3rd-Dan
It was in my second year of college that I learned the meaning of the word sophomoric, conceited and overconfident … Continue reading 3rd-Dan
Tag: kanji
Proud – and a Little Ashamed of Being So
I’m not usually one to crow. I learned humility well and early, often with good reason. Tooting your own horn … Continue reading Proud – and a Little Ashamed of Being So
The Spirit Flies
Ancient Chinese wisdom shows up in my calligraphy all the time. That’s kind of the idea. This week’s pulled on … Continue reading The Spirit Flies
Shodo – Universal truth (not a fortune cookie)
My kanji for the month is part of an 8 kanji phrase, like many are. See below for the whole … Continue reading Shodo – Universal truth (not a fortune cookie)
Ride the Wind of Flowers
My Shodo Sensei is too cool. She’s a master of the craft, of course. Her specialty is modern style. You … Continue reading Ride the Wind of Flowers
Almost There, Stay on Target
I feel like Red Leader in Star Wars. I started Shodo about 4 years ago. I focused mostly on kanji … Continue reading Almost There, Stay on Target
Shodo – Test up Kana
As I learn more shodo I find I understand not only the art of the lettering, but also the poetry. … Continue reading Shodo – Test up Kana
Beauty in the Eye
Kanji this month was tough. I had a trouble looking up the following on the internet. 妍因俗易 I could be … Continue reading Beauty in the Eye
Brushes
Kanji is deep. Okay, all Shodo and Japanese language is deep. And it comes from Chinese, so Chinese is deep. … Continue reading Brushes
Back to the Brushes
I haven’t been away from the brushes, to be honest. I just haven’t posted about it. I still go every … Continue reading Back to the Brushes
