Calligraphy Specialization: Cross-Cultural Techniques and Styles

Overview

“Here, I will continue to demonstrate how to apply the blank ink to the bones of your text, holding the bronze-tipped nib at a 60-degree angle. You will learn tips and tricks to ensure the ink flows smoothly.”

In this video lesson Domestika addresses the topic: The Black Ink Layout 2, 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

“The Black Ink Layout Remember when you're writing the letter peh that you need to have the bottom stroke below the bottom baseline. Otherwise, there won't be enough room for the tongue stroke. While writing the letter gimel, remember to make a nice, strong connection between the downstroke and the foot, but don't come too close because if you are missing this little space here, then it will look like the letter nun. Likewise, when writing the letter dalet, make sure you have enough space for the ear. When you have a descending stroke next to a letter that also has a descender on an angle, l...”

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

• Level: Beginner
• 100% positive reviews (2)
• 192 students
• 7 units
• 90 lessons (15h 27m)
• 50 downloads

• Category

  Calligraphy & Typography

• Areas

  Calligraphy, Hand Lettering, Lettering