The Calligraphy "Pre-Basics": Are You Setting Yourself Up For Calligraphy Success?- with @pascribe

Рет қаралды 32,812

5 жыл бұрын

In this video, Paul Antonio of @pascribe makes us question EVERYTHING we know and do when it comes to calligraphy.
WHY are you holding the pen the way you do?
WHY is your paper positioned on a certain angle in front of you?
WHY are you sitting the way you are? Are you hunched? Are your legs crossed?
WHY is your line on a 50 degree slant, and not a 55?
WHY are you practicing your strokes, but not correcting them?
WHY are you using a nib, if you can't even produce a proper line with pencil?
And SO MUCH MORE!
----------
The links below may be affiliate links where appropriate. This means that your purchase through these links may result in a few cents in payment to me, to support creating further resources like this one! That being said, I will never suggest supplies that I do not personally use and fully recommend.
Make sure to check out Paul's:
1- Resources, books & more: www.pascribe.us/
2- Facebook group: / 1454801508150240
3- Instagram: @pascribe
4- KZfaq Channel (videos on Posture, Positioning & Placement): • Starting Calligraphy -...
----------
About The Happy Ever Crafter:
Welcome to my channel! I'm Becca! I do & teach modern calligraphy! On this channel, you'll find all my most requested modern calligraphy tutorials, tips & tricks, as well as interviews with other amazing artists.
Want to learn more about calligraphy? Check out my website!
www.thehappyevercrafter.com
Or sign up for my FREE calligraphy course:
www.showmeyourdrills.com/
Find me on Instagram @thehappyevercrafter!
E-mail: hello@thehappyevercrafter.com

Пікірлер: 138

@RajeshSharma-vl2st 3 жыл бұрын

He is not simply a calligrapher but he is an institute. Great

@ArtistWizardry 4 жыл бұрын

Love Paul Antonio. He is an absolute gift to humanity. I mean, we all are but he's just SO AMAZING.

@lizjung507 4 жыл бұрын

I was blown away by Paul’s down to earth videos on copperplate calligraphy and I didn’t know he was featured as the guest speaker in your show!! I am totally loving this and can’t wait to hear the whole video. Thanks Becca for always bringing great creative minds and the best professionals in the community together.

@NDCo8811 5 жыл бұрын

Becca - your video interviews with Calligraphers are great. This one with Paul Antonio is very important because most of us either do not realize how badly our body mechanics are while lettering something. I also appreciate how he stresses the importance of knowing what you are doing with each stroke of the pencil or pen and paying attention to how you hold your writing instrument. His Studio is AMAZING - Imagine all the wonderful pens, papers and inks he has there .... I loved seeing it.

@andrearod99 5 жыл бұрын

In an era where we want everything to be perfect fast, it is great to have people that bring us down to Earth, and help us understand the importance of practicing the right way, to eventually improve and fix our mistakes. Definitely going to pay more attention to the pre-basics! what a great interview!

@roccomichael8577 2 жыл бұрын

you all probably dont give a shit but does anybody know of a method to get back into an Instagram account? I somehow forgot my password. I would love any tricks you can offer me!

@keatonfelipe8720 2 жыл бұрын

@Rocco Michael Instablaster :)

@roccomichael8577 2 жыл бұрын

@Keaton Felipe Thanks so much for your reply. I got to the site through google and I'm in the hacking process now. Seems to take a while so I will get back to you later with my results.

@roccomichael8577 2 жыл бұрын

@Keaton Felipe It did the trick and I actually got access to my account again. I'm so happy! Thanks so much you really help me out!

@keatonfelipe8720 2 жыл бұрын

@Rocco Michael you are welcome =)

@brittanycreates1861 5 жыл бұрын

Not even all the way through and I’m already obsessed with him ! His studio is amazing !! #goals

@TheHappyEverCrafter 5 жыл бұрын

yesss!

@PhenominalWoman504 4 жыл бұрын

Paul have all the ladies over him. He have a beautiful accent and his tone is soothing and mesmerizing!! And to sum it up he has a beautiful handwritting.💯

@christinestover790 5 жыл бұрын

Loved this. I feel like a complete nerd with my love of lettering and watching this made me realize I'm not alone in my love of letters and pens and pencils and practice. Thank you Becca for making this interview possible!

@ShatteredElegance 5 жыл бұрын

By far, one of the coolest things I've ever seen and I'm only 5 minutes in.

@PAScribe 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@carollizc 5 жыл бұрын

What a charming man. I'd happily attend one of his workshops, and readily accept whatever "blunt" words of wisdom he cared to impart. Thanks, Becca, for this wonderful video.

