Learn Chinese Calligraphy

This Web site offers an number of books which can be used to learn calligraphy writing techniques, as well as calligraphy kits and rice paper for practicing or painting finished artworks.  For beginners we offer a special book or a sheet of paper, each of which can be used to learn calligraphy writing by painting with water.  This special paper can be used many times and the book has symbols inside so you can practice writing many of the most popular Chinese symbols.  The sheet of practice calligraphy paper has gridlines which will aid you in painting your symbols in the correct proportions.

We also offer books which will help you learn calligraphy from top experts in the field.  Please browse this page and our Web site for more tools and information that will help you learn how to write calligraphy. Just remember one thing, most Chinese begin learning how to write calligraphy from an early age and artists will continue learning their entire life.  If you want to learn calligraphy writing you will need patience, the right tools and good information, all of which can be found on this Web site.

The journey of a lifetime begins with a single step! Congratulations on your choice to take that first step, after you have painted some Chinese calligraphy symbols please come back to our Web site and submit photos of your artwork. We will be happy to share your calligraphy paintings and personal experiences with our visitors.

Featured Products to help You Learn Chinese Calligraphy

Large Chinese Calligraphy Set This calligraphy set includes six brushes, ink stone or "Ink well", ink stick, a porcelain water dish, spoon shaped mixer. Medium Chinese Calligraphy Set The gift box measures 8.5x5.5 inches. This Chinese calligraphy set includes two brushes, ink stone. Small Chinese Calligraphy Set This gift box is fan shaped and makes a great gift for children or adults who want to learn to paint calligraphy. Calligraphy Brush Set of 18 Buddha Brushes Chinese Art Brush Set for Calligraphy Painting   Set of 3 Jumbo Calligraphy Brushes 12 Chinese Zodiac Calligraphy Ink Sticks 15 Colors Chinese Calligraphy Ink Sticks Large Chinese Calligraphy Ink Stick Everlasting Practice Book With Chinese Symbols Ancient Chinese Calligraphy Book of Rice Paper Xingshuzifa Calligraphy Practice Book With Chinese Symbols

More Chinese Calligraphy Supplies

Chinese Calligraphy Made Easy - By Rebecca Yue.

This is a fabulous introductory how-to book on Chinese calligraphy. The text and examples are large, the overall presentation of the material is clear and artful. Using this book is really easy. Some 100 characters are covered. There are chapters on preparing the brushes, holding and loading the brush, wrist and elbow movements, pressing and lifting the brush, various brushstrokes, making a traditional writing book, a greeting card, the five golden rules of Chinese calligraphy, mounting a xuan paper artwork, and more. An appendix shows where Chinese calligraphy supplies can be obtained in the U.S. and U.K., each listing has a website.

The Simple Art of Chinese Calligraphy - By Lei Lei Qu.

There is absolutely nothing missing from this oracle and this is an absolutely must buy for all calligraphy followers. The projects in this book cover everything from fans to greeting cards, bamboo placemats & calligraphy on stone. If you want to be delightfully entertained and educated on the ancient art of calligraphy, then pick up this book! Wishing you a blessed journey!

Chinese Brushwork in Calligraphy and Painting

Though an artist using a simple brush and water-based ink creates a far different scene than considered typical by western standards, the oriental use of empty space, reserved for the viewers imagination to complete the scene, is very refreshing. It sparked my interest into this subject and from there I went to Japanese sumi-e. Thank you for your excellent book Mr. Kwo!