Calligraphy and Rock n Roll

Alternative Materials

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

100% positive reviews (238)

3,449 students

Audio: Spanish

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About the video: Alternative Materials

Overview

“We see other types of inks with which to work, such as watercolor or Chinese bar ink (ink sumi), and other papers, such as watercolor.”

In this video lesson Ivan Castro addresses the topic: Alternative Materials, 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

“So far all we have done has been with the same brush and the same ink. Like we have not worried too much, of looking for other materials ... that give us different results. And that's what we're going to see now. So, actually, anything liquid. What can you put in a brush, is going to work for us. But let's see very basic things that will give us ... ... very different results, right? Something as simple as some boxes of watercolors. Using it with the brush we have used so far. But instead of filling it with ink, we have filled it with water. OK? We took out the ink, we washed it well and we...”

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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.