Tag: shodo
All the articles with the tag "shodo".
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The Eight Principles of Yong (永字八法), Explained
By K. YamaThe kanji 永 (eternity) contains all eight basic brushstrokes of Japanese calligraphy. A practitioner explains the Eight Principles of Yong and how to use them.
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The Five Styles of Japanese Calligraphy, Explained
By K. YamaKaisho, gyōsho, sōsho, reisho, tensho — the five classical styles of Japanese calligraphy explained, compared, and ranked for beginners by a practitioner.
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A Brief History of Japanese Calligraphy, in 1,500 Years
By K. YamaJapanese calligraphy has 1,500 years of continuous tradition. A Japanese calligrapher's guide to the people, periods, and turns that made shodō what it is today.
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How to Hold a Japanese Calligraphy Brush (7 Steps)
By K. YamaMost shodō goes wrong before the brush touches paper — because of how the brush is held. A Japanese calligrapher's step-by-step guide to the correct grip.
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Japanese Calligraphy: The Complete Beginner's Guide (2026)
By K. YamaA practitioner's complete introduction to Japanese calligraphy (shodō): its history, the five styles, the tools you need, and a realistic 30-day practice plan.
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Welcome to The Slow Brush
By K. YamaAn introduction to The Slow Brush — a quiet corner of the internet for Japanese calligraphy and the slow arts.
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