Week 17

Demonstration Art

From a poetry scroll by Hon'ami Kōetsu (1558 – 1637) and Tawaraya Sōtatsu (1570-1640). See discussion.

Calligraphy, Sketches & Demonstration Painting

Practice Strokes

Here is a new set of practice strokes that are tailored to the needs of calligraphy.

Calligraphy

Here are five sets of calligraphy based on different calligraphy styles. These are presented in lieu of the normal sketches and demonstration paintings.

The first calligraphy style is kaisho, and the word is udoshi (the year of the rabbit).

Next is sekaiheiwa (world peace) using the kaisho style.

Now comes yume (dream) using the kaisho style.

After that is yume (dream) using the reisho style.

Finally comes yume (dream) using the tensho style.