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Beginning Western Calligraphy Tips: Video Series

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Western calligraphy is an art form in itself that is able to communicate on a surface and subconscious level. Learn the calligraphy alphabet and numbers and how to write using the art of calligraphy in this free online video series.

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  1. Western calligraphy composition has a long and detailed history. Learn a bit about it from a calligraphy expert in this free video clip.

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  2. The Uncial form of Western calligraphy has many beautiful facets to it. Learn how to write the Uncial alphabet from a calligraphy expert in this free video clip.

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  3. The Uncial form of Western calligraphy has many beautiful facets to it. Learn a bit about it from a calligraphy expert in this free video clip.

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  4. The Carolingian form of Western calligraphy has many beautiful facets to it. Learn a bit about it from a calligraphy expert in this free video clip.

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  5. The Carolingian form of Western calligraphy has many beautiful facets to it. Learn how to write the Carolingian alphabet from a calligraphy expert in this free video clip.

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  6. The southern Gothic form of Western calligraphy has many beautiful facets to it. Learn how to write the southern Gothic alphabet from a calligraphy expert in this free video clip.

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  7. The southern Gothic form of Western calligraphy has many beautiful facets to it. Learn a bit about it from a calligraphy expert in this free video clip.

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  8. The northern Gothic form of Western calligraphy has many beautiful facets to it. Learn how to write the northern Gothic alphabet from a calligraphy expert in this free video clip.

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  9. The northern Gothic form of Western calligraphy has many beautiful facets to it. Learn a bit about it from a calligraphy expert in this free video clip.

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  10. The northern Gothic form of Western calligraphy has many beautiful facets to it. Learn a bit about its artistic style from a calligraphy expert in this free video clip.

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  11. The Batarde form of Western calligraphy has many beautiful facets to it. Learn how to write the Batarde alphabet from a calligraphy expert in this free video clip.

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  12. The Batarde form of Western calligraphy has many beautiful facets to it. Learn a bit about its artistic style from a calligraphy expert in this free video clip.

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  13. Everyone has their own alphabet that is their own to do with as they please. Learn a bit about the laws of alphabetical nature from a calligraphy expert in this free video clip.

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  14. Old Roman characters are a very dignified font. Learn a bit about them from a calligraphy expert in this free video clip.

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  15. Personalized alphabets are fun and a great form of art. Learn a bit about it from a calligraphy expert in this free video clip.

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  16. Personalized alphabets and paper cutting are fun and a great form of art. Learn a bit about it from a calligraphy expert in this free video clip.

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  17. Tracing and spacing are two very important facets to calligraphy. Learn a bit about them both from a calligraphy expert in this free video clip.

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  18. Tracing and spacing are two very important facets to calligraphy. Learn a bit about them both from a calligraphy expert in this free video clip.

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  19. Calligraphy should look alive and not like type. Learn a bit about how to make your letters look alive from a calligraphy expert in this free video clip.

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  20. Western calligraphy composition has a long and detailed history. Learn a bit about it from a calligraphy expert in this free video clip.

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  21. Basic western calligraphy strokes are easy to do with the right instruction. Learn a bit about it from a calligraphy expert in this free video clip.

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  22. This review of Roman calligraphy letters shows you exactly how to create your letters. Learn a bit about it from a calligraphy expert in this free video clip.

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  23. This review of Roman calligraphy letters shows you exactly how to create your letters. Learn a bit about it from a calligraphy expert in this free video clip.out it from a calligraphy expert in this free video clip.

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  24. This review of Roman calligraphy letters shows you exactly how to create your letters. Learn a bit about it from a calligraphy expert in this free video clip.out it from a calligraphy expert in this free video clip.

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  25. This review of Roman calligraphy letters shows you exactly how to create your letters. Learn a bit about it from a calligraphy expert in this free video clip.out it from a calligraphy expert in this free video clip.

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Calligraphy is the art of stylistic writing. It is also known as the practice of giving an artistic form to letters and signs. It is considered a skill and is often taught in art classes or craft seminars. The skill set learned in calligraphy classes ranges from practical usage to artistic interpretation. In the latter form, function takes a backseat to artistic expression. Practical uses for calligraphy include fancy invitations, font design, logo design, maps, and documentation of other sorts. Depending on the area you are in, different types of calligraphy include East Asian character calligraphy, Indian calligraphy, Persian calligraphy, Islamic calligraphy, or Western calligraphy. There are many different tools used in calligraphy but the two most important are the paper and the pen.

In this series of instructional videos, you will learn more about the art of calligraphy. Our expert explains the history and demonstrates Western calligraphy. You will learn more about the resurgence in popularity and the functionality of this style of writing. Watch as an expert demonstrates each letter, number, and symbol used in common calligraphy. Get instructions for changing colors of ink during a calligraphy project. See examples of upper and lowercase letters written in this style of calligraphy. See different examples of calligraphy styles and get ideas for projects. Get recommendations on types of paper and pens or markers used for creating beautiful calligraphy pieces in these expert videos.

 
About the Presenter

Pamela LaRegina Pamela LaRegina began her career as a calligrapher/artist by registering her business, Supercalligraphics, with the state of Connecticut in 1976. As soul owner of this monk's cell of a business, she brags that it is the smallest, longest standing operation of its kind in Branford. During these three decades, Ms. LaRegina has created a wide range of works, from the practical, such as envelopes, invitations, etc., to the divine, such as fine art pieces including many of her own design. Large manuscript treatises include such titles as "Gleaming the Cosmic Lexicon," "Ding Bats and How to Do Them," "The Great Pretenders," "How to Just Say No to Drugs," and "Vis Comica." Pamela loves her pens and her brushes and her paints and her beautiful papers! She teaches both children and adults the fine art of handwriting, and is also an amateur Graphoanalyst. An Alphabet Doctor by virtue of her own ability to create diplomas, Pamela also issues licenses (such as the Octogenarian, the Nonagenarian, and the Centenarian.dkdk

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