calligraphy as a hobby
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A short presentation introducing people to basic western calligraphy and how to get started.TRANSCRIPT
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Introduction Equipment Getting started Techniques Conclusion
Calligraphy As A Hobby
Noufal Ibrahim
Barcamp Bangalore 2012
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OutlineIntroduction
HistoryTypes Of hands
EquipmentNibs and BrushesInks and PaintsPapers
Getting startedPreparationPractice exercises
TechniquesUsing paints and resist
Conclusion
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History
Ancient history
I Western characterised by Latin alphabet.
I Early alphabet evolved by around 3000 B.C.I Illuminated religious manuscripts - Book of KellsI The printing press
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Introduction Equipment Getting started Techniques Conclusion
History
Ancient history
I Western characterised by Latin alphabet.I Early alphabet evolved by around 3000 B.C.
I Illuminated religious manuscripts - Book of KellsI The printing press
Calligraphy As A Hobby
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Introduction Equipment Getting started Techniques Conclusion
History
Ancient history
I Western characterised by Latin alphabet.I Early alphabet evolved by around 3000 B.C.I Illuminated religious manuscripts - Book of Kells
I The printing press
Calligraphy As A Hobby
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Introduction Equipment Getting started Techniques Conclusion
History
Ancient history
I Western characterised by Latin alphabet.I Early alphabet evolved by around 3000 B.C.I Illuminated religious manuscripts - Book of KellsI The printing press
Calligraphy As A Hobby
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Introduction Equipment Getting started Techniques Conclusion
History
Contemporary period
I Slow movement from flat pen to pointed pen.
I Edward Johnston’s contributions - London Underground.I Change from a practical to a more artistic discipline.I Modern calligraphers - Hermann Zapf, Donald Jackson.I Use of computer technology.
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Introduction Equipment Getting started Techniques Conclusion
History
Contemporary period
I Slow movement from flat pen to pointed pen.I Edward Johnston’s contributions - London Underground.
I Change from a practical to a more artistic discipline.I Modern calligraphers - Hermann Zapf, Donald Jackson.I Use of computer technology.
Calligraphy As A Hobby
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Introduction Equipment Getting started Techniques Conclusion
History
Contemporary period
I Slow movement from flat pen to pointed pen.I Edward Johnston’s contributions - London Underground.I Change from a practical to a more artistic discipline.
I Modern calligraphers - Hermann Zapf, Donald Jackson.I Use of computer technology.
Calligraphy As A Hobby
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Introduction Equipment Getting started Techniques Conclusion
History
Contemporary period
I Slow movement from flat pen to pointed pen.I Edward Johnston’s contributions - London Underground.I Change from a practical to a more artistic discipline.I Modern calligraphers - Hermann Zapf, Donald Jackson.
I Use of computer technology.
Calligraphy As A Hobby
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Introduction Equipment Getting started Techniques Conclusion
History
Contemporary period
I Slow movement from flat pen to pointed pen.I Edward Johnston’s contributions - London Underground.I Change from a practical to a more artistic discipline.I Modern calligraphers - Hermann Zapf, Donald Jackson.I Use of computer technology.
Calligraphy As A Hobby
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Introduction Equipment Getting started Techniques Conclusion
Types Of hands
Types of hands
I Flat pen hands - Uncial, Gothic, Italic etc.
I Pointed pen hands - Copperplate, Spencerian
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Introduction Equipment Getting started Techniques Conclusion
Types Of hands
Types of hands
I Flat pen hands - Uncial, Gothic, Italic etc.I Pointed pen hands - Copperplate, Spencerian
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Types Of hands
Uncial
I 3rd to 8th centuries.
I MajusculesI Designed for smooth surfaces. Round and curvy.I Very old and widespread. Many variants.
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Types Of hands
Uncial
I 3rd to 8th centuries.I Majuscules
I Designed for smooth surfaces. Round and curvy.I Very old and widespread. Many variants.
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Types Of hands
Uncial
I 3rd to 8th centuries.I MajusculesI Designed for smooth surfaces. Round and curvy.
I Very old and widespread. Many variants.
Calligraphy As A Hobby
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Types Of hands
Uncial
I 3rd to 8th centuries.I MajusculesI Designed for smooth surfaces. Round and curvy.I Very old and widespread. Many variants.
Calligraphy As A Hobby
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Types Of hands
Blackletter
I Superseded the Carolignian hand of the 7th century.
I Often called “Gothic script”.I 12th to 17th century.I Many variants - Textualis, Fractur, Batarde etc.I Compact, dense and textured.
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Introduction Equipment Getting started Techniques Conclusion
Types Of hands
Blackletter
I Superseded the Carolignian hand of the 7th century.I Often called “Gothic script”.
I 12th to 17th century.I Many variants - Textualis, Fractur, Batarde etc.I Compact, dense and textured.
Calligraphy As A Hobby
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Introduction Equipment Getting started Techniques Conclusion
Types Of hands
Blackletter
I Superseded the Carolignian hand of the 7th century.I Often called “Gothic script”.I 12th to 17th century.
I Many variants - Textualis, Fractur, Batarde etc.I Compact, dense and textured.
