Calligraphic brush

A natural calligraphy brush comes in 3 sizes and two fiber shades, light beige and brown. An ideal brush for calligraphy drawings with ink.

Drawing in ink with a calligraphic brush

The use of a brush is prominent in the art of calligraphy - artistic and decorative writing. Calligraphy is an important and ancient field in East Asian art and is widespread in China even today. It is considered the most refined form of painting. Ink drawings have a very long artistic tradition. This medium has always been interesting for artists and graphic artists, it gives the drawings expression and durability and it can also be combined with many other drawing techniques. The ink is among the ancient means of writing and drawing, ink drawings were still common in ancient Egypt, China, India and the countries of the Far East. Even today ink artists can be found around the world. Drawing with ink is less common than other means of drawing, but it is a special experience worth getting to know and it is recommended to try it.

Calligraphy requires a special mindset, put on pleasant and inspiring music and enjoy the writing process. Drawing with ink evokes associations of solemnity, aesthetics and flow, and evokes a sense of connection to a multi-generational tradition. The process of working with the ink requires concentrated and focused work and it is desirable for the creator to have knowledge of drawing so as not to arouse a feeling of insecurity due to lack of experience. Working with wet materials involves repetitive actions, for example dipping the brush or nail in ink. For the creator, this sort of ritual is an anchor for finding an inner rhythm, as well as a framework that provides self-confidence, organization, order and setting boundaries, and thereby for deeper emotional work.

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