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Modern Calligraphy II: Words, Phrases & Flourishes

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Overview

This is an intermediate class on modern script calligraphy. Which is also the second class in this short series. You will learn more about the tools and how to use each of them. If you have just started with nib and ink, or you have gained some control, this class deepens your understanding.

We will see how you can practice different words and ligatures to develop different styles of calligraphy. These styles can be used to create different moods and eventually will lead you to develop your own calligraphic style.

As this is the second class in this series, I will teach you how to do beautiful flourishing as you might have gained some control. We will also digitize our calligraphic work in Adobe Illustrator. If you don't know the basics of Adobe Illustrator, then you would be surprised to know how many great classes are here on Adobe Illustrator. Go check them out if you need to. It will be fun.

If you are not sure about what modern calligraphy is and you are a beginner, then you can go to the first class in this series - Modern Calligraphy: Getting Started, Tools & Exercises

You will learn how to write and design a personal manifesto. You can flaunt it or get a print too. You can use these learning for different types of creative works too.

We will do lots of writing in this short 40-minutes class. Overall, it's a fun and easy way to continue your learnings. You can hit enroll and get started with this class. See you in!

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Background Music: Bensound.com

Syllabus

  • Class Intro
  • Quick Review of Modern Calligraphy: Getting Started
  • Tools You Need
  • Practicing
  • Deep Dive Flourishing
  • More Writing
  • Planning Your Personal Manifesto
  • Using Adobe Illustrator For Final Design
  • Closing Thoughts

Taught by

Sheila B

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