Calligraphy As A Hobby
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Introduction Equipment Getting started Techniques Conclusion
Types Of hands
Blackletter
I Superseded the Carolignian hand of the 7th century.I Often called “Gothic script”.I 12th to 17th century.I Many variants - Textualis, Fractur, Batarde etc.
I Compact, dense and textured.
Calligraphy As A Hobby
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Introduction Equipment Getting started Techniques Conclusion
Types Of hands
Blackletter
I Superseded the Carolignian hand of the 7th century.I Often called “Gothic script”.I 12th to 17th century.I Many variants - Textualis, Fractur, Batarde etc.I Compact, dense and textured.
Calligraphy As A Hobby
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Types Of hands
Italic
I 15th century.
I Mostly synthesis of Roman and Carolignian hands byItalian scribes.
I Very elegant, Slightly inclined, ideal for flourishing.I Quite fast. Can be modified into a cursive hand.
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Introduction Equipment Getting started Techniques Conclusion
Types Of hands
Italic
I 15th century.I Mostly synthesis of Roman and Carolignian hands by
Italian scribes.
I Very elegant, Slightly inclined, ideal for flourishing.I Quite fast. Can be modified into a cursive hand.
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Introduction Equipment Getting started Techniques Conclusion
Types Of hands
Italic
I 15th century.I Mostly synthesis of Roman and Carolignian hands by
Italian scribes.I Very elegant, Slightly inclined, ideal for flourishing.
I Quite fast. Can be modified into a cursive hand.
Calligraphy As A Hobby
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Introduction Equipment Getting started Techniques Conclusion
Types Of hands
Italic
I 15th century.I Mostly synthesis of Roman and Carolignian hands by
Italian scribes.I Very elegant, Slightly inclined, ideal for flourishing.I Quite fast. Can be modified into a cursive hand.
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Types Of hands
Foundational
I Developed by Edward Johnston in the early 20th century.
I Similar to Carolignian.I Rounded letters. Very elegant and readable.
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Types Of hands
Foundational
I Developed by Edward Johnston in the early 20th century.I Similar to Carolignian.
I Rounded letters. Very elegant and readable.
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Types Of hands
Foundational
I Developed by Edward Johnston in the early 20th century.I Similar to Carolignian.I Rounded letters. Very elegant and readable.
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Types Of hands
Copperplate
I Pointed pen hand.
I 19th century mostly.I Also called the English Round Hand.
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Introduction Equipment Getting started Techniques Conclusion
Types Of hands
Copperplate
I Pointed pen hand.I 19th century mostly.
I Also called the English Round Hand.
Calligraphy As A Hobby
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Introduction Equipment Getting started Techniques Conclusion
Types Of hands
Copperplate
I Pointed pen hand.I 19th century mostly.I Also called the English Round Hand.
Calligraphy As A Hobby
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Types Of hands
Spencerian
I An American hand.
I 1850 to early 1900s (pre typewriter business script).I Taught at schools but then replaced by the Palmer method.I Pointed pen script.I Declaration of independence, Coca Cola, Ford.
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Introduction Equipment Getting started Techniques Conclusion
Types Of hands
Spencerian
I An American hand.I 1850 to early 1900s (pre typewriter business script).
I Taught at schools but then replaced by the Palmer method.I Pointed pen script.I Declaration of independence, Coca Cola, Ford.
Calligraphy As A Hobby
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Introduction Equipment Getting started Techniques Conclusion
Types Of hands
Spencerian
I An American hand.I 1850 to early 1900s (pre typewriter business script).I Taught at schools but then replaced by the Palmer method.
I Pointed pen script.I Declaration of independence, Coca Cola, Ford.
Calligraphy As A Hobby
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Introduction Equipment Getting started Techniques Conclusion
Types Of hands
Spencerian
I An American hand.I 1850 to early 1900s (pre typewriter business script).I Taught at schools but then replaced by the Palmer method.I Pointed pen script.
I Declaration of independence, Coca Cola, Ford.
Calligraphy As A Hobby
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Introduction Equipment Getting started Techniques Conclusion
Types Of hands
Spencerian
I An American hand.I 1850 to early 1900s (pre typewriter business script).I Taught at schools but then replaced by the Palmer method.I Pointed pen script.I Declaration of independence, Coca Cola, Ford.
Calligraphy As A Hobby
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Introduction Equipment Getting started Techniques Conclusion
Nibs and Brushes
Flat nib
I Used for older scripts.
I Line width controlled by angle of pen.I Fountain pens by Parker, Sheaffer etc.I Cheap felt tipped markers.I Double pencils.I Dip pens - With and without reservoirs.I Starting nibs.
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Introduction Equipment Getting started Techniques Conclusion
Nibs and Brushes
Flat nib
I Used for older scripts.I Line width controlled by angle of pen.
I Fountain pens by Parker, Sheaffer etc.I Cheap felt tipped markers.I Double pencils.I Dip pens - With and without reservoirs.I Starting nibs.
Calligraphy As A Hobby
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Introduction Equipment Getting started Techniques Conclusion
Nibs and Brushes
Flat nib
I Used for older scripts.I Line width controlled by angle of pen.I Fountain pens by Parker, Sheaffer etc.
I Cheap felt tipped markers.I Double pencils.I Dip pens - With and without reservoirs.I Starting nibs.
