“The Difficulties of the Journey” — Hard-Pen Calligraphy by Dong Yuxi, Age 9 行书 The calligraphy demonstrates neat structure

The calligraphy demonstrates neat structure and clear strokes

Senior Lecturer at the China Hard-pen Calligraphy Association

Two golden orioles sing amidst the green willows

Left (上联): 家有芝兰风采太和 (When the household holds virtue

harmony and prosperity flourish)

“The Difficulties of the Journey” — Hard-Pen Calligraphy by Dong Yuxi, Age 9 行书 The calligraphy demonstrates neat structureDescription : This hard pen calligraphy piece by Dong Yuxi, a 9 year old student from Beijing, presents the powerful Tang dynasty poem Xing Lu Nan (The Difficulties of the Journey) by Li Bai. The poem reflects the poets frustration and persistence when facing lifes obstaclesyet also his ultimate hope and grandeur of spirit. The childs steady and expressive regular script captures this emotional arc with clarity and conviction beyond her age. The road