Japanese calligraphy blog

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Japanese calligraphy site map

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

The seven virtues of bushido come alive in seven original kanji calligraphies

The seven virtues of bushido, what are they, which are the kanji, what is the spirit of the bushido code? The artist gives a visual show of the seven virtues of bushido and explains their meaning.

bushido kanji brushed in different styles of Japanese calligraphy

The bushido kanji includes BU, martial, SHI, person and DO, the Way. Master calligrapher Nadja Van Ghelue has brushed the bushido kanji, the Way of the Samurai, in fluent calligraphic brushstrokes.

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.

woman artist Nadja Van Ghelue, original Japanese calligraphy art

Journey of woman artist into the world of Japanese and Zen calligraphy, her own experience and practice. She introduces you to this meditative art and sells her calligraphies at the shodo art gallery.

Avalokiteshvara, the Bodhisattva of limitless Compassion, the Great Warrior

This calligraphy depicts Bodhisattva Avalokiteshvara, Chenrezig, Kwannon in kanji. Written in expressive seal script. Unconventional representation of Avalokiteshvara, the Bodhisattva of Compassion.

Art links, directories of Japanese calligraphy, shodo and art

Woman artist Nadja Van Ghelue presents sites related to Japanese calligraphy, shodo, Japanese painting, Buddhist art, art directories and artists.