Introduction to Foundational Calligraphy
Capital letters and not die trying 2
A course by Leo Calderón , Graphic Designer and Calligrapher
About the video: Capital letters and not die trying 2
Overview
“In this video, we will end the learning of capital letters in foundational calligraphy.”
In this video lesson Leo Calderón addresses the topic: Capital letters and not die trying 2, 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 5 Uppercase ... Or how to practice them and not die trying Now it's the diagonal's turn. The base of the diagonals is exactly equal to V or short B. The difference is that their initial and final strokes They are totally straight. The same case occurs for W, always maintaining the difference of diagonals with V. Now, if we take the letter V as a base and invert it 180 degrees, We have the structure to build the letter A. Instead of leaving from this sector towards here, We do it in the opposite direction. From top to bottom. The difference of working a V with an A is in the following...”
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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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