Introduction to Foundational Calligraphy
Let's prepare and take care of our tools
A course by Leo Calderón , Graphic Designer and Calligrapher
About the video: Let's prepare and take care of our tools
Overview
“In this lesson we will know in detail the tools to be used: from the use of calligraphic pen nibs and calligraphic markers, to the manufacture of a simple handmade tool that I offer as an alternative.”
In this video lesson Leo Calderón addresses the topic: Let's prepare and take care of our tools, which is part of the Domestika online course: Introduction to Foundational Calligraphy. Learn the basics of this style and explore the beauty behind it by creating your own calligraphy piece.
Partial transcription of the video
“Lesson 3 Tools In this lesson we will delve into the tools and materials that I use for foundational calligraphy exercises. First, the types of papers. From a greater to lesser degree of transparency, I have five types. The first is Bienfang brand, which is a type of fake parchment, which has a texture and a degree of transparency which is perfect to be able to perform different calligraphy works. In this foundational case. Look at the kind of transparency it has if I compare it with an image which is at the bottom Another type of paper that I recommend, is the Fabriano Ingres, In this case...”
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Course summary for: Introduction to Foundational Calligraphy
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Calligraphy
Leo Calderón
A course by Leo Calderón
A native of Chile, Leo Calderón is a graphic designer with a specialization in typography from the Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile and also a professor of design and typography at the Instituto Profesional AIEP in Santiago, Chile. He considers his forte to be in calligraphy and lettering, both arts perfected under the teachings of great experts and many years of practice.
With more than 8 years of experience in this trade, he has worked for internationally renowned brands such as Heineken, Visa, Ralph Lauren, Johnnie Walker, Vans, and Guess. Additionally, he has participated in multiple Bienales de Tipografía Latinoamericana in recent years, being recognized in the Emerging category for his typographic project, Picarona.
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