Principles of Brush Pen Calligraphy

Basics of calligraphy

A course by user658746 surname658746 , Graphic designer

Graphic designer. Mexico City, Mexico.
Joined January 2018

Get started in the chancery italic hand and free your stroke

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About the video: Basics of calligraphy

Overview

“In this lesson we will learn the basics such as ductus, weight, contrast and calligraphy angles. With these clear concepts, you can correctly execute the strokes of your letters. ”

In this video lesson user658746 surname658746 addresses the topic: Basics of calligraphy, which is part of the Domestika online course: Principles of Brush Pen Calligraphy. Get started in the chancery italic hand and free your stroke.

Partial transcription of the video

“Basics of calligraphy. Now I will explain some basic concepts To better understand calligraphy. The first concept we will talk about is ductus Therefore, I would like to explain that we can join two pencils To better understand this concept. By joining two pencils in this way we simulate a flat tool. I will start with a letter N. It is important to mention that the ductus It's like breaking the letter into different strokes. The ductus allows to keep a rhythm and a cadence which allows us to find fine strokes and thick strokes. So, this letter is broken down into two strokes, which is this,...”

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Course summary for: Principles of Brush Pen Calligraphy

  • Level: Beginner
  • 99% positive reviews (121)
  • 2740 students
  • 4 units
  • 16 lessons (2h 39m)
  • 13 downloads
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    Calligraphy & Typography
  • Areas

    Calligraphy

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Graphic designer

Ana Hernández is a graphic designer specializing in calligraphy and lettering . He currently collaborates independently in various visual identity projects, creating unique pieces and intervention of objects.

His work has been featured in various media such as Coolhunter, Molotow and national publications such as a! Design and other international ones such as The Typism book, from Australia or Lindes, from Argentina. He has also participated in various congresses, conferences and giving workshops, in addition to participating in different individual and collective exhibitions, national as in the Franz Mayer Museum and international as in the United States and Russia.


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Principles of Brush Pen Calligraphy

A course by user658746 surname658746
Graphic designer. Mexico City, Mexico.
Joined January 2018
  • 99% positive reviews (121)
  • 2,740 students