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Shodo: Introduction to Japanese Calligraphy

Seisho Clear Calligraphy

A course by RIE TAKEDA , Calligrapher, Artist, and Teacher

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13,190 students

Audio: English, Spanish

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About the video: Seisho Clear Calligraphy

Overview

“This is the final stage of practice. You would calligraphy through two Kanjis in one flow with clearer concentration. Combining the individual inner input of the characters together. You'd calligraphy your name and stamp on the best Seisho piece.”

In this video lesson RIE TAKEDA addresses the topic: Seisho Clear Calligraphy, which is part of the Domestika online course: Shodo: Introduction to Japanese Calligraphy. Calm your mind and find inner peace by understanding the philosophy and art of traditional Japanese writing.

Partial transcription of the video

“Sheisho Clear Calligraphy In this lesson I will guide you through the last phase of the Shodo calligraphy. You've done all the technical exercises. Now you should feel quite comfortable with your last piece. Now comes the sheisho. "Sheisho" means transparent calligraphy. It should be done with absolute motion, a clear mind. First of all, let me remind you the whole process again. First, you make sure you've got the nice, smooth ink. Prepare the paper with two lines as before. Check out if the brush is nicely soft and absorbed. Check your posture and loosen up your shoulders, elbows and wris...”

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Course summary for: Shodo: Introduction to Japanese Calligraphy

Level: Beginner
99% positive reviews (320)
13190 students
5 units
16 lessons (2h 13m)
12 downloads

Category
Calligraphy & Typography
Areas
Calligraphy

RIE TAKEDA

A course by RIE TAKEDA

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Calligrapher, Artist, and Teacher

Rie Takeda’s journey with the art of Shodo began at the age of five under the creative guidance of her grandmother, a distinguished GAYU calligrapher. She went on to study at the Gayu SHODO Calligraphy School, which laid the foundation for her artistic career.

She currently works as a freelance artist and professional calligrapher in the UK, Europe, and Japan. Her work has been displayed in numerous group and solo exhibitions throughout the globe. Rie also gives workshops and group lessons of her unique approach to calligraphy which combines Shodo and mindfulness.