Calligraphy and Rock n Roll
A course by Ivan CastroDesigner grafic specializat în caligrafie și lettering
A course by Ivan Castro, Designer grafic specializat în caligrafie și lettering
Make a logo for that band you hate with a clear brush stroke
In this course you will learn techniques of calligraphy with a brush by Ivan Castro. You will make the logo of a group that is not necessarily your favorite, exploring the possibilities and the expressivity of the calligraphic brush to adapt it to the aesthetic language of the musician you choose for your project.
Ce vei învăța în acest curs online?
1 lecție & 1 descărcare
Description of materials
1 minut, 1 secundă
Basic strokes and first exercises
1 minut, 1 secundă
First letters. Families of the ny the a
1 minut, 1 secundă
More families of letters, round and diagonal
1 minut, 1 secundă
Linked writing and alternative forms
1 minut, 1 secundă
Capital letters
1 minut, 1 secundă
Ce include acest curs?
Brush lettering is a technique that allows you to approach calligraphy in a comfortable and satisfactory way, and you can get apparent results from the first moment. However, the idea of the course is not to do something that "looks nice", but it will have a great influence on the technique and the formal structure of the lyrics. Once this formal basis is assimilated, we will proceed to make more personal and experimental variations of it in order to work on the final project. The course will be accompanied by different references, resources and materials that will help you create your logo, through a simple and effective learning system.
Recommended software & tools for this course
What is this course's project?
Make a logo of a music group that we do not like too much by calligraphy with a brush.
Proiecte ale studenților cursului
Who is this online course for?
The course is aimed at people interested in calligraphy as a method of expression and applied to graphic design.
Requirements and materials
It is not necessary to have previous experience in calligraphy. Basic knowledge of typography and digital retouching are appreciated.
Basic materials: Pentel Aquash rechargeable brush, ink for fountain pen, paper. Photoshop, Illustrator, scanner.
Recenzii
- 3 luni în urmă
A unique and inspiring course! I learned how to use brush calligraphy more expressively and transform lettering into a visual identity project. Ivan Castro’s teaching style is clear, practical, and encourages experimentation.
- 7 luni în urmă
Great course! I also have his other course on Domestika and his book "The ABC of Custom Lettering". Follow his instructions, show up and practice! No way around the latter no matter who is teaching you. And I do like Ivan's sense of humour.
- 1 an în urmă
Directo al grano. Un maestro en la materia, vale la pena escuchar y aprender de su enfoque sobre la caligrafía.
- 2 ani în urmă
Excelente curso!
- 2 ani în urmă
I recommend this course a lot, we can learn from this brush technique that is absolutely great! and the teacher is very eloquent
Conţinut
- U 1
Introduction, history and materials
- Introduction
- Historic context
- Description of materials
- U 2
Development of the formal basic alphabet
- Basic strokes and first exercises
- First letters. Families of the ny the a
- More families of letters, round and diagonal
- Linked writing and alternative forms
- Capital letters
- U 3
Variations
- Variations
- Alternative Materials
- Exploration of Expressiveness
- U 4
Development of the logo
- Project Statement
- First Proposals
- Development of the Final Logo
- Digitization and cleaning of the logo
- FP
Proiect final
- Calligraphy and Rock'n'Roll
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Întrebări frecvente
You’ll master brush calligraphy techniques—from basic strokes, pressure, and angle, to composing italic cursive letters, designing logos, and digitizing your work.
This course is aimed at those with basic calligraphy knowledge, covering everything from fundamental to advanced techniques—perfect for intermediate learners.
You’ll need a brush, calligraphy-friendly ink, suitable paper, calligraphy guidelines, and ideally a fiber-tip pen or refillable brush pen. Traditional Chinese ink is not recommended.
A flat nib pen creates thick and thin strokes depending on the angle, while a brush lets you vary thickness by applying pressure, offering more expressiveness and style variety.
Yes, the course teaches creative techniques to design calligraphic logos tailored to musical groups, blending expressive and visual principles.
By adjusting brush pressure: light pressure makes thin lines, heavier pressure produces thick strokes, allowing for dynamic, expressive effects.
Use paper with good absorbency and a smooth surface, designed for calligraphy or watercolor. This helps control ink flow and prevents smudging or bleeding.