@aubreydemars2225 5 жыл бұрын

I think I'm one of the 3 people in the world who didn't know this man before this video, but as I'm just now really diving into calligraphy (much deeper than I had been in the past), I hope I can be forgiven! I'm glad I know who he is now. As a fellow lover of history, I loved his perspective on how we have to adapt the traditional/historical aspects of writing in contemporary settings. I'm looking forward to diving deeper into his work, and getting my pre-basics down before I start learning pointed pen!

@azizurrahman1091 3 жыл бұрын

Make that 4 now lol

@KayCee0216 Жыл бұрын

@@azizurrahman1091 5

@KayCee0216 Жыл бұрын

5 now

@kellykagoshima6963 5 жыл бұрын

I am almost 50 years old.... There is no way to achieve your level of expertise. I have ALS and may eventually lose the use of my hands so I just don't have the time to figure this all out. You've been doing this since you were 9 and probably full time as a job.....I am doing the best I can while still allowing it to be fun...

@TheHappyEverCrafter 5 жыл бұрын

That's totally okay, Kelly! It's a personal thing for everyone, you can make it work for you however you like! :) Art is whatever you make it! :)

@TammyPrara 5 жыл бұрын

I love his comment about students not having to reinvent the wheel. I wish that could be applied to everything in life, lol! We do learn from mistakes, but I'd love to move more quickly with my lettering and painting. This is great! Thank you Becca!

@lindamedrano3313 3 жыл бұрын

I'm not into brush calligraphy IDK I do practise it since its so easy but at the same time its very very hard for me. I do love the precise and pin point knowledge Paul Antonio shares with us.

@erlynm.5088 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you for your life of dedication to your childhood passion. Thank you for relating how you couldn't afford pens so you cut your own feathers you found on the beach. Thank you for telling that you made your own inks and made your own papers. I have told these things to all of my 42 grandchildren and they all find your story amazing. Almost unbelievable. And fascinating.

@karlareyes4688 3 жыл бұрын

I just started learning caligraphy and I'm so happy to find all these amazing artist sharing their knowledge ☺️☺️ we need more teachers like you both in this world!! I'm learning so much...starting with knowing him 😅😅 thank you so much for all your teachings! And I'm watching this a year later so I guess the paper pad he mentioned at the beginning is out already!!😃😃😃

@LourdesDAlers 5 жыл бұрын

Definitely mind blowing! I love the "bluntness" -- thanks so much for the awareness!

@TheHappyEverCrafter 5 жыл бұрын

Haha yes! He is known for his bluntness (in a good way!)

@brittanycreates1861 5 жыл бұрын

I’m going to be an over-commenter here ... I just have to say I didn’t realize I was going to learn this much and I am blown away. Thank you for doing this video oh my gosh !!!

@TheHappyEverCrafter 5 жыл бұрын

It was TOOOOTALLY my pleasure!

@PAScribe 3 жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it!

@alicia6386 5 жыл бұрын

LOVE IT! And I love the connection with the monks & the Gregorian chanting & writing.

@robgbrice 5 жыл бұрын

Excellent lesson. I will definitely be looking into more work by Paul Antonio

@mcj084 5 жыл бұрын

What a great interview. Paul Antonio brings the craftsmanship and apprenticeship skills to calligraphy, touching upon the many details that we have to remain mindful of, so that we may build the best practices with which to improve our calligraphy skills - no matter which version(s) entice us most. Becca: you regularly interview some of today’s finest artisans, each having something unique to offer us. Thank you for all of those special skills and tips that you and your guests share with us and further inspire us with. We are truly being inspired by the Masters of the calligraphy craft. 📜🖋

@createwithneso7977 3 жыл бұрын

I am happy that i saw the entire video, coz really i was struggling with posture and placement. i am gonna see those videos right away. i knew i was having the problem of placement and bending forward towards the table. Thank you so much for making this videos.

@brindacoble8817 5 жыл бұрын

I have been amazed and mesmerized by Paul's work! Thank you so much for this video! and thank you Becca! You are awesome too!

@chaliceflower 5 жыл бұрын

It seems to me that calligraphy is more than a mindset; it is a way of life. So please do another conversation (or two) about the spiritual side of calligraphy. Perhaps Paul will gift us with Gregorian chant?

@msbmf10 5 жыл бұрын

Wow this is mind blowing. He is on such a high level it is crazy! I feel like I need some time to process this. Haha! Thanks for the wonderful interview!

@justjanem7874 5 жыл бұрын

I appreciate his comment about "practice makes permanent" My kids piano teacher used a similar version "perfect practice makes perfect' encouraging them to practice things correctly and not for just the sake of practice time. Great video. Thank you for the links to check out his stuff!

