Calligraphy Specialization: Cross-Cultural Techniques and Styles

Overview

“After obtaining the sensation of lightness with its basic movement, I'm going to present two basic brushing techniques: side brushing and direct brushing in various combinations. Focusing on the brush's detailed contacts and the differences between the two also combine conscious inhalation and exhalation.”

In this video lesson Domestika addresses the topic: Foundational Strokes , which is part of the Domestika online course: Calligraphy Specialization: Cross-Cultural Techniques and Styles. Explore modern calligraphy techniques, expressive lettering styles, and creative compositions to develop your own calligraphic style.

Partial transcription of the video

“Foundational Strokes In this lesson I'm going to show you two foundational strokes. They're called side brushing and direct brushing. If you'd like to practice these strokes with me, you can print out the template that you will find in Additional Resources. The first foundational stroke is side-brushing called "sokuhitsu". And the second one is direct brushing, called "chokuhitsu". We are going to start the side brushing in horizontal. As you can see, my template has three types of side brushing. The first one is straight, and the second one is bending upwards, and the last one is bending d...”

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Course summary for: Calligraphy Specialization: Cross-Cultural Techniques and Styles

• Level: Beginner
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• 192 students
• 7 units
• 90 lessons (15h 27m)
• 50 downloads

• Category

  Calligraphy & Typography

• Areas

  Calligraphy, Hand Lettering, Lettering