Tian Yongtao

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Tian Yongtao, male, born in 1997, from Dejiang County, Guizhou Province, graduated from the Calligraphy major at Guizhou Minzu University, member of the China Penmanship Association, awarded the title of "Outstanding Penman in Commemoration of the 100th Anniversary of the May Fourth Movement," with works published in Chinese Seal Carving · Steel Pen Calligraphy. Since childhood, I have been passionate about calligraphy, especially steel pen calligraphy; I recall that in my youth, I often practiced writing on blackboards during free time. Whenever I managed to produce one or two satisfactory characters, I would feel delighted and content. My formal entry into calligraphy began in my senior year of high school, when I was fortunate enough to learn under a master teacher, after which my skills began to improve. Initially, I studied the style of Ouyang Xun, emulating his balanced yet forceful brushwork and dynamic structure as my foundation. Over time, I progressed to practicing small regular script. My master said: “The ultimate masters of calligraphy are Wang Xizhi and Wang Xianzhi, with the Wei-Jin period as the root. However, beginners who directly study Wei-Jin styles often become confused; it is better to first study later styles before returning to trace back to the Two Wangs. Moreover, one should emulate the brush rather than the engraved stone.” Thus, I began with Ming dynasty calligraphers. I first studied Wang Chong, while also exploring Wen Zhengming—learning Wang’s compositional forms and Wen’s brush techniques, thereby integrating the strengths of both. Later, I returned to the roots, studying Wang Xizhi’s Huangting Jing, marveling at the elegance and subtlety of its brushwork and structure. I practiced it relentlessly, unable to put it down. After prolonged study, I turned to Zhong Yao, drawn to the noble, classical beauty of his Xuanshi Tie, striving to internalize and replicate it daily, achieving steady progress. Awards: First "Moidian Cup" National Youth Steel Pen Calligraphy Exhibition — Teacher Category (Special Prize) 12th China Steel Pen Calligraphy Competition "Yubang Cup" (Second Prize) First Dejiang County "Tian Qiu Cup" Calligraphy Exhibition (Third Prize) First "Xinhe Cup" National Steel Pen Calligraphy Competition for Su Dongpo's Poetry and Prose (Third Prize) Third National "Three Brushes" Calligraphy Exhibition (Third Prize) Second "Yidao Yaji Cup" National Steel Pen Calligraphy Exhibition (Top 100 Calligraphers) Fifth China Steel Pen Calligraphy Open Competition "Pinhantang Cup" (Merit Award) Second "Zuiwengting Award" National Steel Pen Calligraphy Exhibition (Merit Award) 2018 Wuxu National Spring Festival Couplets Calligraphy Exhibition (Selected) National Steel Pen Calligraphy Exhibition Commemorating the 40th Anniversary of Reform and Opening-up (Selected) Second "Chinese Characters, Chinese Style" National Large-Scale Calligraphy Competition (Selected) Guangxi Large-Scale Calligraphy Exhibition "Celebrating the 70th Anniversary of the Founding of New China · Building Magnificent Guangxi" (Selected) Sixth Guizhou Provincial University Calligraphy Exchange Meeting (Selected) Invitation Exhibition of Outstanding National Steel Pen Calligraphers and New Talents Commemorating the 70th Anniversary of the Founding of New China, Fubao Yin She Cup (Selected) Fourth "Bimo Xianfeng Cup" National Steel Pen Calligraphy Competition (Selected) First "Jiyang Wenzhi" National Youth Large-Scale Calligraphy Exhibition (Selected)

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