Calligraphy as Visual Poetry

Learn the secrets of selecting and deconstructing texts and create calligraphic pieces of art.

• Introduction
• Materials and Working with Text and Context
• Create Your Visual Poetry Project
• Taking Your Work to New Heights
• Final project

Carol Fountain Nix, calligrapher, artist, and educator, will guide you through her process of combining lettering with other painting techniques, resulting in a unique "urban aesthetic" style. She draws inspiration from nature, patterns, and contrasts, infusing her art with meaning through the combination of words and visuals.

In this online course, you'll learn to deconstruct texts, sketch dynamic layouts, and explore color, tone, size, and treatment to create visually intense pieces. Carol will share different processes for combining calligraphy with other techniques, allowing you to add layers of depth to your artwork.

By the end, you'll have the skills to transform simple letter shapes into poetry for the eyes, ready to showcase your inspiring visual experiences to the world.

• About Me
• Influences
• Overview of Materials and Processes
• Letter Personalities and Calligraphic Styles
• Content Hierarchy
• Selecting and Deconstructing Your Text
• Sketching to Create Mindful Compositions
• Putting It All Together: Words, Texts, and Media 1
• Putting It All Together: Words, Texts, and Media 2
• Putting It All Together: Words, Texts, and Media 3
• Creating Art Envelopes
• Creating a Personal Brand
• Calligraphy as Visual Poetry