adverb taking the 'to' particle, taru-adjective
in bold, vivid brush strokes
Describes calligraphy or ink painting executed with vigorous, flowing strokes that seem to drip with ink. Literary and somewhat rare; primarily used in artistic or poetic contexts.
His calligraphy, in bold and vivid brush strokes, overwhelms the viewer.
A dragon was painted with bold, ink-dripping brushwork.
筆力 refers to the power or strength of brushwork in general, while 墨痕淋漓 specifically emphasizes the vivid, ink-laden appearance of the strokes.
力作 is a broader term for a powerful or painstaking work, not limited to calligraphy or brushwork.
A yojijukugo combining 墨痕 (ink marks) and 淋漓 (dripping, overflowing). The exact historical derivation is uncertain, but it is conventionally associated with vivid, ink-saturated brushwork in East Asian calligraphy and painting.