“Drinking Alone Under the Moon” — Hard-Pen Calligraphy by Tan Cheng, Age 15 草书 The first line encourages one

The first line encourages one to live without shame by doing righteous deeds

the path of study is never-ending

a Ming Dynasty text on the philosophy and technique of calligraphy

Chinese Institute of Regular Script Art

features the renowned poem “Niannu Jiao: Nostalgic for the Ancient Battlefield at Red Cliff” by Su Shi of the Song Dynasty

“Drinking Alone Under the Moon” — Hard-Pen Calligraphy by Tan Cheng, Age 15 草书 The first line encourages oneDescription : This hard pen calligraphy work by Tan Cheng, a 15 year old calligrapher from Beijing, features the beloved Tang dynasty poem Drinking Alone Under the Moon by Li Bai. In this poetic piece, Li Bai imagines drinking alone, accompanied only by the moon and his shadow reflecting both solitude and cosmic companionship. Tans regular script is confident and measured, demonstrating a solid foundation and a reflective engagement with the spirit of