1. When studying the Declaration Form, you should pay attention to the following points:
The writing style of "Declaration Form" is solid and simple, imaginary and simple, and is filled with a tranquil and peaceful atmosphere. The fonts in this post are relatively flat, mostly long and horizontal.first,It is required that the method of holding the pen should be correct, that is, the pen should be held shallowly and the fingertips should be attached to the tube, because the fingertips are sensitive. If you hold the pen shallowly, the palms will be naturally weak, and if the palms are weak, you can move freely without any obstruction. The "Stirrup Method" proposed by Li Houzhu of the Southern Tang Dynasty has been interpreted differently by calligraphers in the past dynasties. Some people understand it to mean that people who are good at riding horses should step on the stirrups with their toes, which makes it easier to get in and out; some people understand it as Stirrup refers to the ancient people holding a small stick with their fingertips to stir up the wick, which is a metaphor for Qian's method of holding a pen; some people understand it because when Qian is holding the pen, the tiger's mouth looks like a stirrup. Although these explanations are different, they all say that the pen should be held shallow, and shallow means it is easy to turn. Otherwise, if the pen is held too deep, the palm will not be empty, and if the finger is deep and the palm is solid, the pen will not be able to move forward and backward freely, which may easily lead to stagnation of Qi and ineffective movement. But it should not be too low, because the lower you hold the pen, the smaller the space for the pen tip to move, which will naturally be affected especially when writing long horizontal strokes. The force should not be too tight or too loose, but should be moderate. If it is too tight, the pen will tend to become stiff, while if it is too loose, the stippling will tend to be weak. Therefore, when writing, you should use "soft and hard strength", which is tight but not dead, loose but not loose, not wide but not fierce. It is better to have the middle way. Zhao Huanguang said in "Hanshan Broom Talk": "If you hold the pipe too tightly, the force will be limited to the pipe but not the hair, and the pen will not be flexible, and you will not be able to command as you wish!" Therefore, Su Shi proposed that although there is no fixed method for holding the pen, But the mind must want it to be empty and wide. Only when it is empty and wide can it operate freely.
Secondly,When writing, you should keep your wrists flat and your palms upright. With the wrists flat and the palms upright, the front can be straightened easily, and if the front is straight, the posture will be full in all directions. But when moving the pen, it does not always remain perpendicular to the paper surface but moves parallel to it. When moving, with the straight line as the center of the circle, the pen barrel moves forward, backward, left, and right, tossing and turning according to the direction of the stroke. When closing the pen, it should be held upright like a rope, and the strokes will be naturally mellow.
third,Please pay attention to the correct stroke order of some words in this post. Correct stroke order is an important condition for writing this post well. As shown in Figure 1 for the word "SU", the correct writing order is to first write two short vertical strokes in the second and third strokes, and then write the pick stroke between the two vertical strokes, so that the stroke pattern can be consistent with the left stroke on the right. The folds are connected horizontally to reflect the echo between the strokes. There is also the word "世" in the middle of the word "abandon" in Figure 2. The correct writing order is to write the long horizontal line first, then the three vertical lines in sequence, and finally write the short horizontal line on the side. The correct stroke order for the beginning part of the left side of the word "Xian" in Figure 3 is to write horizontally first, then horizontal hook, then vertically, horizontally, horizontally, then write apostrophe, and then write the following part. Another example is the traditional Chinese character "门". The correct order of writing is: first write the vertical and horizontal folds on the left, and the short horizontal in the middle, then write "Ti", then the right side, first write the vertical and horizontal folds (picture 4 here of the word "wen") The pen has been broken into two strokes), write horizontal and horizontal fold hooks upwards.
The above is what you should pay attention to when writing the "Declaration Form". In fact, to be able to write this post well, the first thing is to read the post carefully and write more and experience it more. It starts out consciously and passively, but when it becomes extremely proficient, the Qi will be harmonious, the momentum will be self-organized, the arms will be active, the wrists will be self-motivated, the fingers will be self-condensed, the pen will be lifted, the Qi will flow through the ten fingers, and when it is concentrated, there will be nothing left. Thinking, I only write based on my own feelings.
