Uncial Calligraphy for Beginners
Word and sentence construction
A course by Joaquín Seguí , Graphic Designer Specializing in Calligraphy
Joined December 2018
About the video: Word and sentence construction
Overview
“We will do a brief exercise in which I will write words in a single line to explain how interleading works and the space between words, and we will also see some generalities in the combination of different groups of letters.”
In this video lesson Joaquín Seguí addresses the topic: Word and sentence construction, 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
“Unit III Construction of words and phrases Now we will see what to consider to build words using these uncial letters, some rules or some tips, tips that you can follow to achieve an interlocutor who looks good in a text in uncial. Let's start writing text. I have my lines here as in the previous lesson already with the proportions of my pen and marked the angle. It's very important that have these elements marked when working to be able to respect them and achieve a uncial form that is quite correct. Choose the text we will choose to practice It's always a little difficult, so it's always ...”
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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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