Introduction to Calligraphy

Fundamentals and Techniques of Calligraphy

“We have reached the end of this Domestika course. I want to thank you for following my lessons and making this journey with me. Now is the time to share your final project with the whole community! I show you how to do it, so you can see all the steps in your creative process. First, present the sentence you want to write and explain the reason for your decision. In my case, I have chosen the following: "Love is giving what one does not have to someone who does not want or does not want", by J. Lacan. Decide how to place your writing on the sheet of paper. You can try to draw lines on the sheet to orient yourself in this choice. Then, draw the final lines on the paper with the ruler and protractor.

Write the draft of the sentence you have chosen, following the lines you have drawn. Now, go over the draft with the ink you chose to use for this project. As an optional step, you can add decorations to your sentence. Finally, erase the pencil lines on the paper (after the ink has dried well). Show the final result! I can't wait to admire your finished work. Remember to take a look at other people's projects as well: give some advice, leave your feedback and get your ideas around. Sharing is the best way to learn. I will also try to give you my opinion, but I ask you to be patient if I am not very present or if it will take a while before I can do it. If you like, you can also share your creation on Instagram, using the hashtag #GiorgioGaetaniDomestika ! Thanks again for taking this journey with me. Soon!”

Partial transcription of the video

“Final project Here we are at the end of this course. Take a moment now to look at the path you have taken and what you learned on the basics of English cursive. Now you are able to write letters and turn them into elegant words and it's all about your commitment. Do you remember the first lines you drew? Try to look at them now and see what improvements you have achieved without even realizing it. It's all a matter of practice. Now is the time to put everything you have learned into play. The final project of this course will be to write a sentence of at least ten words in English italics. ...”

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Course summary for: Introduction to Calligraphy

• Level: Beginner
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• 2452 students
• 5 units
• 24 lessons (5h 18m)
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• Category

  Calligraphy & Typography

• Areas

  Calligraphy