http://www.theartofcalligraphy.com/Japanese-Calligraphy-blog.html The Japanese calligraphy Blog keeps you up-to-date with all new galleries, artwork, and articles added to the theartofcalligraphy.com website. Click to subscribe. en-us Japanese Calligraphy Wed, 01 Feb 2012 13:08:24 GMT Wed, 01 Feb 2012 13:08:24 GMT theartofcalligraphy.com http://www.theartofcalligraphy.com/zen-words-calligraphy.html The zen words, meigetsu seifu, are written in fluent cursive script by woman artist Nadja Van Ghelue. This silver silk hanging scroll brings the clarity and joy of a bright moon with a gentle breeze. Wed, 27 Jul 2011 15:46:10 GMT http://www.theartofcalligraphy.com/avalokiteshvara-bodhisattva.html Avalokiteshvara-bodhisattva is the focus of this large hanging scroll. The kakejiku depicts five vigorous characters, which invoke the loving-kindness of the maha-bodhisattva Avalokiteshvara. Wed, 27 Jul 2011 15:32:05 GMT http://www.theartofcalligraphy.com/avalokiteshvara.html This calligraphy depicts Bodhisattva Avalokiteshvara, Chenrezig, Kwannon in kanji. Written in expressive seal script. Unconventional representation of Avalokiteshvara, the Bodhisattva of Compassion. Wed, 27 Jul 2011 15:29:43 GMT http://www.theartofcalligraphy.com/aikido-kanji-large.html The aikido kanji large has three parts: A, to harmonize; KI, lifeforce and DO meaning the Way. Calligrapher Nadja Van Ghelue shows the aikido kanji large brushed in a vigorous semi cursive style. Wed, 27 Jul 2011 14:53:06 GMT http://www.theartofcalligraphy.com/modern-watercolor-painting.html This modern watercolor painting is a Japanese brush painting made with sumi and indigo blue on rice paper. The cormorant is rendered in very few strokes to obtain a high expressiveness of the subject. Tue, 26 Jul 2011 14:30:13 GMT http://www.theartofcalligraphy.com/japanese-brush-painting.html This Japanese brush painting depicts the grape vine with fruit. The sumi painting with black and gray ink tones is mounted with bright yellow silk which hightens the elegance of this brush painting. Tue, 26 Jul 2011 14:27:00 GMT http://www.theartofcalligraphy.com/seascape-paintings.html Seascape paintings are a prefered subject of artist Nadja Van Ghelue. This example of her seascape paintings is a watercolor painting done with sumi and mineral blue depicting a striking cliff. Tue, 26 Jul 2011 14:18:23 GMT http://www.theartofcalligraphy.com/japanese-landscape-paintings.html Japanese landscape paintings are best known to us as landscape paintings in black and grey tones.In two of the Japanese landscape paintings the artist evokes the Serra Tramuntana of the island Majorca Tue, 26 Jul 2011 14:14:30 GMT http://www.theartofcalligraphy.com/mountain-paintings.html Mountain paintings are the soul of traditional Chinese and Japanese landscape painting, called Sansui, or Painting of Mountain and Water. Tue, 26 Jul 2011 14:11:13 GMT http://www.theartofcalligraphy.com/japanese-painting.html Japanese painting gallery shows the sumi painting of artist Nadja Van Ghelue. Trained in Japanese calligraphy she expands her calligraphic art into Japanese painting with lucid washes and brushwork. Tue, 26 Jul 2011 14:03:24 GMT http://www.theartofcalligraphy.com/chinese-watercolors.html Chinese watercolors are vegetable or mineral pigments bound with glue. Learn about the quality of traditional Chinese watercolors, their pigments and how to use them in Chinese watercolor paintings. Wed, 13 Jul 2011 10:07:39 GMT http://www.theartofcalligraphy.com/rice-paper.html 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. Wed, 13 Jul 2011 09:53:58 GMT http://www.theartofcalligraphy.com/ink-stone.html 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. Wed, 13 Jul 2011 09:48:48 GMT http://www.theartofcalligraphy.com/ink-stick.html 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. Wed, 13 Jul 2011 09:46:11 GMT http://www.theartofcalligraphy.com/calligraphy-brush.html 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. Wed, 13 Jul 2011 09:35:27 GMT http://www.theartofcalligraphy.com/japanese-calligraphy-supplies.html Practical guide on Japanese calligraphy supplies written with artistic passion and from personal experience leads the calligraphy practitioner into the vast world of Japanese calligraphy supplies. Wed, 13 Jul 2011 09:30:16 GMT