3 Benefits by Good Characters » New http://goodcharacters.com/3benefits Chinese calligraphy and art: Three Benefits + Four Treasures Sat, 21 Mar 2009 20:14:31 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.6 en hourly 1 Feb 19th ArtHop at Good Characters http://goodcharacters.com/3benefits/2009/02/19/feb-19th-arthop-at-good-characters/ http://goodcharacters.com/3benefits/2009/02/19/feb-19th-arthop-at-good-characters/#comments Thu, 19 Feb 2009 20:34:14 +0000 Administrator http://3benefits.com/brush/feb-19th-arthop-at-good-characters/ Chinese Symbol for Love5 PM to 8 PM at 7638 N. Ingram Ave., Suite 109, Fresno, CA 93711. FREE. This is probably the smallest ArtHop studio you’ll visit in Fresno. And it may also be one of the most unusual. What you’re going to see and do are very simple. You will see some of my works. Everything I do is related to Chinese symbols, also adopted in Japan as kanji and in Korea as hanja. But, more interesting, I’ll show you how to grind ink with an inkstone and an inkstick, you’ll learn how to hold and use a Chinese calligraphy brush (you might think it’s harder than holding chopsticks!), and you will practice writing Chinese symbols such as the character for Love. I will answer questions you might have. In essence, this is less about what I do and more about introducing you to the world of Chinese calligraphy. It’s a casual workshop and a hands-on experience.

Above: True Characters of Love. Blend of ancient and modern art forms and styles and Eastern and Western thought carries timeless message. Traditional red-bordered scroll has large modern Chinese character for “love” formed by the skillful composition of small, traditional characters that spell out the true meaning of love from the Bible (1 Corinthians 13).

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Wall scroll, brush, and ink well
The scroll is designed for your calligraphy or shui-mo or sumi-e paint work and will elegantly display on any wall.

Hanging string of scroll
The scroll has a woven string that can be used for hanging or to tie the rolled scroll when not displayed. This beautiful scroll also makes a great guest book and can be used for weddings, graduations, birthday parties, Chinese New Year’s parties, or for any special occasion.

Damask scroll detail view
Side view of rolled up scroll
The scroll is weighted on the bottom with a solid wooden dowel. A beautiful gift box is included.

Length view of scroll
The white paintable center is made of fine paper and measures 27 inches long and is 9 inches wide.

Open view of scroll
The scroll measure 46 inches long and is 12 inches wide. That is almost 4 feet tall when hanging!

Relative view of brush and ink well on scroll
In stock for immediate delivery. $24.95 ea.

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