Calligraphy As A Hobby
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Introduction Equipment Getting started Techniques Conclusion
Nibs and Brushes
Flat nib
I Used for older scripts.I Line width controlled by angle of pen.I Fountain pens by Parker, Sheaffer etc.I Cheap felt tipped markers.
I Double pencils.I Dip pens - With and without reservoirs.I Starting nibs.
Calligraphy As A Hobby
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Introduction Equipment Getting started Techniques Conclusion
Nibs and Brushes
Flat nib
I Used for older scripts.I Line width controlled by angle of pen.I Fountain pens by Parker, Sheaffer etc.I Cheap felt tipped markers.I Double pencils.
I Dip pens - With and without reservoirs.I Starting nibs.
Calligraphy As A Hobby
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Introduction Equipment Getting started Techniques Conclusion
Nibs and Brushes
Flat nib
I Used for older scripts.I Line width controlled by angle of pen.I Fountain pens by Parker, Sheaffer etc.I Cheap felt tipped markers.I Double pencils.I Dip pens - With and without reservoirs.
I Starting nibs.
Calligraphy As A Hobby
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Introduction Equipment Getting started Techniques Conclusion
Nibs and Brushes
Flat nib
I Used for older scripts.I Line width controlled by angle of pen.I Fountain pens by Parker, Sheaffer etc.I Cheap felt tipped markers.I Double pencils.I Dip pens - With and without reservoirs.I Starting nibs.
Calligraphy As A Hobby
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Introduction Equipment Getting started Techniques Conclusion
Nibs and Brushes
Pointed nibs
I Used for more modern scripts.
I Used for bird flourishes.I Line width controlled by pressure.I Very delicate.I Mostly dip. Fountain pens available.I I can’t do this so I’ll skip it.
Calligraphy As A Hobby
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Introduction Equipment Getting started Techniques Conclusion
Nibs and Brushes
Pointed nibs
I Used for more modern scripts.I Used for bird flourishes.
I Line width controlled by pressure.I Very delicate.I Mostly dip. Fountain pens available.I I can’t do this so I’ll skip it.
Calligraphy As A Hobby
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Introduction Equipment Getting started Techniques Conclusion
Nibs and Brushes
Pointed nibs
I Used for more modern scripts.I Used for bird flourishes.I Line width controlled by pressure.
I Very delicate.I Mostly dip. Fountain pens available.I I can’t do this so I’ll skip it.
Calligraphy As A Hobby
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Introduction Equipment Getting started Techniques Conclusion
Nibs and Brushes
Pointed nibs
I Used for more modern scripts.I Used for bird flourishes.I Line width controlled by pressure.I Very delicate.
I Mostly dip. Fountain pens available.I I can’t do this so I’ll skip it.
Calligraphy As A Hobby
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Introduction Equipment Getting started Techniques Conclusion
Nibs and Brushes
Pointed nibs
I Used for more modern scripts.I Used for bird flourishes.I Line width controlled by pressure.I Very delicate.I Mostly dip. Fountain pens available.
I I can’t do this so I’ll skip it.
Calligraphy As A Hobby
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Introduction Equipment Getting started Techniques Conclusion
Nibs and Brushes
Pointed nibs
I Used for more modern scripts.I Used for bird flourishes.I Line width controlled by pressure.I Very delicate.I Mostly dip. Fountain pens available.I I can’t do this so I’ll skip it.
Calligraphy As A Hobby
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Introduction Equipment Getting started Techniques Conclusion
Nibs and Brushes
Brushes
I Great for non conventional surfaces.
I Flat and pointed.I Extremely wide ones available.I Harder to control - wrist turning.I Synthetic bristles necessary.I Special purpose brushes for detail work.
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Introduction Equipment Getting started Techniques Conclusion
Nibs and Brushes
Brushes
I Great for non conventional surfaces.I Flat and pointed.
I Extremely wide ones available.I Harder to control - wrist turning.I Synthetic bristles necessary.I Special purpose brushes for detail work.
Calligraphy As A Hobby
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Introduction Equipment Getting started Techniques Conclusion
Nibs and Brushes
Brushes
I Great for non conventional surfaces.I Flat and pointed.I Extremely wide ones available.
I Harder to control - wrist turning.I Synthetic bristles necessary.I Special purpose brushes for detail work.
Calligraphy As A Hobby
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Introduction Equipment Getting started Techniques Conclusion
Nibs and Brushes
Brushes
I Great for non conventional surfaces.I Flat and pointed.I Extremely wide ones available.I Harder to control - wrist turning.
I Synthetic bristles necessary.I Special purpose brushes for detail work.
Calligraphy As A Hobby
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Introduction Equipment Getting started Techniques Conclusion
Nibs and Brushes
Brushes
I Great for non conventional surfaces.I Flat and pointed.I Extremely wide ones available.I Harder to control - wrist turning.I Synthetic bristles necessary.
I Special purpose brushes for detail work.
Calligraphy As A Hobby
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Introduction Equipment Getting started Techniques Conclusion
Nibs and Brushes
Brushes
I Great for non conventional surfaces.I Flat and pointed.I Extremely wide ones available.I Harder to control - wrist turning.I Synthetic bristles necessary.I Special purpose brushes for detail work.