http://www.theartofcalligraphy.com/artist-interview.html 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. Mon, 27 Jun 2011 23:10:17 GMT http://www.theartofcalligraphy.com/abstract-landscape-paintings.html Abstract landscape paintings in traditional Chinese and Japanese painting are no accidental abstract forms. They are rather keen simplifications which capture the essentials of mountains and rivers. Mon, 27 Jun 2011 22:56:35 GMT http://www.theartofcalligraphy.com/zen-saying-calligraphy.html The zen saying of zen master Joshu, kissako, is written on a deep blue hanging scroll by Nadja Van Ghelue. This Buddhist scroll is a lively invitation to the universal cup of the tea of enlightenment. Mon, 27 Jun 2011 22:50:41 GMT http://www.theartofcalligraphy.com/womanartist.html 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. Fri, 24 Jun 2011 22:56:04 GMT http://www.theartofcalligraphy.com/zen-heart-sutra-phonetic.html Zen heart sutra phonetic. Third part of the translation of each Japanese kanji into English. Reference guide for the practice of sutra copying and Japanese calligraphy. Fri, 24 Jun 2011 22:54:41 GMT http://www.theartofcalligraphy.com/sutracopying.html Sutra copying is a major Buddhist practice of contemporary artist Nadja Van Ghelue. She introduces you to shakyo, virtuous shodo, and to her own style of sutra writing with examples of the Heart Sutra Fri, 24 Jun 2011 22:47:46 GMT http://www.theartofcalligraphy.com/sumi-bookstore.html At the sumi e bookstore artist Nadja Van Ghelue reviews manuals and philosophical books on Chinese and Japanese painting. The hand picked selection of sumi e books guides you to buy the right books. Fri, 24 Jun 2011 22:43:54 GMT http://www.theartofcalligraphy.com/site-map.html Site map for the web of Japanese calligraphy of woman artist Nadja Van Ghelue Fri, 24 Jun 2011 22:39:52 GMT http://www.theartofcalligraphy.com/share-your-heart-sutra-copying.html If you want to share your pictures of your Heart Sutra copies you can show them at the Sutra Heart Copy Mountain, an artistic space created to make your Heart Sutra Copying Visible to the world. Fri, 24 Jun 2011 22:38:11 GMT http://www.theartofcalligraphy.com/shodo.html Shodo online art gallery shows inspiring shodo, Zen and Japanese calligraphy with vivid abstract beauty. Shodo art gallery to enjoy original artwork. Fri, 24 Jun 2011 22:37:35 GMT http://www.theartofcalligraphy.com/seven-virtues-of-bushido.html 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. Wed, 22 Jun 2011 23:03:52 GMT http://www.theartofcalligraphy.com/seal-script.html Seal script. Ancient Chinese calligraphy and resources. Wed, 22 Jun 2011 22:56:29 GMT http://www.theartofcalligraphy.com/reiki-symbols.html The reiki symbols shown are kanji symbols written by master calligrapher Nadja Van Ghelue. You will find the reiki symbols in standard, semicursive, fluent cursive and the ancient Japanese seal script Wed, 22 Jun 2011 22:50:50 GMT http://www.theartofcalligraphy.com/prajnaparamita.html Woman artist Nadja Van Ghelue pays homage to Prajnaparamita, the perfection of wisdom, in expressive Japanese calligraphy. She presents her art inspired on Buddhism and Zen at the shodoartgallery. Wed, 22 Jun 2011 22:44:13 GMT http://www.theartofcalligraphy.com/paramita-of-wisdom.html The paramita of wisdom is written in fluent cursive script by woman artist Nadja Van Ghelue after the calligrapher Wang Xizhi. The cursive style emphasizes the female aspect of prajnaparamita. Tue, 21 Jun 2011 00:22:36 GMT http://www.theartofcalligraphy.com/prajna.html Japanese calligraphy by woman artist Nadja Van Ghelue shows prajna, hannya in Japanese. This contemporary work transmits the joy of prajna, the jewel that shines ever more along the spiritual path. Tue, 21 Jun 2011 00:22:04 GMT http://www.theartofcalligraphy.com/ninja-kanji.html The ninja kanji has two parts: NIN means to hide, JA stands for person. Calligrapher Nadja Van Ghelue explains the ninja kanji in detail and shows a bright calligraphy written in semi-cursive script. Tue, 21 Jun 2011 00:13:11 GMT http://www.theartofcalligraphy.com/nature-paintings.html These nature paintings in spontaneous and lofty brushstrokes follow the sansui tradition of Chinese and Japanese painting and express the deep bond felt with nature as source of all