Calligraphy designs are limitless with all of the tools, materials, and styles that can be used. Learn about supplies needed for writing letters in calligraphy with this free art video from a calligrapher.
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Achieve a wide variety of calligraphy strokes with the right tools. Learn about pointed pens and supplies needed for writing letters in calligraphy with this free art video from a calligrapher.
A pointed pen allows for a lot of flourishes. Learn about pointed pens and supplies needed for writing letters in calligraphy with this free art video from a calligrapher.
Use thicker papers for professional calligraphy work. Learn about paper supplies needed for writing letters in calligraphy with this free art video from a calligrapher.
Colored papers can sometimes fade in calligraphy. Learn about different paper supplies needed for writing letters in calligraphy with this free art video from a calligrapher.
Use removable tape on supplies for calligraphy. Learn about mechanical supplies needed for writing letters in calligraphy with this free art video from a calligrapher.
A drawing board is a great surface for calligraphy. Learn about t-squares and drawing boards needed for writing letters in calligraphy with this free art video from a calligrapher.
Use rulers for calligraphy pieces on the whole, not on individual letters. Learn about using rulers and supplies needed for writing letters in calligraphy with this free art video from a calligrapher.
A divider keeps a calligrapher from having to use a ruler. Learn about dividers and supplies needed for writing letters in calligraphy with this free art video from a calligrapher.
The divider has many measuring uses in calligraphy. Learn about using dividers and supplies needed for writing letters in calligraphy with this free art video from a calligrapher.
Find an Ames Lettering Guide in a calligraphy supply book. Learn about the Ames Lettering Guide and supplies needed for writing letters in calligraphy with this free art video from a calligrapher.
Calligraphy design is all up to the individual. Learn about ascenders, descenders, and supplies needed for writing letters in calligraphy with this free art video from a calligrapher.
Compasses are good for making a precise circle. Learn about compasses and supplies needed for writing letters in calligraphy with this free art video from a calligrapher.
Alcohol can be used to clean off pens. Learn about cleaning supplies needed for writing letters in calligraphy with this free art video from a calligrapher.
Be aware of the quality of lead in mechanical pencils. Learn about mechanical pencils and supplies needed for writing letters in calligraphy with this free art video from a calligrapher.
Never expect that a pencil is going to be exact. Learn about using pencils and supplies needed for writing letters in calligraphy with this free art video from a calligrapher.
A single edge razor can be used to cut calligraphy works. Learn about cutting supplies needed for calligraphy with this free art video from a calligrapher.
Toy scissors are good for making a formal edge. Learn about scissors and supplies needed for calligraphy with this free art video from a calligrapher.
Use a magnifying glass to take a closer look at calligraphy. Learn about magnifying glasses and supplies needed for writing letters in calligraphy with this free art video from a calligrapher.
Don't leave paint on calligraphy brushes. Learn about cleaning brushes and supplies needed for writing letters in calligraphy with this free art video from a calligrapher.
If you can draw the alphabet in calligraphy, you can draw anything. Learn about writing the Roman capital alphabet in calligraphy with this free art video from a calligrapher.
Warm up for calligraphy with free form. Learn about practicing alphabets in calligraphy with this free art video from a calligrapher.
Pick a quote you like and write it in calligraphy. Learn about writing quotes in calligraphy with this free art video from a calligrapher.
Go to the internet to find good quotes to write. Learn about writing quotes in calligraphy with this free art video from a calligrapher.
Relax the Roman capitals for a fun variation. Learn about writing Roman capitals in calligraphy with this free art video from a calligrapher.
Draw variations on Roman capital letters. Learn about writing variations on Roman capitals in calligraphy with this free art video from a calligrapher.
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. Possibilities and creativity are boundless in the realm of calligraphy when considering the wide variety of tools and supplies that are at the disposal of art aficionados. In this free video series, a calligrapher will teach you about different tools, materials, and practice techniques that can be employed when learning calligraphy. You'll learn about papers, mechanical tools, pointed pens, dividers, drawing boards, and more. Once you know what handwriting tools to use, you can learn how to put them into practice by trying out Roman capital letters as well as several variations. Expand your calligraphy repertoire today!
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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