English Calligraphy from A to Z
Materials and tools
A course by Bego Viñuela Galarraga , Calligrapher
Joined December 2014
About the video: Materials and tools
Overview
“In this lesson I will show you what are the necessary and basic tools for practice.”
In this video lesson Bego Viñuela Galarraga addresses the topic: Materials and tools, which is part of the Domestika online course: English Calligraphy from A to Z. Explore Copperplate script and revive the power of freehand lettering.
Partial transcription of the video
“Materials and Tools To me, this section on materials is the most beautiful. I'm going to introduce you to different methods and tools to get started. Which inks do we use for creating English calligraphy? In general, for any type of calligraphy, we need a diluted pigment with watercolors. If you have liquid watercolors already prepared, you can use them. If you like making and experimenting with your own colors, I recommend using a color palette to blend your own colors. The procedure would be to add a few drops of water, preferably distilled water so we don't contaminate the pans with lime...”
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Course summary for: English Calligraphy from A to Z
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Areas
Calligraphy

Bego Viñuela Galarraga
A course by Bego Viñuela Galarraga
Bego Viñuela studied Fine Arts at the UPV / EHU, where she discovered the world of calligraphy, something that motivated her to take a master's degree in advanced typography at the University of Barcelona (Spain). Passionate about learning, research, and experimentation with calligraphy, she has traveled the world developing her technique and learning from the best national and international teachers.
Since 2013 she teaches all the techniques and possibilities offered by this discipline in her study and school Calligraphy Bilbao. In addition to her work as a teacher, she works for different brands and also makes invitations for weddings and events.
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