Introduction to Hebrew Calligraphy
The Black Ink Layout 3
A course by Allison Barclay (Avielah) , Certified Hebrew Scribe (Soferet)
About the video: The Black Ink Layout 3
Overview
“Now, I will progress to line six and model different spacing proportions. As you replicate this process, don't forget to keep checking the angle of your pen! The more you master the skills I present in this lesson, the more consistent your pen strokes will be. ”
In this video lesson Allison Barclay (Avielah) addresses the topic: The Black Ink Layout 3, which is part of the Domestika online course: Introduction to Hebrew Calligraphy. Create timeless letterforms by experimenting with calligraphy materials and exploring this ancient yet contemporary language.
Partial transcription of the video
“The Black Ink Layout Before we write the next line, I want to show you how line five looks now that we have narrowed each of the consonants except the letter shin, slightly compared to the other lines that we wrote previously. As you can see, the very square letters have a very different look from the slightly narrower letters. You might prefer the look of these letters to the ones that we wrote. In your final project, you might want to change the proportion. That's entirely up to you. Just as a precaution, because accidents do happen, always shut your ink when you are not actively writing....”
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Course summary for: Introduction to Hebrew Calligraphy
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Category
Calligraphy & Typography -
Areas
Calligraphy, Writing
Allison Barclay (Avielah)
A course by Allison Barclay (Avielah)
Allison Barclay is a traditionally-trained Jewish scribe (Soferet), meaning she is authorized to write the bible. She grew up in British Columbia but currently lives in London, England, and has been creative since she was old enough to hold a pencil. Inspired by Fiddler on the Roof, she began teaching herself Hebrew letters from an encyclopedia at just 10 years old and experimenting with calligraphy for fun, before studying at Victoria College of Art and Camosun College.
Allison later trained as a soferet. Since then, she has been commissioned to copy poetry and prayers, write and illustrate Jewish wedding contracts, and create pieces for exhibitions. Allison also teaches Hebrew lettering to others and is the first woman licensed to restore Torah scrolls that had survived the Holocaust for the Memorial Scrolls Trust in London.
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