Introduction to Foundational Calligraphy
Diagonal sister letters
A course by Leo Calderón , Graphic Designer and Calligrapher
About the video: Diagonal sister letters
Overview
“If the lines and curves were not enough, now the tiny diagonal sisters (v, w, y, z, k, x) are added; With this group you can refine details of shapes and spaces to work with all kinds of words, without limitations, maintaining the spacing exercises practiced previously.”
In this video lesson Leo Calderón addresses the topic: Diagonal sister letters, 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
“Now we will continue with the expert-level alphabet. where we'll practice diagonal letters. Before we start with the letters. we'll do a small exercise to calibrate our diagonals. Always working within the block. and respecting the 30-degree angle. we'll start by crafting zigzag modules. This ensures a diagonal line moves downward smoothly and evenly. And for the other part. draw a line diagonally. making sure it consistently runs from the top of the page to Drawing the line upwards causes the pen to resist against the paper. which can lead to ink splattering or bending the nib's tip. disru...”
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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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