Reply To: Brush for workshop absolute beginners.

more detail #BrushesForBeginners

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Reply To: seal carving

You are right on mirroring the characters when you put them on your stone, so when you stamp your seal it will look right. You can use a pencil or a felt pen to draw the characters on it (traditionally they use ink and brush).

I’ve made a video once on how to carve a seal if it may be of help for you : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1MeeH21SW-s #SealCarving

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Reply To: Art and meaning

Hi Catherine,

its not really a matter of making it a priority, it depends on how much you want it (i think). Forcing yourself into practising while you are not feeling the ‘vibe’ isn’t going to work out so well as perhaps first thought.

Practising Chinese calligraphy or painting for me is a matter of how I feel. If i don’t feel inspired than it happens that I don’t write for days. But when I do write or paint, I could lose track of time which is a wonderful feeling.

Just listen to yourself. If you feel a sadness because you haven’t practised yet, then plan a moment ahead and say “i will practice for one hour” and then simply do it. Remember this is a time for you, a time to explore yourself in an artistic way. Perhaps you can ask someone to join you.

Hope this helped a bit 🙂

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Reply To: How should I clean brushes?

For Chinese brushes, once used you should not put the cap back on. The plastic cap is only there when you buy it to protect the brush. After using it, its indeed better to hang the brush (the water wont drip out if you gently wipe it with the towel).

If you should put the cap back on, then you could damage some of the hairs on your brush. Some may look funky then #DryBrushHair

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A painting made of paper

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Reply To: Brush for workshop absolute beginners.

Fave Japanese brush pens to draw cartoons, sketch/doodle & do caligraphy / practice writing in Arabic (beginner student)!

I mean Zebra Fude Sign Brush Pen #BrushesForBeginners

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Reply To: How should I clean brushes?

The general rules of thumb are as follows:

• Ensure you put the cap back on immediately after use, this is applicable even if you’re just temporarily switching colors
• Store your brush pens horizontally to ensure the ink doesn’t congregate at the bottom of the pens

To clean your water brush pen, simply squeeze the water through the chamber until it reaches the brush tip, then wipe it gently on a towel or paper towel. Repeat this step into your brush tip is entirely clean. #DryBrushHair

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