Modern Calligraphy: Creating Expressive Letterforms
Numbers and Symbols
A course by Mathilda Lundin , Calligraphy Artist
About the video: Numbers and Symbols
Overview
“In this lesson, you will learn how to do numbers and a couple of symbols with your nib. In some compositions, these can be as important as the letters. So let's make sure you can do them beautifully.”
In this video lesson Mathilda Lundin addresses the topic: Numbers and Symbols, which is part of the Domestika online course: Modern Calligraphy: Creating Expressive Letterforms. Celebrate the art of calligraphy, using a traditional nib pen and ink with modern techniques to discover your own creative style.
Partial transcription of the video
“Numbers and Symbols In this lesson, I'll demonstrate some symbols and numbers so if you're doing something like envelopes or beautiful happy birthday cards, you'll have some beautiful numbers that can accompany your letters. Let's start with the numbers. Zero. A simple oval we practised a lot. One, a thick down, and a light bar across. Two. Three has a similar start. Down, loop. Four, I start with a thick that goes lighter, across, then a thick downstroke. Five. Up. Here, I went from a thick to a thin. Six. Seven. A thick. Eight, I go around, a thick, up, and then I bring this up a bit. Nin...”
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Course summary for: Modern Calligraphy: Creating Expressive Letterforms
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Category
Calligraphy & Typography -
Areas
Calligraphy, Hand Lettering, Lettering
Mathilda Lundin
A course by Mathilda Lundin
Mathilda Lundin is a calligraphy artist, hand engraver, and designer. Growing up in Sweden, she loved drawing and crafts, and eventually went on to study advertising and visual communication at university. After graduating, she moved to London, where she worked as a designer in digital agencies. Mathilda first fell in love with pointed pen calligraphy after attending a workshop in 2014. After being asked to teach the craft to others, she decided to pursue her passion for calligraphy as a career.
A few years later, Mathilda set up her own calligraphy studio in London, where she works on commissions for luxury brands and individuals around the world. She also personalizes gifts and teaches workshops on the art form. Mathilda has worked on projects for events like The Queen’s Polo for Cartier, and created personalized items and packaging for brands like L.K Bennet, Paperchase, and Goop.
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