Calligraphy Specialization: Cross-Cultural Techniques and Styles

Overview

“Now that the pencil markings have been set, it's time to apply the golden ink! I will show you how to do this using a narrow nib. ”

In this video lesson Domestika addresses the topic: Working on the Vowels 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

“If you use a calligraphy pen or nib, that has a broad edge. use one that's much narrower than the one that we used for the letters. And... When you come to make The dots. Just hold the pen how it feels most comfortable for you, and just make a little circle shape. But when it comes to making the vowels that are either a vertical line or horizontal line, then make sure that you hold the broad edge in line with the line that you are making. So for a flat vowel, which is this horizontal line, make sure that the nib is held horizontally. And likewise, for the vowel that is shaped rather like a ...”

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

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

• Category

  Calligraphy & Typography

• Areas

  Calligraphy, Hand Lettering, Lettering