2. How to write basic strokes.
(1) Horizontal painting is also called "Le".The so-called "le" means to tighten and tighten. When you start writing, you should go backwards. When you close the pen, you should look back. When you write, you should be intentional and go against the trend. In the "Forbidden Sutra", it is said that "painting is like a long-cone boundary stone", which means that the brush strokes should not be too smooth and thin. The horizontal paintings in the "Declaration Form" include long horizontal, left pointed horizontal, right pointed horizontal, dotted horizontal, etc.
1. Long and horizontal.The way to write is to start with a light front and go against the person, then pause and then slowly move the pen to the right. At this time, the pen is slightly lighter. When it is time to finish the pen, it is better to lift it lightly, pause briefly, and finish it quickly. As shown in Figure 1, the first stroke of the word "no".
2. The left tip is horizontal.As shown in Figure 2, the sharp and horizontal sides of the character "二". The writing method is to put the pen into the paper with a sharp edge, then use the force to put down the pen, tilt the pen barrel to the right and move to the right. When the pen is closed, use a little force to press it to the right and then down, and then quickly fold it back.
3. The right tip is horizontal.The starting stroke is like a long horizontal stroke, but the stroke is gradually raised during the stroke, and finally the stroke is pointed, thick on the left and thin on the right. As shown in Figure 3, the word "show" is horizontally placed.
4. dotted horizontal. As shown in Figure 4, the right horizontal line in the middle of the right part of the character "睨" was originally a short horizontal drawing. Here it is replaced with a dot to make the whole character appear smart and lively.
(2) Vertical
1. The dew hangs vertically.The way to write is to move the front of the pen in reverse, then quickly make a horizontal point to the right, adjust the front and draw the pen downward, then lift it slightly to the left when closing the pen, and then turn upward to close the pen with the front of the pen. As shown in Figure 5, the character "外" is long and vertical.
2. The needle hangs vertically.When the stroke is about two-thirds of the way, the stroke is lifted up and down, and when the stroke is forward, the stroke is quickly closed in the air. The end of the brush should be sharp and full. As shown in Figure 6, the last stroke of the character "ze".
3. The upper tip is vertical.The writing method is to insert the sharp edge into the paper and then draw the pen downward. When the pen is closed, the edge is slightly raised to the upper left, lightly paused, and then folded back to close it. As shown in Figure 7, the word "xin" is vertical on the left. This type of vertical text is used a lot in this post, which is also a major feature of it.
4. Short and vertical.The writing method is to use Zang Feng to write against the trend, pause briefly and then draw it out to the lower left. The writing style is slanted and slightly curved. As shown in Figure 8, the short right corner of the character "ER" is left vertically.
These square characters left over from the ancients are mostly made up of overlapping beams and vertical columns, so there are many horizontal and vertical strokes, and it seems that there are especially many horizontal strokes. The ancients compared the horizontal line to "thousands of miles of clouds" and the vertical line to "long live withered vines", giving this extremely simple writing style a myriad of atmospheres. Zhong Yao relied on his extraordinary strength and countless inspirations to write each horizontal and vertical strokes to be strong and vivid. They may be long or short, thick or thin, pitched or turned backwards, curved or slanted, some are hanging or hanging, some are square or round, some are empty and full, some are up and down, some are contracted and some are stretched, it is really a change. Various and endlessly memorable.
(3) The strokes and strokes are like the limbs of a human being and the wings of a bird, which determine the expression and movement of the characters. 《The writing styles of "Declaration Table" can be described as rich and diverse. ?
