Modern Calligraphy: Creating Expressive Letterforms

Caring For Your Tools and Your Practice

A course by Mathilda Lundin , Calligraphy Artist

100% positive reviews (36)

1,405 students

Audio: English, Spanish

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About the video: Caring For Your Tools and Your Practice

Overview

“In this final lesson, I will discuss how to take care of your tools and apply good calligraphy practice.”

In this video lesson Mathilda Lundin addresses the topic: Caring For Your Tools and Your Practice, 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

“Caring For Your Tools and Your Practice In this lesson, I’ll talk a bit about how to take care of your tools so that they will last longer. I'll also talk a bit about how to set yourself up for a great calligraphy practice. I don't do anything fancy with the tools. I'm very strict about cleaning the nibs thoroughly. Whenever I'm finished or if I'm taking a longer break, I'll rinse the nib off in the sink and I'll get a toothbrush that I use to scrub it clean. I then dry it and store it separately to my pen holder. I store them separately because, especially if you're using a metal flange an...”

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Course summary for: Modern Calligraphy: Creating Expressive Letterforms

Level: Beginner
100% positive reviews (36)
1405 students
4 units
17 lessons (3h 11m)
3 downloads

Category
Calligraphy & Typography
Areas
Calligraphy, Hand Lettering, Lettering

Mathilda Lundin

A course by Mathilda Lundin

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Calligraphy Artist

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.