Calligraphy
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Calligraphy Pen Exploration
1. Using your pen start by making a series of slow and thoughtful downward lines.
2. Start making small upward drawn loops
Calligraphy Alphabet
1. Find an alphabet that you are interested in learning
2. Place it in front of you and locate the ascending lower case letters (b, d, f, h, k, l, t)
3. Place a piece of tracing paper over the top of your alphabet and trace the letter you would like to practice, pay attention to the shapes, lines and angles of the form
4. Move the tracing paper to your calligraphy grid
5. Practice each letter as many times as you think you need to until you master it
6. Repeat the process with the descending lower case letters (g, j, p, q, y)
7. Then practice the rest of the letters remaining (a, c, e, i, m, n, o, r, s, u, v, w, x, z)
Please remember that patience and practice will get you the results you want
1. Using your pen start by making a series of slow and thoughtful downward lines.
- What happens when you apply more pressure?
- What happens when you apply less pressure?
- What happens when you place the chisel edge flat against the paper?
- What happens when you place the skinny edge on the paper?
2. Start making small upward drawn loops
- What happens if you keep the pen rigid?
- What happens if you allow the pen to twist?
- Try thin lines going up and thick lines going down
Calligraphy Alphabet
1. Find an alphabet that you are interested in learning
2. Place it in front of you and locate the ascending lower case letters (b, d, f, h, k, l, t)
3. Place a piece of tracing paper over the top of your alphabet and trace the letter you would like to practice, pay attention to the shapes, lines and angles of the form
4. Move the tracing paper to your calligraphy grid
5. Practice each letter as many times as you think you need to until you master it
6. Repeat the process with the descending lower case letters (g, j, p, q, y)
7. Then practice the rest of the letters remaining (a, c, e, i, m, n, o, r, s, u, v, w, x, z)
Please remember that patience and practice will get you the results you want
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Calligraphy Words
1. Choose some simple words such as, if, it, and, they, we and begin to practice
2. Pay close attention to the spacing between the letters
3. Write your name
4. Write a sentence from a book in your possession.
5. Practice, practice, practice
1. Choose some simple words such as, if, it, and, they, we and begin to practice
2. Pay close attention to the spacing between the letters
3. Write your name
4. Write a sentence from a book in your possession.
5. Practice, practice, practice
more practice.
Be Thoughtful
Develop a Clean Habit of Mind
Focus
Allow time to pass without being aware of it
Remember to Breathe
When your hand cramps, stretch it
Concentrate on each letter and it's shape
Develop a Clean Habit of Mind
Focus
Allow time to pass without being aware of it
Remember to Breathe
When your hand cramps, stretch it
Concentrate on each letter and it's shape
1. Create a series of "os" (at least 20)
2. Create a series of "hi" (at least 20)
3. Write the sentence "The quick brown fox jumped over the lazy dog." (which letter is missing?)
4. Choose a phrase and write it out using the guidelines
Assessment
1. Make Something Beautiful!
2. Use discipline
3. Use Persistance
4. Use Careful Observation
5. (you must use at least 20 words)
2. Create a series of "hi" (at least 20)
3. Write the sentence "The quick brown fox jumped over the lazy dog." (which letter is missing?)
4. Choose a phrase and write it out using the guidelines
Assessment
1. Make Something Beautiful!
2. Use discipline
3. Use Persistance
4. Use Careful Observation
5. (you must use at least 20 words)
Thematic Exploration
Idea Generation - what do you want to make?
Answer the Following in your Sketchbook:
What is your favorite Lyric?
What is your favorite Poem?
What is your favorite Quote?
Make a Greeting Card for a Special Occasion: Do you have a special occasion coming up?
Make a Protest Poster: Are you passionate about a cause or idea?
Make a Music Poster: Do you have a favorite band? Are you going to a concert?
Make a Motivation Poster: Do you have a special pick me up you want to share?
What is your Horoscope today?
What is your favorite Lyric?
What is your favorite Poem?
What is your favorite Quote?
Make a Greeting Card for a Special Occasion: Do you have a special occasion coming up?
Make a Protest Poster: Are you passionate about a cause or idea?
Make a Music Poster: Do you have a favorite band? Are you going to a concert?
Make a Motivation Poster: Do you have a special pick me up you want to share?
What is your Horoscope today?
Solution Finding
Collect References
Refine your References
Start exploring what you will do and what it will look like
Make a Decision
Make It!!!!
- Begin looking for references that are related to your subject matter.
- Begin looking for references that are related to your artistic style.
Refine your References
- Choose the references that you will use in your work, and print or make them easily accessible
Start exploring what you will do and what it will look like
- Make at least 4 sketches
- Make notes
- Include media and technique explorations
Make a Decision
Make It!!!!