Calligraphy as Visual Poetry
Letter Personalities and Calligraphic Styles
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: Letter Personalities and Calligraphic Styles
Overview
“Did you know that letters have personalities? In this lesson, I will discuss and show examples of different lettering styles and personalities. What makes for an appropriate style choice? How are letterforms used to express a sentiment and set a tone?”
In this video lesson Carol Fountain Nix addresses the topic: Letter Personalities and Calligraphic Styles, 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
“Did you know that letters have personalities? In this lesson, I will review some different lettering styles and different ways of creating letter forms that have meaning. I like to think of the ancient scribes whose job it was to translate important documents and relay messages in written form. They were hailed in society for their craft as well as their access to important information at the time. So I like to approach lettering with a great deal of intention, just like the ancient scribes. To demonstrate, I'm going to use the word sympathy, which has a collectively somber meaning. By usin...”
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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
