Discover the wide range of influences and inspirations which have shaped his style. As a seasoned calligrapher and artist, his focus lies in teaching his students to concentrate on their inner Qi (energy flow) with every brushstroke. As Toshi firmly believes, this process allows your inner peace to translate into anything you create.īegin by getting to know Toshi.
KOREAN CALLIGRAPHY STYLIZER HOW TO
Learn how to gravitate between the practical aspect of calligraphy and its spiritual component. 🇯🇵 Toshi shows how this practice can connect body, mind, spirit, and brush to flow through ink and paper. When practicing Japanese calligraphy, you should clear your mind and focus only on the meaning of the words you write. This state of mind is called mushin (無心), and means “consciousness without consciousness”. To write Zen calligraphy the mind must be clear, and the characters flow out effortlessly. It is also said that the way of writing is the path to enlightenment. To express a deep meaning, the work must show the emotions, personality, and passion of the artist. The calligrapher only has one chance, since the brush strokes can’t be corrected. The key to true calligraphy is to bring the mind and soul into the work and to write with your heart, otherwise, it’s meaningless. Japanese calligraphy goes far beyond simply writing characters or words. 🏯 Shodō is closely linked to Zen Buddhism and is influenced by its ideas and values. However, it’s still practiced today and it’s a popular class in school, from elementary school to university. It’s called shodō (書道) in Japanese, which literally means the way of writing. Japanese calligraphy is one of the most well-known and popular of the traditional arts of Japan.
⛩ Calm your mind and find inner peace by understanding the philosophy and art of traditional Japanese writing.
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