Chinese calligraphy (书法, shūfǎ) is wonderful to look at.
Calligraphy is one of the “Three Perfections”, along with poetry and painting. I love studying and practising the different scripts. I am very grateful to my teachers for opening the door to this wonderful practice: Li Jia, Qu Leilei, Dr Li Xuzhuang, Wai-chong Kelleher and Paul Griffiths.
This painting shows the inkstone that belonged to my first painting teacher, Marie Sherville, with my poem in clerical script: ancient inkstone grinding ink, I dream I am still painting; green bronze reflecting the moon, I am awake and still thinking.
I teach Chinese Calligraphy. Links to more on calligraphy, and useful tools. Some tips on writing the date.
Many modern and contemporary Chinese calligraphers have done new things with their script. I have tried using English instead of Chinese on my paintings. I particularly enjoy using calligraphy in collages.