Calligraphy As A Hobby
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Introduction Equipment Getting started Techniques Conclusion
Nibs and Brushes
Brushes
Calligraphy As A Hobby
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Introduction Equipment Getting started Techniques Conclusion
Inks and Paints
Inks
I Inks are transparent and paper colour shows through.
I Make sure you use non-waterproof ones.I Winsor Newton Calligraphic inks.I Private reserve fountain pen inks.
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Introduction Equipment Getting started Techniques Conclusion
Inks and Paints
Inks
I Inks are transparent and paper colour shows through.I Make sure you use non-waterproof ones.
I Winsor Newton Calligraphic inks.I Private reserve fountain pen inks.
Calligraphy As A Hobby
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Introduction Equipment Getting started Techniques Conclusion
Inks and Paints
Inks
I Inks are transparent and paper colour shows through.I Make sure you use non-waterproof ones.I Winsor Newton Calligraphic inks.
I Private reserve fountain pen inks.
Calligraphy As A Hobby
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Introduction Equipment Getting started Techniques Conclusion
Inks and Paints
Inks
I Inks are transparent and paper colour shows through.I Make sure you use non-waterproof ones.I Winsor Newton Calligraphic inks.I Private reserve fountain pen inks.
Calligraphy As A Hobby
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Introduction Equipment Getting started Techniques Conclusion
Inks and Paints
Inks
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Introduction Equipment Getting started Techniques Conclusion
Inks and Paints
Paints
I Pros use gouache.
I I use poster paints.I Water based paints with some inert material to make them
opaque.I Dilute with distilled water (use a syringe for precision).I Thicken using gum arabic solution.
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Introduction Equipment Getting started Techniques Conclusion
Inks and Paints
Paints
I Pros use gouache.I I use poster paints.
I Water based paints with some inert material to make themopaque.
I Dilute with distilled water (use a syringe for precision).I Thicken using gum arabic solution.
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Introduction Equipment Getting started Techniques Conclusion
Inks and Paints
Paints
I Pros use gouache.I I use poster paints.I Water based paints with some inert material to make them
opaque.
I Dilute with distilled water (use a syringe for precision).I Thicken using gum arabic solution.
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Introduction Equipment Getting started Techniques Conclusion
Inks and Paints
Paints
I Pros use gouache.I I use poster paints.I Water based paints with some inert material to make them
opaque.I Dilute with distilled water (use a syringe for precision).
I Thicken using gum arabic solution.
Calligraphy As A Hobby
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Introduction Equipment Getting started Techniques Conclusion
Inks and Paints
Paints
I Pros use gouache.I I use poster paints.I Water based paints with some inert material to make them
opaque.I Dilute with distilled water (use a syringe for precision).I Thicken using gum arabic solution.
Calligraphy As A Hobby
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Introduction Equipment Getting started Techniques Conclusion
Inks and Paints
Paints
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Introduction Equipment Getting started Techniques Conclusion
Inks and Paints
Masking fluid
I Watery paint like substance.
I Turns into a rubbery waterproof layer when dry.I Paint on top and then remove resist layer for reverse
effects.
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Introduction Equipment Getting started Techniques Conclusion
Inks and Paints
Masking fluid
I Watery paint like substance.I Turns into a rubbery waterproof layer when dry.
I Paint on top and then remove resist layer for reverseeffects.
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Introduction Equipment Getting started Techniques Conclusion
Inks and Paints
Masking fluid
I Watery paint like substance.I Turns into a rubbery waterproof layer when dry.I Paint on top and then remove resist layer for reverse
effects.
Calligraphy As A Hobby
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Introduction Equipment Getting started Techniques Conclusion
Inks and Paints
Masking fluid
Calligraphy As A Hobby
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Introduction Equipment Getting started Techniques Conclusion
Papers
Paper
I I mostly use A4 90 gsm “JK excel bond” paper for practice.
I Heavy enough to handle ink. Light enough to see rulingsthrough.
I Cartridge paper when doing water colour washes.I Coloured paper and card for greeting cards etc.
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Introduction Equipment Getting started Techniques Conclusion
Papers
Paper
I I mostly use A4 90 gsm “JK excel bond” paper for practice.I Heavy enough to handle ink. Light enough to see rulings
through.
I Cartridge paper when doing water colour washes.I Coloured paper and card for greeting cards etc.
Calligraphy As A Hobby
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Introduction Equipment Getting started Techniques Conclusion
Papers
Paper
I I mostly use A4 90 gsm “JK excel bond” paper for practice.I Heavy enough to handle ink. Light enough to see rulings
through.I Cartridge paper when doing water colour washes.
I Coloured paper and card for greeting cards etc.
Calligraphy As A Hobby
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Introduction Equipment Getting started Techniques Conclusion
Papers
Paper
I I mostly use A4 90 gsm “JK excel bond” paper for practice.I Heavy enough to handle ink. Light enough to see rulings
through.I Cartridge paper when doing water colour washes.I Coloured paper and card for greeting cards etc.
Calligraphy As A Hobby
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Introduction Equipment Getting started Techniques Conclusion
Papers
Where to get this stuff?
I William Penn, Koramangala.
I Bhaskar Arts, Avenue Road.I Reliance Art Store, Commercial Street.I Most book stores have introductory books.I Speedball textbook.I Get the best quality materials you can afford.
