Calligraphy as Visual Poetry
Putting It All Together: Words, Texts, and Media 1
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: Putting It All Together: Words, Texts, and Media 1
Overview
“Now, you will work intimately with your own selected texts and words to create dynamic, layered, "textual" artworks that speak to the viewer through your own visual poetry. Let's start with the background!”
In this video lesson Carol Fountain Nix addresses the topic: Putting It All Together: Words, Texts, and Media 1, 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 show you my process for putting words, text, and abstract media together to create my final project. As you know, I'm working with Amanda Gorman's inaugural poem. The excerpts I've chosen evoke a sense of light emerging from the darkness. My goal is to create a sort of energy on the page, a swirling galaxy, and a sense of movement and earth and nature around these powerful words. In order to create an ethereal background and relate to the topic, I'll be using a very warm palette. Reds, oranges, deep umber. So let's get started. I'll begin by spraying certain por...”
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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
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