creativity. Tue, 21 Jun 2011 00:08:25 GMT http://www.theartofcalligraphy.com/martial-arts-t-shirts.html Martial art t-shirts, hoodies, men's and women's apparel with original Japanese calligraphy that captures the essence of every martial art. These Japanese t-shirts make memorable gifts. Sat, 18 Jun 2011 15:33:17 GMT http://www.theartofcalligraphy.com/mantra.html The mantra of transcendent knowledge, the mystic spell brought alive in calligraphy of contemporary artist. Pictures of Buddhism, Japanese calligraphy at shodoartgallery. Fri, 17 Jun 2011 10:00:12 GMT http://www.theartofcalligraphy.com/kwanzeon.html Japanese Calligraphy of Kwanzeon by woman artist Nadja Van Ghelue. Artwork in vigorous kaisho evoking the Great Bodhisattva who embodies compassion and love. Contemporary calligraphy and dharma-art. Fri, 17 Jun 2011 09:51:37 GMT http://www.theartofcalligraphy.com/kanji.html The kanji gallery shows shodo art of Japanese calligraphy. You will find calligraphy with expressive kanji capturing the very essence of the dharma. Fri, 17 Jun 2011 09:48:40 GMT http://www.theartofcalligraphy.com/kanji-t-shirts.html Our kanji t-shirts are originally designed by artist Nadja Van Ghelue. Our unique designs stress the beauty of Japanese kanji symbols, and capture the creative power of kanji on kanji t- shirts. Fri, 17 Jun 2011 09:41:18 GMT http://www.theartofcalligraphy.com/kanji-symbols.html Kanji symbols are a fascinating world of images. I will introduce you to their rich history and symbolism. You will also find unique examples of Japanese calligraphy of the most popular kanji symbols. Fri, 17 Jun 2011 09:37:26 GMT http://www.theartofcalligraphy.com/kanji-love.html The kanji love consists of three clearly recognizable ideograms. Calligrapher Nadja Van Ghelue has brushed the kanji for love in different styles and explains the meaning of the separate parts. Thu, 16 Jun 2011 05:27:59 GMT http://www.theartofcalligraphy.com/kanji-calligraphy.html This kanji of loving kindness is a dynamic single character brushed on a Japanese hanging scroll. The spontaneous written kanji ai evokes a figure that moves forward full of love and generosity. Thu, 16 Jun 2011 05:23:36 GMT http://www.theartofcalligraphy.com/japanese-sumi-painting.html The Japanese sumi painting bookstore lists and comments some books that artist Nadja Van Ghelue recommends for studying the philosophical and aesthetical sources in the world of Japanese sumi painting Thu, 16 Jun 2011 05:18:33 GMT http://www.theartofcalligraphy.com/formisemptiness.html The essence of Buddhism Heart Sutra is depicted in Japanese calligraphy. In expressive calligraphic style woman artist Nadja Van Ghelue creates an abstract image of emptiness. See Shodo Art Gallery. Mon, 13 Jun 2011 14:52:30 GMT http://www.theartofcalligraphy.com/japanese-calligraphy-art.html Watch japanese calligraphy art video clips by artist and calligrapher Nadja Van Ghelue. Learn how to brush Japanese calligraphy with kanji clip art. Enjoy our arts video clips. Thu, 09 Jun 2011 04:53:16 GMT http://www.theartofcalligraphy.com/heartsutraforshakyo.html This calligraphy of the heart sutra will encourage you to practice sutra copying. Artist Nadja Van Ghelue shows you step by step how to practice brush meditation. Download the heart sutra for shakyo. Wed, 08 Jun 2011 18:38:39 GMT http://www.theartofcalligraphy.com/heartsutra.html Contemporary buddhist imagery of the heart sutra, the second turning of the Wheel of Dharma. Creative pilgrimage to the Vulture Peak in calligraphy artwork at the Shodo Art Gallery. Wed, 08 Jun 2011 18:35:52 GMT http://www.theartofcalligraphy.com/heart-sutra-in-japanese.html The heart sutra in Japanese explained. You will find the 270 kanji, the phonetic reading and the translation of each kanji. With this course you can copy and study the heart sutra in Japanese easily. Wed, 08 Jun 2011 18:33:21 GMT http://www.theartofcalligraphy.com/bushido-code.html Understand the bushido code with Inazo Nitobe's book, Bushido the Soul of Japan. It leads you into the world of Samurai and elaborates brillantly the bushido code, the animating spirit of samuraihood. Tue, 07 Jun 2011 07:47:03 GMT http://www.theartofcalligraphy.com/calligraphybooks-store.html 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 Tue, 07 Jun 2011 07:45:28 GMT