Left Falling and Press Down Strokes
• Hooks
• Turning Strokes
• Stroke Order
• Simple Structure Characters
• Top-Bottom Structure Characters
• Left-Right Structure Characters
• Enclosed Structures with Two Sides
• Enclosed Structures with Three Sides
• Completely Enclosed Structures
• Combined Structure
• How to Create a Chinese Calligraphy Artwork
• How to Take a Photo for Your Artwork
• Introduction to Chinese Calligraphy