Introduction to Flourishing for English Calligraphy
A course by Paola Gallegos , Calligraphy and Lettering Expert
Learn to enrich your English calligraphy using fine-tip brush pens and transform words into authentic works of art
Do you also believe that the way a text is presented is just as important as the words themselves? Paola Gallegos, also known as Calligraphilic, teaches you to turn an everyday phrase into something truly memorable with just a flick of the wrist.
In this online course, learn to add embellishments to English calligraphy using fine-tip brush pens. With Paola's help, combine technique, precision, and pen strokes to turn a blank page into a dance floor and see where the movement takes you!
What will you learn in this online course?
16 lessons & 30 downloads
- 100% positive reviews (86)
- 2,536 students
- 16 lessons (2h 38m)
- 30 additional resources (14 files)
- Online and at your own pace
- Available on the app
- Audio: Spanish, English, French, Italian, Portuguese, Turkish
- Spanish · English · Portuguese · German · French · Italian · Polish · Dutch · Turkish
- Level: Beginner
- Unlimited access forever
What is this course's project?
Create the calligraphy for a birthday card or envelope complete with embellishments.
Projects by course students
Who is this online course for?
Anyone with a passion for lettering or calligraphy who wants to add a touch of elegance to their writing using flourishes.
Requirements and materials
To take this course, all you need is fine-tip brush pens, blank paper, a pencil and eraser, and a few other materials that your teacher specifies during the course.
Reviews
Paola Gallegos
A course by Paola Gallegos
Paola Gallegos, also known as Calligraphilic, has a degree in tourism and is wildly passionate about anything to do with letters. She currently works as a calligrapher and lettering artist, and has been slowly gravitating towards italics since she can remember. During her studies she decided to specialize in English calligraphy, also known as Copperplate. It was then that she discovered and fell in love with flourishes.
As a content creator, her aim is to help hand-traced art maintain its value in the digital era. She also shares her knowledge with new generations through modern teaching methods without losing sight of the rules and regulations of traditional calligraphy. Throughout her career, she has collaborated with brands such as Claro, Cyzone Community, Staedtler, Artline, and Faber Castell.
Content
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U1
Introduction
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About Me
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Influences
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U2
The Materials
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What Is a Mini Brush Pen and How Does It Work?
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The Papers
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Calligraphic Grids
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U3
Flourishes: Introduction
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What Are Flourishes and Where to Add Them?
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Fundamental Principles of Flourishes
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Basic Relaxation and Warm-up Exercises
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U4
Flourishes: Lowercase and Uppercase
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Types of Lowercase Flourishes
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Lowercase: Entry and Exit Strokes
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Lowercase: Ascenders and Descenders
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Uppercase: Entry Strokes
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Uppercase: Exit Strokes
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U5
Creation of Flourishes
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Sketch and Preparation
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The Ornaments
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Blending with Brush Pens
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FP
Final project
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Introduction to Flourishing for English Calligraphy
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Corso molto bello spiegato bene insegnante bravissima
Hermoso curso, lleno de detalles explicados por Paola con calma y generosidad. Una experiencia reconfortante.
I love the arts of letters, calligraphy, lettering, all. It's a beautiful way to express your thoughts, feelings and to connect. I admire Paola and have been following her for a while in instagram. I loved this course, she is so professional and thorough. You learn. Also, I had the opportunity to know about Domestika, what a fabulous site! Many talented artists
Bien apprécié ce cours.
Excelente, como lo explica, el contenido , las herramientas... me encanto, la recomiendo muchísimo!