How do you learn calligraphy?

Answer 1

Instructions

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     Understand that good calligraphy writing is based on patterns of ovals and lines. All letters are written with the calligraphy pens using a series of ovals and lines.

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     Write the lower case letters by starting at the top of the letter. Make sure all of your down strokes in each letter are parallel. There should be even spacing and even white space between each letter. All capital letters should be the same height. Many calligraphers used lined paper to practice or they place lined paper under the paper they are writing on to use as a guide when sliding the pens over the surface of the paper.

   • 3

     Make sure that all of your lower case letters are of the same height. Make sure they connect and look right together. Do not switch letter types or nibs in the center of a word.

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     Change the nib of the pen for different looks. Your calligraphy set should have a chart stating which marks and techniques can be created using each individual nib.

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     Practice using the different nibs. A good calligrapher will practice a lot in order to perfect the writing style. Calligraphy takes a lot of time, patience and practice.

     Tips & Warnings

     • Wash the calligraphy pen nibs after each use.

     • Instead of dipping the nibs into the ink, buy some calligraphy pens that already have the ink inside them.

     Good Luck !!

Answer 2

i dont know its so hard, i have to write it for my exit project in ELA

BETTER ANSWER:

Well when i did it in art class i used black ink with a special pen for calligraphy.

There are many styles of writing it. Just find some pictures of example of calligraphy alphabets like this one:

http://www.discoverahobby.com/blackletter.jpg

hope this helps

sourses:

-me-learnt it in art class

-http://www.discoverahobby.com/blackletter.jpg

Answer 3

Hold your pen at a 45 degree angle while writing. Calligraphy is writing with a series of different pressures and lines. Writing in calligraphy is easiest to learn when reviewing pictures of what the letters you wish to draw.

Calligraphy also requires a special calligraphy pen or marker. (You can find one at your local craft store or Walmart).

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