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If you do
not know the exact number of Chinese characters for your request or the
size of each character, it's
not advisable to choose U.S. standard frame size, say 5" x 5"
or 14" x 11", to confine the characters to fit into a
predetermined size.
In
contrast to Western calligraphy, Chinese calligraphers write more freely
to express the artistic spirit and do not pursue font-like or mechanical
uniformity. Considering the spacing between each Chinese character and
different Chinese calligraphy styles, it's strongly recommended that:
(1)
You enter your preferred Chinese character size and then Joshua
will let you know the approximate dimension of the paper. The
paper can be trimmed later per your request or per the calligrapher's
suggestion. The
price of custom calligraphy work (not including mounting or scrolls) is
based on the size and number of Chinese characters, not paper size.
or
(2)
You may enter your preferred paper size and Joshua will select
the size of the characters. If
you are not looking for mounting or a scroll, the paper size will not
increase the price.
However,
if you are looking for mounting or scrolls, their prices are based on
the paper size.
Due
to many artistic and technical considerations, it's not advisable to
designate the layout and size of Chinese characters to fit a standard
frame size. Even the characters of the current Standard Style are not
perfectly square. To
designate certain Chinese calligraphy styles or certain number of
Chinese characters to fit into a certain size of paper or a frame
without considering other factors will most likely distort the artistic
quality.
In
a word, if you are looking for a custom Chinese calligraphy work that is
more artistically done, we have to consider at least the sizes of the
characters, spacing, paper, and calligraphy style, not merely the
standard frame size.
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