Develop Your Own Calligraphy Style
Offered By: Skillshare
Course Description
Overview
In this course, you will learn how to take your knowledge of the basics of calligraphy and turn them into your own unique style! Kimberly Shrack of Hoopla! Letters (formerly Manayunk Calligraphy) will walk you through the steps she takes when developing her signature styles, from collecting and critically reviewing inspiration to identifying the style anchors that define your look. This is more than a surface review - this course is a deep-dive into the process of a professional calligrapher, and will help get you on the path toward creating a unique calligraphy style that will set you apart.
**To get the most from this course, it is highly recommended that you take Introduction to Modern Brush Calligraphy prior to watching this one.**
Syllabus
- Class Preview
- Introduction
- The Why, What, & How
- Step 1: Master(ish) the Building Blocks
- Step 2: Identify the Mood
- Step 3: Collect Inspiration
- Step 4: Identify Style Anchors
- Step 5: Play & Document
- Putting it all together
- Class Project
Taught by
Kimberly Shrack
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