Modern Calligraphy: Creating Expressive Letterforms
Exploring Inks and Beautiful Papers 2
A course by Mathilda Lundin , Calligraphy Artist
About the video: Exploring Inks and Beautiful Papers 2
Overview
“In this lesson, I will finish explaining my preferred nibs and their properties. Then, I will move on to paper. ”
In this video lesson Mathilda Lundin addresses the topic: Exploring Inks and Beautiful Papers 2, 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
“Exploring Inks and Beautiful Papers The next one is a nib I enjoyed in the beginning. For me, it doesn't work that well, I never reach for this anymore, but it is one I recommend for beginners to try as their second nib because I know a lot of calligraphers use this all the time, and when I teach in person, about 10 out of 12 will love this. Nibs are a personal thing, some will work well for you, some won't. One great thing about this is because it has this bulbous shape, which is probably why it's called the Blue Pumpkin, even though the proper name is Brause 361, a lot of calligraphers fi...”
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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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