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 Thu, 04 Mar 2010 10:19:07 GMT Thu, 04 Mar 2010 10:19:07 GMT theartofcalligraphy.com 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. Thu, 04 Mar 2010 10:19:07 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. Thu, 04 Mar 2010 10:13:04 GMT http://www.theartofcalligraphy.com/heart-sutra-in-calligraphy.html The book The Heart Sutra In Calligraphy, a visual appreciation of the perfection of wisdom, shows a rare copy of the heart sutra in seal script, a captivating style of ancient Chinese calligraphy. Wed, 03 Mar 2010 11:24:57 GMT http://www.theartofcalligraphy.com/seal-script.html Seal script. Ancient Chinese calligraphy and resources. Wed, 03 Mar 2010 11:21:05 GMT http://www.theartofcalligraphy.com/japanese-sumi-painting.html Japanese sumi painting Fri, 26 Feb 2010 10:17:06 GMT http://www.theartofcalligraphy.com/sumi-bookstore.html At the sumi bookstore artist Nadja Van Ghelue reviews manuals and philosophical books on Chinese and Japanese painting. The handpicked selection of sumi books guides you to buy the right books online. Fri, 26 Feb 2010 10:09:43 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 calligaphy supplies. Wed, 24 Feb 2010 10:20:24 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. Mon, 22 Feb 2010 09:32:30 GMT http://www.theartofcalligraphy.com/heart-sutra-english.html Heart sutra English version. Second part of the translation of the heart sutra in Japanese into English. Reference guide for the practice of sutra copying and Japanese calligraphy. Mon, 22 Feb 2010 09:30:08 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. Mon, 22 Feb 2010 09:27:22 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 Mon, 22 Feb 2010 09:21:58 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. Thu, 18 Feb 2010 10:08:20 GMT http://www.theartofcalligraphy.com/gate-gate-paragate.html The gate gate paragate gallery offers calligraphy prints of the gate mantra.With three styles of Japanese calligraphy the artist has created a wave of visual wisdom energy of the gate paragate mantra. Thu, 18 Feb 2010 10:00:07 GMT http://www.theartofcalligraphy.com/site-map.html Site map for the web of Japanese calligraphy of woman artist Nadja Van Ghelue Mon, 15 Feb 2010 15:52:18 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 Wed, 10 Feb 2010 09:47:03 GMT http://www.theartofcalligraphy.com/introduction-workshop-to-heart-sutra-copying-in-seal-script.html A Canadian friend of mine gave an introduction workshop to Heart Sutra Copying in seal script to her meditation group. They originally planned to do Fri, 22 Jan 2010 16:59:45 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. Thu, 03 Dec 2009 10:12:19 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, 17 Nov 2009 15:48:32 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. Tue, 17 Nov 2009 15:26:46 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, 04 Nov 2009 10:30:35 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, 04 Nov 2009 10:28:25 GMT http://www.theartofcalligraphy.com/bushido-kanji.html 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. Wed, 04 Nov 2009 10:22:51 GMT http://www.theartofcalligraphy.com/in-dedication-of-jerry-s-life.html Hello Nadja, Thank you for your beautiful book,the Heart Sutra in Calligraphy. I was inspired by the seal script and did a painting of the heart Tue, 29 Sep 2009 08:26:07 GMT http://www.theartofcalligraphy.com/mu.html mu linocut on cartridge paper. gassho jxm Tue, 11 Aug 2009 08:33:04 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, 12 Jun 2009 08:57:37 GMT http://www.theartofcalligraphy.com/artlinks.html Woman artist Nadja Van Ghelue presents sites related to Japanese calligraphy, shodo, Japanese painting, Buddhist art, art directories and artists. Mon, 01 Jun 2009 16:09:03 GMT http://www.theartofcalligraphy.com/googleb43c1cce3277b564.html Thu, 21 May 2009 09:05:21 GMT http://www.theartofcalligraphy.com/heart-sutra-by-a-canadian-in-seal-script-style.html Here is my version in seal Tue, 12 May 2009 10:36:57 GMT http://www.theartofcalligraphy.com/heart-sutra-by-a-canadian.html I started copying the art sutra from Nadja's Book and web site few months ago during a retreat. One page at a time. I will continue my copying in Tue, 12 May 2009 10:36:14 GMT http://www.theartofcalligraphy.com/heart-sutra2.html Of all of the Sutras, this, the Heart Sutra holds a very special place in my heart. I started practicing Shakyo as part of my Zen practice. First Thu, 16 Apr 2009 08:46:22 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. Tue, 31 Mar 2009 14:11:07 GMT http://www.theartofcalligraphy.com/heart-sutra1.html Copy from Nadja's book, The Heart Sutra in Calligraphy Thank you, Sat, 28 Mar 2009 17:16:54 GMT http://www.theartofcalligraphy.com/heart-sutra.html Copy of Kim Chong-hui's Heart Sutra Thank you, Sat, 28 Mar 2009 17:16:03 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. Sat, 28 Mar 2009 07:54:41 GMT http://www.theartofcalligraphy.com/heart-sutra-in-seal-script.html After attending a workshop of Heart Sutra copying, I was so enthusiast that I put myself to work on this rather large Sutra copy. I can still remember Tue, 24 Mar 2009 17:50:59 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. Mon, 16 Mar 2009 15:43:58 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. Fri, 13 Mar 2009 15:41:35 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. Wed, 17 Dec 2008 12:17:03 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. Sun, 23 Nov 2008 11:16:54 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. Sun, 23 Nov 2008 11:14:24 GMT http://www.theartofcalligraphy.com/buddha.html This Japanese calligraphy depicts Buddha. The single kanji Sun, 23 Nov 2008 11:11:59 GMT http://www.theartofcalligraphy.com/calligraphy-books.html Calligraphy books on Chinese or Japanese calligraphy are indespensable to improve your practice of Japanese calligraphy. Read my reviews of my favourite calligraphy books before buying. Fri, 24 Oct 2008 16:36:49 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. Tue, 05 Feb 2008 11:39:27 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. Tue, 05 Feb 2008 10:28:15 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. Sat, 26 Jan 2008 19:53:38 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. Thu, 24 Jan 2008 15:34:13 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. Thu, 24 Jan 2008 15:32:14 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. Thu, 24 Jan 2008 15:30:32 GMT http://www.theartofcalligraphy.com/japanese-painting.html The Japanese painting gallery shows the sumi painting of artist Nadja Van Ghelue. Trained in Japanese calligraphy she expands her calligrafic art into Japanese painting with lucid washes and brushwork Wed, 23 Jan 2008 18:19:13 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. Wed, 23 Jan 2008 18:06:44 GMT