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Pointed Pen Playground: Calligraphy Color Experiments

In this class, you will learn how to use watercolor for calligraphy and try a variety of colorful techniques. You will learn how to write with several colors...
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Platform: Skillshare
Video: 25m
Language: English
Next start: On Demand

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Description

In this class, you will learn how to use watercolor for calligraphy and try a variety of colorful techniques. You will learn how to write with several colors to create a gradient in your letters, how to use an ornament nib and a pointed nib to dip one color into the other and how to make your colors flow in various directions while writing. The most important thing is to enjoy the process and have a good time creating. I promise you some good eyegasms. 🙂

Prerequisites

This class requires basic knowledge of pointed pen calligraphy, since this class will not show you how to use this tool.

Materials

  • Thick, smooth paper
  • Pointed pen
  • Ornament nib (for part 4)
  • Watercolor (in pans/cakes)
  • Liquid watercolor or ink
  • Eyedropper

About me

I’m a calligrapher from Vienna. Find all my info at 

The class was filmed and cut by me, Natascha Safarik. The music is Raro Bueno by Chuzausen u, under the Creative Commons License.

You will learn

The class project is to try out these techniques to create interesting pieces. Try every technique and show us what you come up with! :)

Test out the different ideas with your own favourite colors and tools. Don’t be shy to try other writing materials like brush pens or broad edge nibs and make use of what you learned!

Feel free to also upload things you have problems with in the gallery section so I can help you with troubleshooting!

Requirements

Basic knowledge of Script is required to start this course, as this is an intermediate level course.

This course is for

This course was made for intermediate-level students.

How much does the Pointed Pen Playground: Calligraphy Color Experiments course cost? Is it worth it?

The course costs $Free trial, then $32/month.

Does the Pointed Pen Playground: Calligraphy Color Experiments course have a money back guarantee or refund policy?

There is no money-back guarantee with Skillshare, but you can start with a free one-week trial to learn without risk. With the subscription, you can download classes to your tablet or phone using the Skillshare app.

Are there any SCHOLARSHIPS for this course?

At the moment we couldn't find any available scholarship forPointed Pen Playground: Calligraphy Color Experiments, but you can access more than 30 thousand classes for $8/month on Skillshare, including this one!

Who is the instructor? Is Natascha Safarik a SCAM or a TRUSTED instructor?

Natascha Safarik has created 1 courses that got 17 reviews which are generally positive. Natascha Safarik has taught 191 students and received a 4.8 average review out of 17 reviews. Depending on the information available, Natascha Safarik is a TRUSTED instructor.
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