Abstract:

This article takes “the same origin of calligraphy and painting” and “atmosphere of life and vitality” in Chinese painting and calligraphy as the starting point, then reviews the author’s techniques inherited from his mentor and his path to creation, and finally discusses the viewpoints and method of fusing calligraphy into painting, painting into calligraphy, and various brush and ink techniques. The article interprets not only the rules, depth and inclusiveness of calligraphy and Chinese painting, but also sketching and freehand brushwork, which calls for more attention to the spirit of brush and ink and the spirit of freehand brushwork in calligraphy and Chinese painting.

Key words: Chinese painting, calligraphy, atmosphere, the spirit, ideorealm