Calligraphy is often used to add a unique and artistic look to different forms of text. Learn how to write letters 'A' through 'M' using calligraphy in this free art video from a calligrapher.
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How do letters of the alphabet work according to principles? Learn about calligraphy and tips for writing the alphabet from a calligrapher in this free art video.
Beauty can be the summation of parts working together in a way that nothing needs to be added. Learn about beauty in calligraphy from a calligrapher in this free art video.
Every writing system needs a basic or minimum stroke. Learn about calligraphy and tips for writing basic calligraphy strokes from a calligrapher in this free art video.
Measure the width of calligraphy tools for proportional reasons. Learn about calligraphy diagrams from a calligrapher in this free art video.
Practice calligraphy and analyze what you do right and wrong. Learn about calligraphy and tips for learning from mistakes from a calligrapher in this free art video.
The crossbar makes an 'A' an 'A'. Learn about calligraphy and tips for writing the letter 'A' from a calligrapher in this free art video.
Negative space can be positive space or counters in calligraphy. Learn about calligraphy and negative space from a calligrapher in this free art video.
The top bowl of a 'B' will be small than the bottom one. Learn about calligraphy and tips for writing the letter 'B' from a calligrapher in this free art video.
Calligraphy takes a lot of brain power and coordination. Learn about calligraphy and tips for writing 'B' words from a calligrapher in this free art video.
The 'C' letter just requires one stroke. Learn about calligraphy and tips for writing the letter 'C' from a calligrapher in this free art video.
Make a 'C' open enough so it doesn't read as an 'O'. Learn about calligraphy and tips for distinguishing the letter 'C' from a calligrapher in this free art video.
A 'D' is distinguished by having one rounded side and one straight side. Learn about calligraphy and tips for writing the letter 'D' from a calligrapher in this free art video.
The crossbar is a distinguishing characteristic on the letter 'E'. Learn about calligraphy and tips for writing the letter 'E' from a calligrapher in this free art video.
The crossbar on an 'F' won't go above the geometric center. Learn about calligraphy and tips for writing the letter 'F' from a calligrapher in this free art video.
Make sure a 'G' doesn't look like a 'C'. Learn about calligraphy and tips for writing the letter 'G' from a calligrapher in this free art video.
The bottom half of an 'H' should look heavier in weight. Learn about calligraphy and tips for writing the letters 'H', 'I' and 'J' from a calligrapher in this free art video.
The letter 'J' grew out of the letter 'I'. Learn about calligraphy and tips for writing the letters 'H', 'I' and 'J' from a calligrapher in this free art video.
The bottom half of a 'K' should be the heavier half. Learn about calligraphy and tips for writing the letter 'K' from a calligrapher in this free art video.
The 'L' is a simple letter in calligraphy. Learn about calligraphy and tips for writing the letter 'L' from a calligrapher in this free art video.
Letters say things with the shapes and forms they take. Learn about calligraphy and body language of letters from a calligrapher in this free art video.
There's distinct width changes in the letter 'M'. Learn about calligraphy and tips for writing the letter 'M' from a calligrapher in this free art video.
Make sure letters stay basically within the guidelines. Learn about calligraphy and tips for mastering handwriting from a calligrapher in this free art video.
In basic terms, calligraphy is simply the art of writing. Today's society, however, sees calligraphy as more of an expression of symbols in a skilled, harmonious manner. The calligraphy alphabet comes in an endless variety because much of the text is determined by the skill and creativity of the calligrapher. Often, calligraphy is used for formal occasions, such as wedding and event invitations, logo designs and religious art, though many people enjoy writing calligraphy for fun in their daily lives. Calligraphy can be used in a variety of different formats, but once it's learned properly, the opportunities to use calligraphy are boundless. In this free video series, a calligrapher will teach you how to write letters 'A' through 'M', as well as words that begin with those letters. You'll learn about the body language of letters, diagrams for basic strokes, and the basic beauty of calligraphy. With these tips and techniques, you'll have half of the alphabet down, and a solid base for endless creativity.
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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