Calligraphic flourishes as ornament and illustrations.
Basic exercises: spirals, changes of direction and crossovers
A course by Panda , Graphic Designer and Illustrator
About the video: Basic exercises: spirals, changes of direction and crossovers
Overview
“You will see some simple exercises that will help you loosen your hand and practice basic movements to be more precise and spontaneous when drawing flourishes. ”
In this video lesson Panda addresses the topic: Basic exercises: spirals, changes of direction and crossovers, 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 you will see some basic exercises that will help you achieve more spontaneous and fluid movements when drawing flourishes. For this task we will start working on a blank piece of paper. We are going to draw some lines 2.5 cm high, leaving 1 cm of separation between row and row. We are going to try to make these curlers equidistant, that between them there is the same blank space. We are going to try to make these lines equidistant, that between them there is the same blank space. We are going to try to make all the curls we make equidistant, Like for example all these that I ...”
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Course summary for: Calligraphic flourishes as ornament and illustrations.
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Category
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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