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Introduction Equipment Getting started Techniques Conclusion
Papers
Where to get this stuff?
I William Penn, Koramangala.I Bhaskar Arts, Avenue Road.
I Reliance Art Store, Commercial Street.I Most book stores have introductory books.I Speedball textbook.I Get the best quality materials you can afford.
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Introduction Equipment Getting started Techniques Conclusion
Papers
Where to get this stuff?
I William Penn, Koramangala.I Bhaskar Arts, Avenue Road.I Reliance Art Store, Commercial Street.
I Most book stores have introductory books.I Speedball textbook.I Get the best quality materials you can afford.
Calligraphy As A Hobby
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Introduction Equipment Getting started Techniques Conclusion
Papers
Where to get this stuff?
I William Penn, Koramangala.I Bhaskar Arts, Avenue Road.I Reliance Art Store, Commercial Street.I Most book stores have introductory books.
I Speedball textbook.I Get the best quality materials you can afford.
Calligraphy As A Hobby
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Introduction Equipment Getting started Techniques Conclusion
Papers
Where to get this stuff?
I William Penn, Koramangala.I Bhaskar Arts, Avenue Road.I Reliance Art Store, Commercial Street.I Most book stores have introductory books.I Speedball textbook.
I Get the best quality materials you can afford.
Calligraphy As A Hobby
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Introduction Equipment Getting started Techniques Conclusion
Papers
Where to get this stuff?
I William Penn, Koramangala.I Bhaskar Arts, Avenue Road.I Reliance Art Store, Commercial Street.I Most book stores have introductory books.I Speedball textbook.I Get the best quality materials you can afford.
Calligraphy As A Hobby
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Introduction Equipment Getting started Techniques Conclusion
Preparation
Rulings
I Letter heights are measured in multiples of nib widths.
I Letter widths depend on hand. Some are circular. Somenarrow.
I http://noufalibrahim.name/rulings can help youmake rulings
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Introduction Equipment Getting started Techniques Conclusion
Preparation
Rulings
I Letter heights are measured in multiples of nib widths.I Letter widths depend on hand. Some are circular. Some
narrow.
I http://noufalibrahim.name/rulings can help youmake rulings
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Introduction Equipment Getting started Techniques Conclusion
Preparation
Rulings
I Letter heights are measured in multiples of nib widths.I Letter widths depend on hand. Some are circular. Some
narrow.I http://noufalibrahim.name/rulings can help you
make rulings
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Introduction Equipment Getting started Techniques Conclusion
Preparation
Setup
I Use an armchair.
I Use a board for a convenient angle.I Fix ruling sheet to work sheet using paper clips.I Use a pad of paper below ruling sheet for some “give”.I Use a guard sheet to protect the work sheet.I Don’t listen to music while practicing.
I Upsets rhythm.I Dilutes concentration.I Makes you error prone.
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Introduction Equipment Getting started Techniques Conclusion
Preparation
Setup
I Use an armchair.I Use a board for a convenient angle.
I Fix ruling sheet to work sheet using paper clips.I Use a pad of paper below ruling sheet for some “give”.I Use a guard sheet to protect the work sheet.I Don’t listen to music while practicing.
I Upsets rhythm.I Dilutes concentration.I Makes you error prone.
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Introduction Equipment Getting started Techniques Conclusion
Preparation
Setup
I Use an armchair.I Use a board for a convenient angle.I Fix ruling sheet to work sheet using paper clips.
I Use a pad of paper below ruling sheet for some “give”.I Use a guard sheet to protect the work sheet.I Don’t listen to music while practicing.
I Upsets rhythm.I Dilutes concentration.I Makes you error prone.
Calligraphy As A Hobby
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Introduction Equipment Getting started Techniques Conclusion
Preparation
Setup
I Use an armchair.I Use a board for a convenient angle.I Fix ruling sheet to work sheet using paper clips.I Use a pad of paper below ruling sheet for some “give”.
I Use a guard sheet to protect the work sheet.I Don’t listen to music while practicing.
I Upsets rhythm.I Dilutes concentration.I Makes you error prone.
Calligraphy As A Hobby
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Introduction Equipment Getting started Techniques Conclusion
Preparation
Setup
I Use an armchair.I Use a board for a convenient angle.I Fix ruling sheet to work sheet using paper clips.I Use a pad of paper below ruling sheet for some “give”.I Use a guard sheet to protect the work sheet.
I Don’t listen to music while practicing.
I Upsets rhythm.I Dilutes concentration.I Makes you error prone.
Calligraphy As A Hobby
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Introduction Equipment Getting started Techniques Conclusion
Preparation
Setup
I Use an armchair.I Use a board for a convenient angle.I Fix ruling sheet to work sheet using paper clips.I Use a pad of paper below ruling sheet for some “give”.I Use a guard sheet to protect the work sheet.I Don’t listen to music while practicing.
I Upsets rhythm.I Dilutes concentration.I Makes you error prone.
Calligraphy As A Hobby
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Introduction Equipment Getting started Techniques Conclusion
Preparation
Setup
I Use an armchair.I Use a board for a convenient angle.I Fix ruling sheet to work sheet using paper clips.I Use a pad of paper below ruling sheet for some “give”.I Use a guard sheet to protect the work sheet.I Don’t listen to music while practicing.
