Learn Japanese Calligraphy
Shodo Lessons - Kanji Writing #01

In this first video of the Kanji Writing Series we take a look at the Kanji of EI (永)meaning eternity. This kanji is very important in the practice of Shodo; it is the foundation of the EIJI HAPPOU (永字八法) or the Eight Principles of EI. EI contains the 8 basics strokes found in all Kanji. Mastery of EI is essential in learning Shodo.
After watching this video you can download on the website the PDF file with the Kanji in the gridded red box. The grid is used to learn composition and proportion.

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Music:
"Opium", Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)