Calligraphy and Rock n Roll
Variations
A course by Ivan Castro , Graphic designer specialized in calligraphy and lettering
Joined February 2014
About the video: Variations
Overview
“In this video we see variations in the form of the letter starting from the formal structure that we have learned in the previous lesson, looking for more personal forms although working with the same brush.”
In this video lesson Ivan Castro addresses the topic: Variations, 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) In unit 2 we have worked with with the italic alphabet in its version as more ... more controlled, and more rigid, and more formal The meaning of unit 3 is going to be Learn to channel that energy we have learned with the most formal italics and derive it into something a little more personal and more expressive. So, simply with the same paper, with the same tool but slightly varying the structure of the letter And the pressure, we can get very different results. Let's see some of those versions of the italics. Simply if we do the same but we forget the pattern and we move the basel...”
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Course summary for: Calligraphy and Rock n Roll
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Category
Calligraphy & Typography -
Software
Adobe Illustrator -
Areas
Calligraphy

Ivan Castro
A course by Ivan Castro
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.
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