5 Things I Wish I Knew As a Beginner Calligrapher (...5 years later!)

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Five years after starting to experiment with calligraphy seems like the right time to do one of these. Here are 5 calligraphy tips for beginners and experienced artists alike! I hope something here sparks your motivation.
Primary Sources:
1- Gothic Calligraphy example: Book of Hours, 15th C, Walters Art Museum
2- Uncial Calligraphy example: Codex Harleianus, 6th C, British Library
3- Insular Calligraphy example: Gospel of Matthew, Lindisfarne Gospels, circa 700, British Library
4- Carolingian Calligraphy example: Gospel Book, British Library
Secondary Sources:
1- Medieval Calligraphy: Its History and Technique
By: Marc Drogin
(This is the book used for the "Drills" section of the video.)
2- Calligraphy: A Comprehensive Guide to Beautiful Lettering
By: Jane Sullivan
3- The Bible of Illuminated Letters: A Treasury of Decorative Calligraphy
By: Margaret Morgan
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/ solisscriptorivm
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Medieval Calligraphy Tutorials:
1- Introduction: • Sunday Scriptorium Ep....
2- Gothic Textura Quadrata: • Gothic Textura Quadrat...
3- Uncial: • Uncial Calligraphy (me...
Music Credit:
Medieval Loop One by Alexander Nakarada (www.serpentsoundstudios.com)
Licensed under Creative Commons BY Attribution 4.0 License
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Created by Maydi Diaz

Пікірлер: 51

@joebalabuszko8863 2 жыл бұрын

Another helpful video to remind us to practice every day. The idea of using tracing paper to help getting the " swing " of the stroke was something I never thought to do. I am 76, started making quill pens when 11. Had inky fingers since then. It is a badge of honor. Never leave the house without at least 3 fountain pens. I love the beautiful music you play.

@user-tt8co5iq3l Жыл бұрын

"Calligraphy Friends"... I barely have "friends" 😂 great video!

@luthaforrest5181 2 жыл бұрын

Old english to Gothic now Fraktur . all while avoiding copperplate which everyone loves lol ... its on the to do list haha

@HeatherShreve Жыл бұрын

So true! On all things in life!

@SouthShorePaper 3 жыл бұрын

I never would have thought you have only been doing for 5 years. Your style is beautiful !

@SolisScriptorivm 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much ❤️

@brennap3310 2 жыл бұрын

gothic textura quadrata! and your video is the first I fell in love with, now to oggle at your video on your medieval calligraphy book collection!!!1

@SolisScriptorivm 2 жыл бұрын

I'm so happy to hear that! Thank you 😊

@robertocastello3468 2 жыл бұрын

Hi! I started practicing foundational calligraphy a couple of years ago. I am currently focusing on Carolingian. At the same time, I'm attending to several courses on Paleography. I found your channel looking for videos about calligraphy. Greetings from Madrid, Spain!

@zanili 3 жыл бұрын

uncial is probably my favorite, I’d really like to learn it, also your cat is adorable 🥰

@SolisScriptorivm 3 жыл бұрын

That makes me so happy to hear! It's my favorite as well 😊

@calladricosplays 2 жыл бұрын

I practiced using highlighters lol. And I have penpals to remind me to practice!

@toshirok4481 Жыл бұрын

You are so right! I deal with byzantine calligraphy for many years which have different ethics but your advice on calligraphy are absolutely valid, I think, in every case.

@davidmolloy126 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks very much for another fab' video. I really like the Uncial script that you taught in another video. x

@SolisScriptorivm 2 жыл бұрын

That one will always be one of my favorites!

@stingraytingvideo 4 ай бұрын

I've wanted to learn uncial ever since I saw the Book of Kells as a child. It's just so neat and tidy but playful at the same time.

@medea4751 3 жыл бұрын

ohh im learning calligraphy again since my school year is almost over so this came at a neat time ❤️❤️

@SolisScriptorivm 3 жыл бұрын

Amazing!

@edgars.rainesjr.3184 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for your enjoyable and practical tutorials. Loved your video of your currently owned pens.

@SolisScriptorivm Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much 😊

@maleahlock 3 жыл бұрын

I thoroughly enjoyed this! I felt every single tip as if I was reliving my own "aha!" moment 😂. Also, your humour is charming. Lovely video. 🪢Thank you 🪢

@SolisScriptorivm 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much!

@andrewk.3902 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the video, it gave me some items to try. you are one of the first videos I watched on calligraphy. I’ve been watch and practicing for about a year.

@SolisScriptorivm 2 жыл бұрын

I'm so glad to hear that! Wishing you the best in your calligraphy journey :)

@ggowc833 Жыл бұрын

Amazing

@davidsilva8695 Жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@brendanpeck6121 3 жыл бұрын

I started with uncial last year. When I searched for more tutorials on it, I found your channel.

@SolisScriptorivm 3 жыл бұрын

That's awesome, thank you ❤️

@georgeredbranch652 Жыл бұрын

Practice Practice Practice. Muscle memory is key. I've just come across your videos. Probably because l have been trying to find information or tutorial on insular Irish, ie Book of Kells. There is very little out there on the process. Could you suggest something? Thanks in advance

@blubbblubb6046 3 жыл бұрын

thank you so much!

@SolisScriptorivm 3 жыл бұрын

☺️❤️

@marcusgreen9178 2 жыл бұрын

What is the print style called at the 6:22 mark on this video in your journal? I really want to learn out to print like that.

@ensemble88 11 ай бұрын

I have never found a fountain pen set with stub a nib under 1.0mm except for the manuscript calligraphy set! with nice crisp lines too! Do you know of any other brands that have small stubs like that?

@nitroglitch45 3 ай бұрын

What kind of nib are you using? I can never get such thick strokes

@ensemble88 11 ай бұрын

I started with Spencerian, then went to Batarde, I'm currently chewing on Italic and Trajan scripts :).

@ShieldThatGuardsTheRealmOfMen 2 жыл бұрын

What are your thoughts on medieval Glagolitic and Cyrillic calligraphy?

@agtk6550 2 жыл бұрын

Have you read Ross King’s recent book “The Bookseller of Florence”? He refers to a “new” style of “antique lettering” that Vespasiano, the bookseller, favored. Do you have any interest in this style and any tutorials or other resources you would recommend to learn more about that? Thank you for your help.

@SolisScriptorivm 2 жыл бұрын

Coincidentally, I just bought this book a couple of weeks ago! Haven't gotten to it yet, but I'll definitely comment on it via IG when I do.

@almightyIrie Жыл бұрын

"if you don't like paper you can just do calligraphy on the walls" - every graffiti writer watching this like "eeeehm, it's not that I don't like paper"..

@hansmonjardin2780 3 жыл бұрын

I always forgot to do the drills 😂😂😂

@SolisScriptorivm 3 жыл бұрын

Haha it happens!

@dennisvolpe7805 2 жыл бұрын

Is the last nib the 1.9?

@TheScepticalChymist Жыл бұрын

Which book is she using at 6:30?

@romulusbuta9318 2 жыл бұрын

Have you ever used real feather for writting caligraphy ? Or reed pen ? Or just a flat small wood rectangular pen.....? Thouse were used widely in the past just becouse there were easy to procure, to have......

@SolisScriptorivm 2 жыл бұрын

I haven't! But I do have plans to, including preparing and cutting my own quill.