Calligraphy as Visual Poetry
Overview of Materials and Processes
A course by Carol Fountain Nix , Calligrapher
Joined October 2021
Learn the secrets of selecting and deconstructing texts and create calligraphic pieces of art.
- 152 students
- Audio: English
- Spanish, English, Portuguese, German, French, Italian, Polish, Dutch
Joined October 2021
About the video: Overview of Materials and Processes
Overview
“For this lesson, I will show you all the materials I will be using in this course. I'll also share my favorite tools and talk about how I'm going to use them.”
In this video lesson Carol Fountain Nix addresses the topic: Overview of Materials and Processes, which is part of the Domestika online course: Calligraphy as Visual Poetry. Learn the secrets of selecting and deconstructing texts and create calligraphic pieces of art..
Partial transcription of the video
“In this lesson, I'll be covering some of the materials you'll need to create your final project and I'll also cover working with copyrighted content. So for materials, I like to start with the basics. You're always going to need a pencil for sketching, for ideation. I use a monograph pencil, a mechanical pencil, but any old pencil will do. I have a black wing here that I really love and it's certainly a great tool as well. I love a micron pen because they don't bleed and they're great for sketching. This is a fabric marker and it is a great tool for working with darker surfaces so you can s...”
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Course summary for: Calligraphy as Visual Poetry
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Category
Calligraphy & Typography -
Areas
Brush Pen Calligraphy, Calligraphy
A course by Carol Fountain Nix
Carol Fountain Nix is a highly accomplished calligrapher, artist, and educator known for her unique approach to lettering and painting. With over 20 years of experience in the field, Carol has developed a distinctive "urban aesthetic" style that combines calligraphy with other artistic techniques.
As an artist, Carol draws inspiration from the natural world, patterns, contrasts, and the power of words. Her artworks often convey meaningful messages through the combination of lettering and visuals, creating visually intense and emotionally resonant pieces.
With her wealth of experience, Carol has become a respected figure in the calligraphy community, and her work has been exhibited in galleries and featured in various publications. She continues to inspire and mentor aspiring calligraphers around the world, fostering a vibrant and diverse artistic community.
- 152 students
- 12 lessons ()
- 18 additional resources (4 files)
- Online and at your own pace
- Available on the app
- Audio: English
- Spanish, English, Portuguese, German, French, Italian, Polish, Dutch
- Level: Beginner
- Unlimited access forever
