Calligraphy as Visual Poetry
Sketching to Create Mindful Compositions
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: Sketching to Create Mindful Compositions
Overview
“In this lesson, you will begin to envision your final piece or pieces by sketching and exploring various aspects of the work, from composition to color, tone, size, and treatment. ”
In this video lesson Carol Fountain Nix addresses the topic: Sketching to Create Mindful Compositions, 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 will show you my process for sketching and developing mindful compositions. I'll let you in on a little secret. Although these sketches might seem a little loose, they are actually very highly structured and considered. I like to say structure equals freedom, so I always do the structural work first. I'll show you a few tricks of the trade for optimizing your compositions. Let me get started on some sketches and I'll walk you through the process. I begin by sketching least close to the proportion of the page I plan to use. In this case, we'll be working with 11 by 14 inche...”
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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
