Mr. Qi Gong is gentle and kind, indifferent to fame and fortune, tolerant and modest, and has been vigorously protecting and supporting talented young people. His inscription is undoubtedly to praise Tian Yingzhang. I studied calligraphy under my teacher and read Tian's "One word a day, one question a day". He said that the two brothers had been practicing calligraphy since childhood. At that time, my family was poor, but I loved calligraphy very much. At that time, ink and ink inkstones were a big expense for their family. In order to save money, they often go to the streets to pick up some waste paper and take it home to practice calligraphy. Both brothers are diligent and thoughtful. On the basis of Ou Yangxun's regular script, Tian Yingzhang added some ideas and characteristics of his own, and gradually formed his own calligraphy style. And spread calligraphy skills and theoretical knowledge through various media platforms, so that many people with zero foundation can also learn calligraphy. He is a man of the hour in contemporary calligraphy, especially in folk calligraphy.
My personal views on Mr. Qi Gong's inscription for Tian Yingzhang's Image Seal are as follows: there must be helplessness; Just like sighing has nothing to do with it! Calligraphy is too disciplined, and what is lost is the changing atmosphere of calligraphy and the aura of works.
Just like when the troops under review raised the national flag, the soldiers swaggered, spirited and full of energy, showing the military soul of a big country. Tian teacher wrote letters of appointment, awards and scripture records in regular script. They are all very well-behaved, very organized and will be particularly eye-catching; But if you write calligraphy works, the brushwork, ink method and composition will not change. Just like printing, calligraphy works will lack vitality, don't you think? If soldiers step out of the parade ground on any occasion, it is naturally inappropriate!
Whether it is calligraphy or painting, once a calligrapher has formed his own style, it is difficult to "self-deny" or "self-surpass". Even Mr. Qi Gong, a master of calligraphy, can only face Mr. Tian Yingzhang's works and give us the inscription "Ruyin", which makes us feel a little helpless! The art of calligraphy is extensive and profound, allowing various forms to exist and prospering the great cause of calligraphy. It is a good thing to have calligraphy inheritance, but the art of calligraphy should keep up with the times, innovate in inheritance and prosper in innovation!