@loredanasantolo3665 5 жыл бұрын

Love this! Very informative! I feel like I need to take a pause now in the minuscules workbook and really correct everything to move forward in the best way. Thanks for posting!

@azizurrahman1091 3 жыл бұрын

This is an amazing video Thankyou. Beccas like a young student learning at the feet of the master! So much respect for each other!😊👍🏿

@FeleciaJohns 2 жыл бұрын

OMG! What a eye opener! I took an Italic Calligraphy class years ago and I could have used Paul's Pre-Basics then. I like my brush pens and I enjoy learning from your videos. Thank you so much for introducing me to Paul.

@sherrylehman4140 5 жыл бұрын

I could spend like 2 years in his studio ew-ing and aw-ing at just the supplies!!! Love it all...

@ermaola 5 жыл бұрын

It is hard to unlearn bad habits...so this video is very helpful! I had watched Paul’s video on proper sitting posture while writing before but didn’t really paid much attention to it - now realizing that all these little things add up and will eventually result to affecting our long term health...Interested in developing good lettering habits to be able to enjoy this for a longer time...Thanks Becca and Paul!🙏🏻💕

@neetabudhraja 5 жыл бұрын

Thank u for bringing Paul Antonio... I watch his youtube videos... but in ur video.. he talked about the very basics of straight lines and giving thick strokes on th edges and thin in the middle.. which i have never seen... also, when he told that after completing every group of lines, we need to analyze where did we go wrong n correct them by practicing it again and leaving the incorrect start of line the moment we get to know that we have made a mistake n starting fresh line...a great learning for me today... thank u so much once again...

@artbarn2624 2 жыл бұрын

Wow! I watched Paul Antonio's three videos on Posture, Position, and Placement earlier tonight and I learned that the way I hold my pen contributes to my shaky strokes. After practicing strokes for about 45 minutes while holding my pen properly, I saw a noticeable improvement. Paul is amazing in his grasp of the tiny details that bring success in calligraphy, as well as his ability to explain them in a way that is almost mesmerizing. I'm almost done with week three of Show Me Your Drills and I know that this is going to be a tremendous help. I later realized that you had a video with Paul, so I've just finished watching. I think I'll be looking at your video over and over until all the wonderful information sinks in.

@Cyriljayant 3 жыл бұрын

Wonderful talk Becca!! Great interview and he one of the best penmanship fellow, Thank you for your share and I am planing lot of writing and practicing this year Yes we have to hit the ball harder and more seriously. Otherwise there's no game. Paul is one of my inspirational person on Calligraphy here in UK. I am going to meet him one day.

@letty9026 5 жыл бұрын

Love this, brings me back to earth and returns the sense of seriousness that I had in the beginning, thank you, I seriously needed this.

@PAScribe 3 жыл бұрын

I am so glad it helped you to be more serious about your practise.

@karrfifive 5 жыл бұрын

I bought his book and didn't put two and two together until you mentioned his book during the video. Some wonderful tips. Makes me feel like I have a million miles to go...lol. Thanks for these awesome interviews!!!

@lolahiggins5951 11 ай бұрын

Wow, I really have to admire his passion, dedication, discipline and talent. I am very impressed. I loved the concept of playing, practicing and working. Thanks Becca for this most interesting guest.

@rosecrawford3034 5 жыл бұрын

Oh how much I love that you shared your experience with us here. I so appreciate Paul’s candor in creating the consciousness I need. (Much to my mother’s dismay, I have always caused her frustration by my need to know why.) Paul has already helped me by giving me permission to consider the whys so I can learn more and further develop my writing/drawing calligraphy skills. Thank you Becca for this wonderful introduction. ~ Rose

@TammyPrara 5 жыл бұрын

I'm a why person too. A professor in college pointed out it is a learning style. I've always been proud of that, yes, to my parents dismay growing up!

@elizabethbell8610 5 жыл бұрын

Great video. He is so genuine and lovely. Great ring story.

@TheHappyEverCrafter 5 жыл бұрын

The beeeeest right?! So glad I asked

@KayCee0216 Жыл бұрын

I am late to the game here as this is years old. As a child my mother began teaching me calligraphy but I was too impatient. As an adult I’d like to learn. I’ve been searching KZfaq but find only this brush lettering art that doesn’t interest me. This interview blew me away. Paul is to be revered and I’m in awe. I plan on red watching this interview now again but one thing that blew me away was that if we begin something and we do it wrong, if we continue doing it thinking we’re correcting it is still wrong. If I begin something and do it wrong, stop, begin again right. This part of the interview was so profound to me. So obvious yet so profound. I love this interview and now have you and Paul to follow. Thank you both so much

@MarielVR96 5 жыл бұрын

I never thought I’d cry during these kind of videos, but that ring story 💕

@TheHappyEverCrafter 5 жыл бұрын

So awesome right?!