1. Long skim.The ancients called this painting "plundering". Liu Zongyuan's "Ode to the Eight Methods" said: "plundering comes out from the left and the front is light." From this, it can be seen that there are light, heavy and thin changes in the long strokes, which are full of rhythm. Because the stroke is slightly curved when the stroke is finished and the tip is flying at the end; when it is lifted, it has the tendency to look back, as shown in Figure 1 at the beginning of the character "Nian". The specific writing method is to start the stroke lightly, hide the tip and go in reverse, and then lift it slightly to the right. Lower stroke - tap lightly, then adjust the front and move downward to the left. The mountain becomes lighter and heavier, and naturally moves downward to the left. Pay attention to the force of the pen tip.
2. Long song.As shown in Figure 2, the word "you" is left out. The starting method of writing is the same as above, except that the middle part of the shape should be slightly curved and the whole stroke should be elastic.
3. Return to the front.The writing method is to use the light front to move in reverse. After making a point, adjust the front to the center and sweep down quickly. When the writing is finished, the front is slightly raised to the upper left, which has the tendency of looking back. Be careful to be subtle. As shown in Figure 3, the word "degree" is turned back to the front.
4. Short skim.The ancients called it the "pecking" method, which is like a bird pecking an object, sharp and fast, which means that the pen should be quick, crisp and clear, as shown in Figure 4 with the word "Committee" written upward. The specific writing method is to reverse the light front to the upper right, then quickly cut to the lower right to make a diagonal straight landing point, and then adjust the front to the lower left and forcefully skim out. The front should be sharp, full and powerful.
(4) The writing method of Nahua.
1. Slant.The method of suppressing is to have twists and turns, and the momentum should be opened. Li Puguang said in "Xue'an Eight Methods": "Three dangers will reveal their power." The writing should be rhythmic, neither slow nor fast, calm and unhurried. When retracting the pen, the tip of the pen should be brought back into the painting. As shown in Figure 5, the last stroke of the word "anti". The writing method is to put the pen in lightly, move the pen down and to the right quickly, pause for a moment when the pen is closed, and then move forward to the right. This tie should be light and delicate.
2. Short press.The short bar is similar in shape to the oblique bar, except that it is shorter and thicker. As shown in Figure 6, the last stroke of the word "Xiu".
3. Ping Na.As shown in Figure 7, the last stroke of the character "Zhi". The specific method of writing is to first go down and to the left, lift it slightly, and then draw the pen to the right and down, gradually increasing the force so that the pen hair spreads out diagonally. When the corner is reached, you must use force to push the pen, pause for a moment, and then lift it up as you go. , and when it comes to attacking, it quickly closes in the air.
4. counterattack. The way to write is to put the tip of the pen into the paper, then stroke the pen down to the right, gradually pressing it down, and when you finish the pen, pause for a moment and then turn back to the tip to close the pen. As shown in Figure 8, the counterargument of the word "table".
(5) Select paintings,The ancients called it "ce", that is, using a whip to spur things. The force is at the root of the policy, and the strength is at the end of the policy. When writing, you should pay attention to the point of the side edge, the tip of the edge is upward, and it has a tendency to lateralize. When moving the brush, pause and set while walking, and lift while setting. By the time you close the brush, the edge has been retracted into the painting. Therefore, it is not advisable to write too quickly, otherwise it will inevitably lead to the disadvantage of being slanted and superficial. The specific method of writing is to first move backward toward the lower left light front, lift it slightly, then cut to the lower right to make a point, then gradually step back to the upper right, lift while walking, and quickly close the posture in the air when the forward move is made. As shown in the picture - the painting of the word "choose".
(6) About the writing method of vertical hook, Chen Si said in "Ba Fa Yang Shuo": "You must squat forward to get the momentum, and then close it secretly." The so-called "crouching front" means to make a quick pen-pressing movement slightly downward before releasing the hook, like a person jumping high. It's the same as the half-squat before jumping up. The so-called "taking advantage of the situation" refers to crouching forward and quickly releasing the hook at the right moment. Don't hesitate. If you wait and take a breath, you will not fall. As shown in Figure 2 for the vertical hook with the word "ke", the specific way to write it is to write vertically first, and when the hook is released, the squatting front will take advantage of the momentum to hook upward to the left. It must be natural, sharp, full and angular.
