Calligraphy and Rock n Roll

First letters. Families of the ny the a

A course by Ivan Castro , Graphic designer specialized in calligraphy and lettering

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3,449 students

Audio: Spanish

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About the video: First letters. Families of the ny the a

Overview

“After seeing the basic lines, we go to see the first forms of letters. The family of the n (n, h, m, u, y, r, y, t) has a zig-zag movement. Remember not to do with round bridges! The same for the family of a (a, d, b, g, q, p), let's make angular forms. The a is not a ball with a stick, but has a more square shape. And in one stroke, please!”

In this video lesson Ivan Castro addresses the topic: First letters. Families of the ny the a, which is part of the Domestika online course: Calligraphy and Rock n Roll. Make a logo for that band you hate with a clear brush stroke.

Partial transcription of the video

“[Music] [Music continues] Well then we made these thick and thin strokes that I ordered and this actually, basically is the shape of a letter N. Although for the cleaning between the ... the cleanness of the deliveries between the thick and thin strokes is absolute, there is a little bit that we have to have in account, a little barter that I have not explained to you but that I am going to solve right away. Let's go to see, if we come here up, I'm going to make it bigger so we can see it more clear, okay? If we come up here, we press, go down and now we raise the brush, right ?, actually t...”

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Course summary for: Calligraphy and Rock n Roll

Level: Beginner
100% positive reviews (238)
3449 students
4 units
15 lessons (2h 1m)
17 downloads

Category
Calligraphy & Typography
Software
Adobe Illustrator
Areas
Calligraphy

Ivan Castro

A course by Ivan Castro

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Graphic designer specialized in calligraphy and lettering

Ivan Castro's interest in the forms of letters manifests as a child; a passion that has become his work through calligraphy, typography and lettering. On this subject he has recently published the manual The ABC of Lettering , in which he explains the concepts and techniques necessary to master this discipline.

From his studio near Barcelona he works for clients from all over the world, an occupation that is compatible with teaching in schools like Elisava, BAU or Visions and conferences and workshops in different places.