Medium sharp
For quality Japanese calligraphy, the ink is prepared before each use, by methodically and gently grinding an ink stick on an ink stone, adding small quantities of water as fits for the right consistency. A brush with a combination of horsetail and sheep hairs ensures the appropriate softness and absorbance.
I've brought back those three elements, ink stick, stone and brush, from a travel to Japan almost three years ago, but haven't used them yet... It was about time for them to get prime time!
And now that the Macro Mondays picture of the week is done, I feel a growing urge to finally start using them. 😊
Medium sharp
For quality Japanese calligraphy, the ink is prepared before each use, by methodically and gently grinding an ink stick on an ink stone, adding small quantities of water as fits for the right consistency. A brush with a combination of horsetail and sheep hairs ensures the appropriate softness and absorbance.
I've brought back those three elements, ink stick, stone and brush, from a travel to Japan almost three years ago, but haven't used them yet... It was about time for them to get prime time!
And now that the Macro Mondays picture of the week is done, I feel a growing urge to finally start using them. 😊