Calligraphic flourishes as ornament and illustrations.
Inspiration
A course by Panda , Graphic Designer and Illustrator
About the video: Inspiration
Overview
“Nobody is born knowing, that is why I want to tell you about some references that still inspire me with their work. ”
In this video lesson Panda addresses the topic: Inspiration, which is part of the Domestika online course: Calligraphic flourishes as ornament and illustrations.. Discover the basics, do practical exercises, and master calligraphic flourishes and learn how to apply them to your projects..
Partial transcription of the video
“In this lesson. i will talk about my influences. At university. i discovered the work of Herman Saff. a typographer and calligrapher whose typefaces always maintained a humanistic side. Safino. his typeface. ranks among my top calligraphic fonts. It features numerous gestural yet elegant strokes. making it truly captivating. Years later. i fell in love with Ricardo Rousselot. from whom I learned what to do and what not to do with flourishes. I would practice by closely observing his work. tracing each of his intricate strokes with my finger. I learned to fill spaces with curls. spirals. and...”
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Course summary for: Calligraphic flourishes as ornament and illustrations.
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Calligraphy & Typography -
Software
Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Photoshop -
Areas
Digital Lettering, Hand Lettering, Lettering

Panda
A course by Panda
Known professionally simply as Panda, Gerardo Ruiz Babsia is a renowned graphic designer and calligrapher with an outstanding track record in the design of logos and wine labels. With almost twelve years of experience in the sector, Panda has worked both in recognized studios and independently.
In addition to his professional work, he teaches at the Calligraphy Workshop at Champagnat University in Mendoza and participates in the Typography I course at the National University of San Juan.
His passion for teaching and commitment to calligraphy have led him to teach workshops and perform live calligraphy demonstrations, cementing his reputation in the field of graphic design and calligraphy.
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