Introduction to Italic Calligraphy

Development of the final piece

A course by Belén La Rivera , Graphic Designer and Typography Artist

Graphic Designer and Typography Artist. Tulsa, Chile.
Joined May 2014
98% positive reviews (133)
2,442 students
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About the video: Development of the final piece

Overview

“The time has come to write the final piece: here you will see that the surprises of ink and spontaneous movements are welcome.”

In this video lesson Belén La Rivera addresses the topic: Development of the final piece, which is part of the Domestika online course: Introduction to Italic Calligraphy. Learn to express yourself in italic letters by exploring shapes and variations.

Partial transcription of the video

“In this video. we'll begin drafting the final paper. I have a sheet with the grid ready and typically prepare two or three additional sheets as a suggestion. This setup allows flexibility and efficiency in my creative also with the grid. I do this to have more testing options. so I can create my calligraphic phrase. If I don't like it much. i can immediately make another copy. Thus... I choose my favorite from the two or three options and frame it. Before using the pen. i start with a fresh scrapbook paper to ensure a clean beginning. because I want it clean first. and second. if I fold it ...”

This transcript is automatically generated, so it may contain mistakes.


Course summary for: Introduction to Italic Calligraphy

  • Level: Beginner
  • 98% positive reviews (133)
  • 2442 students
  • 4 units
  • 21 lessons (4h 13m)
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    Calligraphy & Typography
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    Calligraphy

Belén La Rivera

Belén La Rivera
A course by Belén La Rivera

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Graphic Designer and Typography Artist

Belén La Rivera is a Chilean graphic designer and lover of good music and drawn letters.
She has been specializing in typography for branding for five years, and four years in calligraphy. She has worked in agencies in Chile and New York using the written word as a communication engine to express a message.

She has collaborated with the Department of Typographic Studies DET UC and Deutsch Inc NY, and her work has been exhibited at the Type Directors Club, the Society of Scribes, and the Tipos Latinos Biennial. She also edited the book El diseño que pasa inadvertido.


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Introduction to Italic Calligraphy. Calligraphy, and Typography course by Belén La Rivera

Introduction to Italic Calligraphy

A course by Belén La Rivera
Graphic Designer and Typography Artist. Tulsa, Chile.
Joined May 2014
  • 98% positive reviews (133)
  • 2,442 students