I Upsets rhythm.
I Dilutes concentration.I Makes you error prone.
Calligraphy As A Hobby
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Introduction Equipment Getting started Techniques Conclusion
Preparation
Setup
I Use an armchair.I Use a board for a convenient angle.I Fix ruling sheet to work sheet using paper clips.I Use a pad of paper below ruling sheet for some “give”.I Use a guard sheet to protect the work sheet.I Don’t listen to music while practicing.
I Upsets rhythm.I Dilutes concentration.
I Makes you error prone.
Calligraphy As A Hobby
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Introduction Equipment Getting started Techniques Conclusion
Preparation
Setup
I Use an armchair.I Use a board for a convenient angle.I Fix ruling sheet to work sheet using paper clips.I Use a pad of paper below ruling sheet for some “give”.I Use a guard sheet to protect the work sheet.I Don’t listen to music while practicing.
I Upsets rhythm.I Dilutes concentration.I Makes you error prone.
Calligraphy As A Hobby
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Introduction Equipment Getting started Techniques Conclusion
Preparation
My setup
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Introduction Equipment Getting started Techniques Conclusion
Practice exercises
Getting rhythm
I Draw a pair of lines.
I Practice n and u curves.I Vary rhythm, size, speed.I Use a single pencil at first.I Then use double pencils.
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Introduction Equipment Getting started Techniques Conclusion
Practice exercises
Getting rhythm
I Draw a pair of lines.I Practice n and u curves.
I Vary rhythm, size, speed.I Use a single pencil at first.I Then use double pencils.
Calligraphy As A Hobby
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Introduction Equipment Getting started Techniques Conclusion
Practice exercises
Getting rhythm
I Draw a pair of lines.I Practice n and u curves.I Vary rhythm, size, speed.
I Use a single pencil at first.I Then use double pencils.
Calligraphy As A Hobby
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Introduction Equipment Getting started Techniques Conclusion
Practice exercises
Getting rhythm
I Draw a pair of lines.I Practice n and u curves.I Vary rhythm, size, speed.I Use a single pencil at first.
I Then use double pencils.
Calligraphy As A Hobby
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Introduction Equipment Getting started Techniques Conclusion
Practice exercises
Getting rhythm
I Draw a pair of lines.I Practice n and u curves.I Vary rhythm, size, speed.I Use a single pencil at first.I Then use double pencils.
Calligraphy As A Hobby
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Introduction Equipment Getting started Techniques Conclusion
Practice exercises
First attempts
I Rule for foundational miniscules.
I x-height is 41⁄2 nibs.I Ascenders and descenders and 21⁄2 nibs each.I Pen angle is 30°.I Use a broad pen at first. 2mm is nice.I Fountain pens/markers are easier to get started with.I Practice using pangrams and maybe poems.
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Introduction Equipment Getting started Techniques Conclusion
Practice exercises
First attempts
I Rule for foundational miniscules.I x-height is 41⁄2 nibs.
I Ascenders and descenders and 21⁄2 nibs each.I Pen angle is 30°.I Use a broad pen at first. 2mm is nice.I Fountain pens/markers are easier to get started with.I Practice using pangrams and maybe poems.
Calligraphy As A Hobby
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Introduction Equipment Getting started Techniques Conclusion
Practice exercises
First attempts
I Rule for foundational miniscules.I x-height is 41⁄2 nibs.I Ascenders and descenders and 21⁄2 nibs each.
I Pen angle is 30°.I Use a broad pen at first. 2mm is nice.I Fountain pens/markers are easier to get started with.I Practice using pangrams and maybe poems.
Calligraphy As A Hobby
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Introduction Equipment Getting started Techniques Conclusion
Practice exercises
First attempts
I Rule for foundational miniscules.I x-height is 41⁄2 nibs.I Ascenders and descenders and 21⁄2 nibs each.I Pen angle is 30°.
I Use a broad pen at first. 2mm is nice.I Fountain pens/markers are easier to get started with.I Practice using pangrams and maybe poems.
Calligraphy As A Hobby
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Introduction Equipment Getting started Techniques Conclusion
Practice exercises
First attempts
I Rule for foundational miniscules.I x-height is 41⁄2 nibs.I Ascenders and descenders and 21⁄2 nibs each.I Pen angle is 30°.I Use a broad pen at first. 2mm is nice.
I Fountain pens/markers are easier to get started with.I Practice using pangrams and maybe poems.
Calligraphy As A Hobby
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Introduction Equipment Getting started Techniques Conclusion
Practice exercises
First attempts
I Rule for foundational miniscules.I x-height is 41⁄2 nibs.I Ascenders and descenders and 21⁄2 nibs each.I Pen angle is 30°.I Use a broad pen at first. 2mm is nice.I Fountain pens/markers are easier to get started with.
I Practice using pangrams and maybe poems.
Calligraphy As A Hobby
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Introduction Equipment Getting started Techniques Conclusion
Practice exercises
First attempts
I Rule for foundational miniscules.I x-height is 41⁄2 nibs.I Ascenders and descenders and 21⁄2 nibs each.I Pen angle is 30°.I Use a broad pen at first. 2mm is nice.I Fountain pens/markers are easier to get started with.I Practice using pangrams and maybe poems.
