Words about Calligraphy

The pointed nib glides across the paper. Through pressure, strong, broad downstrokes are created, while the upstrokes, with their fine lines, form an appealing contrast. The steel nib takes flight, guided precisely by the hand. A wonderful writing instrument – so simple, yet so unrivalled in its quality.

The eyes are focused on each individual letter. Any distraction inevitably leads to mistakes and can be very frustrating. You focus, slowly shape each letter, enjoy it, guide the nib precisely to completion, and let it flow smoothly. At the same time, you turn inward, forget everything around you, drift away, and immerse yourself in the calm execution of the calligraphic design.

Calligraphy feels meditative. This is recurring feedback from my course participants who have this pleasant experience. It creates a double effect: the beauty of experiencing this art, which speaks to the senses and is balm for the mind and soul.

A noticeable increase can be observed in the number of people who seek and find refuge in calligraphy. There, they can experience stillness, together with many other positive aspects that help them regain balance in everyday life.

The wounded soul finds comfort and inner peace. Calligraphy can carry one through a crisis. People who are ill are distracted from their discomfort, and their thoughts are guided toward something else. The joy that arises from this contributes to recovery or can ease an illness.

In today’s hectic world, people long for peace and quiet. How wonderful it is for us calligraphers to swim against the current and experience how our art is gaining more and more appreciation among non-professionals.

Calligraphy is versatile and offers incredible possibilities. From stillness, it can move into dynamism, into an explosion that reflects emotions. A fascinating diversity opens up to the artist, continually providing new inspiration.

Calligraphy reflects the beauty of writing, which grows beyond itself and reaches other levels.

Calligraphy is an art that goes deep and reflects beauty as well as tranquility.