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I love the bold and simple strokes of many of the ancient forms of Chinese characters. Clouds, 云 (Yún), are evoked with just three lines in this old version of the character. For me the lower line evokes a dragon in the clouds. Yún is a component of the more complex character for the Yin principle (as in Yin and Yang): 陰

I love the bold and simple strokes of many of the ancient forms of Chinese characters. Clouds, 云 (Yún), are evoked with just three lines in this old version of the character. For me the lower line evokes a dragon in the clouds. Yún is a component of the more complex character for the Yin principle (as in Yin and Yang): 陰Read More

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I love the bold and simple strokes of many of the ancient forms of Chinese characters. Yáng, meaning to open out, expand, glorious. This is a representation of the sun above the horizon with either rays or shadows extending across the land. With the radical for place or hill this becomes the character for the Yang principle (as in Yin and Yang): 陽

I love the bold and simple strokes of many of the ancient forms of Chinese characters. Yáng, meaning to open out, expand, glorious. This is a representation of the sun above the horizon with either rays or shadows extending across the land. With the radical for place or hill this becomes the character for the Yang principle (as in Yin and Yang): 陽Read More

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慈 (cí) compassionate; gentle; merciful; kind; humane

慈 (cí) compassionate; gentle; merciful; kind; humaneRead More

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Chinese calligraphy, water#chinesecalligraphy #水

Chinese calligraphy, water#chinesecalligraphy #水Read More

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Do Chinese and Japanese calligraphers hold the brush differently?

Calligraphers will disagree with one another about the correct way to hold the brush, with some even claiming that their method is a “secret” passed down from a lineage of teachers.  My calligraphy teachers were Yao Youxin and Lee Chen … Read More

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How to Order Calligraphy Designs

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S. Joon Thomas | Artist, Calligrapher, Designer | Thank you for your interest in my work.  I have been a professional calligrapher since 1978. In that time … Read More

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