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Calligraphy books. Chinese and Japanese calligraphy shodo book store

The shodo bookstore offers a hand picked selection of calligraphy books for beginners of Chinese or Japanese calligraphy. You will find excellent manuals,inspirational and meditative calligraphy books

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Artist interview: the role of meditation in art

This artist interview highlights the importance of meditation in the practice of Japanese Calligraphy and sumi painting. Calligrapher Nadja Van Ghelue shares her experience with a graphic-designer.

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Japanese calligraphy site map

Site map for the web of Japanese calligraphy of woman artist Nadja Van Ghelue

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Rice paper, the best surface for Japanese ink painting and calligraphy

Rice paper for Japanese sumi and calligraphy is of two types, sized and unsized. Learn about their unique features and buy the right sumi rice paper to achieve the highest quality in your artwork.

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The calligraphy brush made of goat's and wolf's hairs performs a graceful dance.

A calligraphy brush looks simple, but in the hand of a skilled calligrapher it becomes a fearless dancer. Learn about the different types of calligraphy brushes and their characteristics.

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Select the best ink stone for the practice of Japanese calligraphy.

Only a genuine ink stone gives you the perfect ink for your practice. Learn how to choose, use and care for the ink stone. On the flat surface of the ink stone you grind the ink stick into liquid ink.

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Ink stick for Japanese calligraphy. How to use a Japanese ink stick.

The ink stick and its qualities are described with practical guidelines, enabling the beginner and advanced practitioner of Japanese calligraphy to select and use the appropriate ink stick.

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