Calligraphy As A Hobby
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Introduction Equipment Getting started Techniques Conclusion
Practice exercises
Things to pay attention to
I Strive for rhythm and perfect letter forms.
I Don’t tire your arm or eyes.I Practice every day for an hour or so.I Master one hand before moving on to the next.I Don’t push the pen against the paper. Pull it.I Critique your work regularly.I Repetitio Est Mater Studiorum.
Repetition is the mother of studies.
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Introduction Equipment Getting started Techniques Conclusion
Practice exercises
Things to pay attention to
I Strive for rhythm and perfect letter forms.I Don’t tire your arm or eyes.
I Practice every day for an hour or so.I Master one hand before moving on to the next.I Don’t push the pen against the paper. Pull it.I Critique your work regularly.I Repetitio Est Mater Studiorum.
Repetition is the mother of studies.
Calligraphy As A Hobby
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Introduction Equipment Getting started Techniques Conclusion
Practice exercises
Things to pay attention to
I Strive for rhythm and perfect letter forms.I Don’t tire your arm or eyes.I Practice every day for an hour or so.
I Master one hand before moving on to the next.I Don’t push the pen against the paper. Pull it.I Critique your work regularly.I Repetitio Est Mater Studiorum.
Repetition is the mother of studies.
Calligraphy As A Hobby
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Introduction Equipment Getting started Techniques Conclusion
Practice exercises
Things to pay attention to
I Strive for rhythm and perfect letter forms.I Don’t tire your arm or eyes.I Practice every day for an hour or so.I Master one hand before moving on to the next.
I Don’t push the pen against the paper. Pull it.I Critique your work regularly.I Repetitio Est Mater Studiorum.
Repetition is the mother of studies.
Calligraphy As A Hobby
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Introduction Equipment Getting started Techniques Conclusion
Practice exercises
Things to pay attention to
I Strive for rhythm and perfect letter forms.I Don’t tire your arm or eyes.I Practice every day for an hour or so.I Master one hand before moving on to the next.I Don’t push the pen against the paper. Pull it.
I Critique your work regularly.I Repetitio Est Mater Studiorum.
Repetition is the mother of studies.
Calligraphy As A Hobby
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Introduction Equipment Getting started Techniques Conclusion
Practice exercises
Things to pay attention to
I Strive for rhythm and perfect letter forms.I Don’t tire your arm or eyes.I Practice every day for an hour or so.I Master one hand before moving on to the next.I Don’t push the pen against the paper. Pull it.I Critique your work regularly.
I Repetitio Est Mater Studiorum.
Repetition is the mother of studies.
Calligraphy As A Hobby
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Introduction Equipment Getting started Techniques Conclusion
Practice exercises
Things to pay attention to
I Strive for rhythm and perfect letter forms.I Don’t tire your arm or eyes.I Practice every day for an hour or so.I Master one hand before moving on to the next.I Don’t push the pen against the paper. Pull it.I Critique your work regularly.I Repetitio Est Mater Studiorum.
Repetition is the mother of studies.
Calligraphy As A Hobby
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Introduction Equipment Getting started Techniques Conclusion
Practice exercises
Things to pay attention to
I Strive for rhythm and perfect letter forms.I Don’t tire your arm or eyes.I Practice every day for an hour or so.I Master one hand before moving on to the next.I Don’t push the pen against the paper. Pull it.I Critique your work regularly.I Repetitio Est Mater Studiorum.
Repetition is the mother of studies.
Calligraphy As A Hobby
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Introduction Equipment Getting started Techniques Conclusion
Practice exercises
Things to pay attention to
I Strive for rhythm and perfect letter forms.I Don’t tire your arm or eyes.I Practice every day for an hour or so.I Master one hand before moving on to the next.I Don’t push the pen against the paper. Pull it.I Critique your work regularly.I Repetitio Est Mater Studiorum.
Repetition is the mother of studies.
Calligraphy As A Hobby
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Introduction Equipment Getting started Techniques Conclusion
Practice exercises
Road ahead
I You’ll need a few months per hand.
I Foundational, Uncial, Blackletter, Italic.I Ruling is tedious. You can use the script mentioned above.
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Introduction Equipment Getting started Techniques Conclusion
Practice exercises
Road ahead
I You’ll need a few months per hand.I Foundational, Uncial, Blackletter, Italic.
I Ruling is tedious. You can use the script mentioned above.
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Introduction Equipment Getting started Techniques Conclusion
Practice exercises
Road ahead
I You’ll need a few months per hand.I Foundational, Uncial, Blackletter, Italic.I Ruling is tedious. You can use the script mentioned above.
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Introduction Equipment Getting started Techniques Conclusion
Using paints and resist
Paints
I Paints should be diluted to consistency of light cream.
I Use distilled water.I Faber Castell has been better than Camel for me.I Charge pen using a natural brush. Some people prefer
dipping.I Move pen to brush and not the other way round.
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Introduction Equipment Getting started Techniques Conclusion
Using paints and resist
Paints
I Paints should be diluted to consistency of light cream.I Use distilled water.
I Faber Castell has been better than Camel for me.I Charge pen using a natural brush. Some people prefer
dipping.I Move pen to brush and not the other way round.
