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Fine Asian Calligraphy Artworks by Green Dragon Arts.

It is simple to place a calligraphy order.

Steps to order Calligraphy:

1. Fill out an order form or send us an email.

2. We will respond via email and let you know exactly how much it will cost.

3. You confirm your order and send payment.

Do not hesitate to contact us if you have any questions.

There are "Order" buttons throughout our website, when you see something that you like just click on the button to bring out the order form. We will reply with how much it will cost and once you confirm your order we are on our way! If you want something special or just not real sure then just click on the "Order Help" button above and send me a quick note with what you are looking for or thinking about and I'll work with you from there.

That's it!!!

Tell you more about what is available and what to consider when deciding on a Chinese Calligraphy art piece?

Deciding on Calligraphy and need Ideas
Calligraphy Style
Size
Paper, Ink, Mount, Mat
Your Special Requirements

How can the artwork be customized?

Besides the Asian Characters you may also specify the following:

Should I have my artwork mounted, matted?

Artwork matting - Our Calligraphy ToGo special includes matting of the artwork. Matting is available in many colors (see mat colors). Matting is a good way of finishing off an artwork for a gift without the added cost of a frame. If your artwork is a gift and is to be shipped directly to the recipient, we suggest that it be matted. At Green Dragon Arts we have two standard sizes 11x14 mats ( for 8x10 artwork) and 8x10 mats (5x7 artwork), all frame shops also do matting and can usually mat non-standard sizes.

Artwork mounted - Mounting involves the adhering of the artwork on to a heavy weight backboard. Mounting is usually on necessary if the artwork is created on very thing paper. While Green Dragon Arts at times use very thin paper (usually at the request of our customer), the paper that we use most and prefer to use is a heavy weight acid free art quality paper. Mounting provides protection to the artwork as well removes the waves (wrinkles) due to the ink. ( see also our section on inks) by forcing the artwork on to a flat surface.

Artwork Only - This includes just the artwork. This option is available to allow our customers to put on their own unique finishing touches, i.e. framing, matting etc. Note that this is "unfinished". One thing to consider is that until mounted or framed the artwork may not lay flat. This is due to the interaction between the paper and the traditional ink that we use, this is significant when either the paper used is thin or the characters written are large.

Not sure or Need some ideas?

Check out our Catalog of Calligraphy for ideas or go to our short introduction on Chinese Calligraphy. In our calligraphy catalog you will find an extensive collection of some of the most popular calligraphy artwork that Green Dragon Arts has created

What word or phrase do you want on the artwork?

You can choose from our extensive catalog of phrases, we can work with you to develop a special phrase or you can provide your own copy..

Can you translate what I have in English to Chinese calligraphy?

Yes we can. However, the accuracy of the translation varies with the complexity of the thought being expressed. Simple expressions and things are usually not a problem, for example translating a simple expression like "Happy Birthday" is not a problem. For complex thoughts, ideas and expression that may have multiple meaning even in English, the chances of an incorrect translation also increases. For instance poems in English that have subtle meanings are very difficult to translate.

What if I have the Chinese word in English?

Chinese words translated phonetically into English may not translate back to the original word. For example the name "Wong", is a very common Chinese family name but there are actually two Chinese family names that would translate to the English "Wong". So if we were asked to write the Chinese charactor for Wong we would not not know with it would be.

What if I have the actual Chinese Characters?

This is the only way to ensure an exact duplication of what you want in Chinese calligraphy. If you have the characters as an attachment please send with your order form. Green Dragon Arts also has the ability to read most Asian fonts.

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What calligraphy styles are available?

We have categorized calligraphy into three styles: Classic, Semi Cursive and Cursive. For good examples of these three styles, see our Dragon Series. If you don't specify the style Tsai Yung will choose one that he feels is most appropriate.

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What should be the size of the artwork?

In general, the largest size artwork that we create is 11"x14". Artwork size is the size of paper that the calligraphy is created on. When specifying the artwork size please provide the width and height desired.

When deciding on a size consider the following:

The number of characters that will be on the artwork. Remember, for the same size paper, the more characters means each character will be smaller. Also account for some space along the border for framing or matting.
Framing - Standard size works are less expensive to frame
Location - This where the artwork will be displayed and how far away from the artwork most people will view it from.

Can I specify the size of the calligraphy character?

If you need a specific size character please let us know that you are giviing us the character size. You can specify either the height or the width of the character. For example if you give us the height, the width of the character will be whatever it needs to be for it to be in proper proportion to the height.

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What if I have special requirements?

We are here to help. We will accommodate you the best we can.

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Prices are subject to change without notice and does not include shipping charges.

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