The specific writing method of horizontal hook. If you think about it for a while, your mind will not fall.As shown in Figure 2 for the vertical hook with the word "ke", the specific way to write it is to write vertically first, and when the hook is released, the squatting front will take advantage of the momentum to hook upward to the left. It must be natural, sharp, full and angular.
The specific writing method of horizontal hook is, write horizontally first, make a dot to the lower right before hooking out, then lift the tip of the pen slightly, hook out from the center to the lower left, and the hook should be aligned with the center of the word. As shown in Figure 3, the horizontal hook of the word "yi".
The writing method of Gou isFirst, make a point to the upper left against the front, then adjust the front and draw the pen downward. At the same time, the pen barrel gradually tilts forward to the left. When the pen is closed, the pen is squatted and the front is strong. As shown in Figure 4, the Ge hook of the character "武".
Writing of floating goose hookThe method is to first start the pen upward against the front to make a point, adjust the front and then lead the pen downward. When you reach the corner, lift the pen and pass the center forward. It should be natural, round and powerful, then move the pen to the right, squat down before the hook is released, and after gaining momentum, push it upward with a slight pause. , it is necessary to send the sharp edge. As shown in Figure 5, the floating goose hook with the character "ye".
Lying hook, as shown in the lower part of the word "Si" in Figure 6.The writing method is to first put the pen into the paper lightly, turn the pen to the right and down, and gradually increase the pen force. Before the hook is drawn, the pen is squatted to the right and the hook is drawn out after gaining momentum.
(7) Folding is the transition of two strokes. Zhe Ying is written in a strong and powerful way. As shown in Figure 7, for the folded painting of the word "Dan", the writing method is to first write horizontally, and when the folded corner is reached, use the wrist to turn it slightly to the upper right, lift the edge to the upper right corner of the horizontal painting, and then quickly turn it sideways on the paper. , causing the front to turn from the yin side to the yang side. When turning the pen, make a dark circle with the tip of the tip on the paper, and the movement should be crisp, fast and agile. Turning over a pen is actually to make the horizontal and vertical strokes match up naturally, so as not to reveal any traces. The entire movement of folding small regular script is extremely small, and the movement is completed in a very short moment. Sometimes it is just based on a feeling in one's wrist. At the same time, the folding method of small regular script should not be too revealing and should be subtle. The folds in the "Declaration Form" can be straight down, as shown in Figure 8 with the word "tong", or they can be tilted. Pay attention to your writing style when writing.
3. The constitutional features of the "Declaration Form"
The unique composition of "Declaration" also distances it from other works. The rule "vertical rows, horizontal rows" in the official script has been changed to "vertical rows, horizontal rows" in this post. In posts such as "He Jie Biao" and "Jian Ji Zhi Biao", there is still a large distance between words, but here the word spacing has almost been eliminated, and the distance between the previous word and the next word is due to the situation. The shape and appearance are due to the shape, which makes it appear particularly dense in the vertical direction. The whole text also avoids "straight and similar, shaped like an operator, with the top and bottom straight, and the front and back flush", so it has a simple and natural beauty. This is also an important reason why the "guange style" of the Ming and Qing dynasties, which took a lot of "effort", was ultimately inferior. In short, when learning to write small regular script, the power lies between the fingers and wrists, so you don’t have to hang your wrists high, because
Each character in small regular script is only two or three inches square, and the writing style is limited. On the other hand, small regular script is calm and heavy, and the pen is delicate and delicate. It is difficult for beginners to control and control the writing by hanging the elbow. Therefore, it is not advisable to hang the wrist high when learning small regular script. Generally, the method of raising the wrist can be used, that is, the elbow is placed on the table, the wrist is lifted up, and the wrist is kept in a state of aloofness from the table. This can not only effectively control and control the pen in the hand, but also make the wrist rotate flexibly, and the writing force can be improved. and gestures can also be fully utilized. (over)