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Introduction Equipment Getting started Techniques Conclusion
Using paints and resist
Paints
I Paints should be diluted to consistency of light cream.I Use distilled water.I Faber Castell has been better than Camel for me.
I Charge pen using a natural brush. Some people preferdipping.
I Move pen to brush and not the other way round.
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Introduction Equipment Getting started Techniques Conclusion
Using paints and resist
Paints
I Paints should be diluted to consistency of light cream.I Use distilled water.I Faber Castell has been better than Camel for me.I Charge pen using a natural brush. Some people prefer
dipping.
I Move pen to brush and not the other way round.
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Introduction Equipment Getting started Techniques Conclusion
Using paints and resist
Paints
I Paints should be diluted to consistency of light cream.I Use distilled water.I Faber Castell has been better than Camel for me.I Charge pen using a natural brush. Some people prefer
dipping.I Move pen to brush and not the other way round.
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Introduction Equipment Getting started Techniques Conclusion
Using paints and resist
Resists
I Resists dry quickly and can ruin brushes so dip.
I You can easily correct mistakes.I Write just like with ink.I Paint on top when dry.I Peel off the resist with a soft eraser/tweezers.
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Introduction Equipment Getting started Techniques Conclusion
Using paints and resist
Resists
I Resists dry quickly and can ruin brushes so dip.I You can easily correct mistakes.
I Write just like with ink.I Paint on top when dry.I Peel off the resist with a soft eraser/tweezers.
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Introduction Equipment Getting started Techniques Conclusion
Using paints and resist
Resists
I Resists dry quickly and can ruin brushes so dip.I You can easily correct mistakes.I Write just like with ink.
I Paint on top when dry.I Peel off the resist with a soft eraser/tweezers.
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Introduction Equipment Getting started Techniques Conclusion
Using paints and resist
Resists
I Resists dry quickly and can ruin brushes so dip.I You can easily correct mistakes.I Write just like with ink.I Paint on top when dry.
I Peel off the resist with a soft eraser/tweezers.
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Introduction Equipment Getting started Techniques Conclusion
Using paints and resist
Resists
I Resists dry quickly and can ruin brushes so dip.I You can easily correct mistakes.I Write just like with ink.I Paint on top when dry.I Peel off the resist with a soft eraser/tweezers.
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Introduction Equipment Getting started Techniques Conclusion
Using paints and resist
Washes
I Watercolour technique used to give a nice background.
I Very dilute colour applied on wet, light paper.I After drying, actual work is done on top of this.I Simple or multiple colours possible.
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Introduction Equipment Getting started Techniques Conclusion
Using paints and resist
Washes
I Watercolour technique used to give a nice background.I Very dilute colour applied on wet, light paper.
I After drying, actual work is done on top of this.I Simple or multiple colours possible.
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Introduction Equipment Getting started Techniques Conclusion
Using paints and resist
Washes
I Watercolour technique used to give a nice background.I Very dilute colour applied on wet, light paper.I After drying, actual work is done on top of this.
I Simple or multiple colours possible.
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Introduction Equipment Getting started Techniques Conclusion
Using paints and resist
Washes
I Watercolour technique used to give a nice background.I Very dilute colour applied on wet, light paper.I After drying, actual work is done on top of this.I Simple or multiple colours possible.
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Introduction Equipment Getting started Techniques Conclusion
Using paints and resist
Changing colour
I Charge the pen with one colour.
I As you write, Recharge drop by drop with a different one.I Colours will mix inside the reservoir.I And you’ll get gradation.
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Introduction Equipment Getting started Techniques Conclusion
Using paints and resist
Changing colour
I Charge the pen with one colour.I As you write, Recharge drop by drop with a different one.
I Colours will mix inside the reservoir.I And you’ll get gradation.
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Introduction Equipment Getting started Techniques Conclusion
Using paints and resist
Changing colour
I Charge the pen with one colour.I As you write, Recharge drop by drop with a different one.I Colours will mix inside the reservoir.
I And you’ll get gradation.
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Introduction Equipment Getting started Techniques Conclusion
Using paints and resist
Changing colour
I Charge the pen with one colour.I As you write, Recharge drop by drop with a different one.I Colours will mix inside the reservoir.I And you’ll get gradation.
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Introduction Equipment Getting started Techniques Conclusion
Why?
I Hobbies are a useful way to keep balance in ones life.
I Calligraphy is demanding, unforgiving and deliberate.I Forces you to see little details.I The opposite of most things tech.
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Introduction Equipment Getting started Techniques Conclusion
Why?
I Hobbies are a useful way to keep balance in ones life.I Calligraphy is demanding, unforgiving and deliberate.
I Forces you to see little details.I The opposite of most things tech.
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Introduction Equipment Getting started Techniques Conclusion
Why?
I Hobbies are a useful way to keep balance in ones life.I Calligraphy is demanding, unforgiving and deliberate.I Forces you to see little details.
I The opposite of most things tech.
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Introduction Equipment Getting started Techniques Conclusion
Why?
I Hobbies are a useful way to keep balance in ones life.I Calligraphy is demanding, unforgiving and deliberate.I Forces you to see little details.I The opposite of most things tech.
Calligraphy As A Hobby