“Drinking Alone Under the Moon” — Hard-Pen Calligraphy by Tan Cheng, Age 15 草书 be honest and sincere

be honest and sincere

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

Trained in orthodox Regular Script under Sun Wenjia

The poem reflects the poet’s frustration and persistence when facing life’s obstacles—yet also his ultimate hope and grandeur of spirit

Artist:Yin Fanjia

“Drinking Alone Under the Moon” — Hard-Pen Calligraphy by Tan Cheng, Age 15 草书 be honest and sincereDescription : 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