Introduction to Flourishing for English Calligraphy

Introduction to Flourishing for English Calligraphy

“We have reached the end of the course. Thank you very much for your participation and your interest! I hope you have learned something new and that you can apply the techniques I have taught you to add elegant flourishes to your calligraphy. Remember to experiment with different media and supports to create different compositions. You can take my course project as a reference, but I encourage you to let your creativity run wild and create a unique and personal composition. There are infinite possibilities to decorate a word and a text! Below, I have summarized the essential steps to follow to develop your project: The card Choose who your dedication with flourishes will be addressed to and choose the envelope and the paper or cardboard for the card. Think about what sentence you want to write. You can use a phrase or theme that excites you.

The sketch Using a grid with guide lines, sketch the composition of the text in pencil. It's important to plan your flourishes and see if they work or not. Don't overload, keep harmony in mind and apply the rules you learned. The design Once the sketch is ready, transfer the design to the cardstock in pencil. You can use a light table. If you don't have one, using a window also works well. The inking Clean up the design using the brush pens and then carefully erase the pencil residue. The ornaments This part is optional. If you want to add more details to your design, you can complement your flourishes with botanical ornaments such as leaves or branches. Let yourself be carried away by your imagination! When your card is ready, share it on the forum by clicking on "Create your project". Do not forget to share both the final result and the phases of your work, adding images with a brief explanation. Finally, I want to encourage you to participate in the forum: comment on the work of your colleagues, contribute ideas and share your progress and doubts. I too will be there as often as possible to give you advice and answer your questions. I will be delighted to see your work and evolution. See you soon! ”

Partial transcription of the video

“Final project Dear student, it has been a pleasure that you have stayed until the end of the course. I want to thank you for taking the time and have the care to take your flourishes to the next level. Remember to experiment with different media and supports to be able to create different projects to which I propose and thus let your creativity fly. Remember that a word can be decorated with infinite possibilities, so the limit is set by you. It is important to plan the flourishes. This is how they work best within a composition. Remember that the purpose of them is to decorate, not to over...”

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Course summary for: Introduction to Flourishing for English Calligraphy

• Level: Beginner
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• 2465 students
• 5 units
• 16 lessons (2h 38m)
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• Category

  Calligraphy & Typography

• Areas

  Calligraphy, Hand Lettering, Lettering