Uncial Calligraphy for Beginners
Practical concepts for making calligraphy
A course by Joaquín Seguí , Graphic Designer Specializing in Calligraphy
Joined December 2018
Joined December 2018
About the video: Practical concepts for making calligraphy
Overview
“I will explain the concept of stroke angle and how to hold the pen in the correct position. I will execute some strokes on paper at different angles and we will review the result. I will also draw some letters and we will review the result to explain the difference in the proportions.”
In this video lesson Joaquín Seguí addresses the topic: Practical concepts for making calligraphy, which is part of the Domestika online course: Uncial Calligraphy for Beginners. Learn to design modern letters that are full of personality.
Partial transcription of the video
“In this lesson. we will begin our exploration into using ink by working with a broad nib pen. We'll cover fundamental concepts essential for any calligraphy style executed with this type of pen. I'll demonstrate proper way to handle the pen. guide you through making various strokes. and introduce key aspects that you We'll engage in some exercises to practice. In this unit's resources. you have these two exercises laid out here on the table. We'll work through them and observe the outcomes. enhancing our understanding and skills The first exercise is... Steel requires some quite simple stro...”
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Course summary for: Uncial Calligraphy for Beginners
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Category
Calligraphy & Typography -
Software
Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Photoshop -
Areas
Calligraphy
Joaquín Seguí
A course by Joaquín Seguí
Originally from Argentina, Joaquín Seguí is a graphic designer specialized in calligraphy. He began working with calligraphy more than a decade ago and hasn't stopped developing and studying letters since. He uses calligraphy applied mainly to graphic design, editorial design, and advertising and divides his time between calligraphy and abstract art-oriented projects: two things he always felt were closely related
Joaquín has worked with clients such as Nike, Johnnie Walker, Hyatt, Dior, and Tiffany & Co., among others. He is also a teacher and has taught calligraphy at the university level and through various workshops.
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