Calligraphy as Visual Poetry
Selecting and Deconstructing Your Text
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: Selecting and Deconstructing Your Text
Overview
“Time to work with content of your own choosing! In this lesson, you will explore the meaning of the text you have selected and use it to build a series of layouts.”
In this video lesson Carol Fountain Nix addresses the topic: Selecting and Deconstructing Your Text, 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'm going to share with you how I go about selecting text and deconstructing it. Selecting your text is a mindful consideration. First of all, you want to work with something you feel passionate about. Choose something that means something to you or that you can share with others and you know will be meaningful to them. I tend to choose texts that actually have a call to action in some way or incite us to take action or to believe in something bigger. That's why I chose Amanda Gorman's poem, The Hill We Climb. Amanda is the youngest national poet laureate in America's histor...”
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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