@PAScribe 3 жыл бұрын

Still wearing them.

@landonandkathymiller7401 5 жыл бұрын

Paul is such an inspiration! Loved this video! Thank you, Becca, for bringing talent like Paul to us. I am learning sooooo much!

@lisajackson9431 5 жыл бұрын

This is really good! I had to pause it so I could get something to take notes with.

@hulashelly9281 5 жыл бұрын

So. much. to. think. about. And the pre-basics he talks about make such good sense. Thank you so much!

@legartjgart9604 3 жыл бұрын

This guy P.A. is very inspiring: a genius of his craft

@wanderlustmusing4433 5 жыл бұрын

Great interview! Love the story about Paul's rings. So sweet. I'm a newbie so the calligraphy practice advice was awesome!

@neetasawhney8025 3 жыл бұрын

how amazing this is so precious and so wonderful to hear to consciously feel what you are doing thanks Paul and Becca

@java_junkie 5 жыл бұрын

So fantastic!! Paul has an amazing story and is so incredibly talented. Thank you so much for this interview!!

@bethautrey9634 5 жыл бұрын

This was so informative and helpful! I just bought an antique oak writing desk! This video gives me new inspiration to approach at my new desk. You both are amazing ! Thank you so very much!

@kimlanoue2033 5 жыл бұрын

I know who Paul is. I’ve watched his videos. He IS AMAZING♥️. So exciting to see him and his studio/ office. Love this. Thank you ♥️

@Debbie_Reaves 5 жыл бұрын

Wow! Loved it! Thanks for sharing this with us. It has given me a lot to think about.

@fludrbywest3886 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing this Beca😘👍🏻❣️

@lucyc 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you for this, Becca! Loved it - particularly the music connection. It has given me some great food for thought.

@emmab7658 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for this wonderful interview. I am just starting trying to learn calligraphy and find both of your channels very inspiring.

@marialetterfeels 5 жыл бұрын

Haven't even started and I am already so excited to watch this eeeeeekkkkkkkk heroessssss

@JadeAWaters 5 жыл бұрын

My Virgo rising is seriously loving everything about this video! Thank you both!

@ednadelemos1934 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for bringing Paul into our life! :)

@CarmenNulandASH 5 жыл бұрын

What an amazing video! I've started questioning everything I see on the page now!

@akshata892 5 жыл бұрын

Paul sir is great thanks Becca

@cherieclark8956 5 жыл бұрын

Wow that was awesome. Took notes too. Thank you so much Paul and Becca

@Rosa7639 5 жыл бұрын

Wow! I'm definitely going to pay more attention to my process. I'm so guilty of hovering over like a crane because I'm nearsighted.

@cfinch711 5 жыл бұрын

So brilliant! And that studio!

@carrieaiken2858 5 жыл бұрын

This was awesome! Thank you for posting this!

@yenyandco 5 жыл бұрын

Wow! Amazing! So informative! Loved it!

@barblindgren2717 5 жыл бұрын

Great information! I didn't know a laser ruler could hurt your eyes!

@MsCarmenFree 2 жыл бұрын

Stumbled onto this. Amazing detail. I’m having a little fan crush.

@shirleylaporte4216 2 жыл бұрын

Love Paul’s hair ! So handsome. 💖

@nancys.5311 5 жыл бұрын

Fantastic segment! I learned so much 🙌

@kristenhigdon5 5 жыл бұрын

Great video. Excellent info. I certainly need to work on my posture!

@juliasaario 5 жыл бұрын

Great tips and things to think about!

@GG-cn2th 5 жыл бұрын

🇹🇹 Recently, started my calligraphy journey and the information has been overwhelming. This video has given perspective and a lot to consider before I continue practicing my basic strokes. Thank you. Paul, will you ever be doing a workshop in Trinidad? Impressive 🇹🇹

@PAScribe 3 жыл бұрын

When travel opens up again. I need to see my family. Will set up some workshops.

@dmills3 2 жыл бұрын

I hope there will be a workshop on Trinidad.

@saralee9196 5 жыл бұрын

This is exactly what I was looking for. I have a handful of calligraphy books and I've done a handful of "worksheets", but I still feel like I'm missing so many "first steps" - I just never knew how to verbalize those questions! Thanks for answering my unspoken questions!! Does his book (which I was already considering getting!!) go through some of these "pre-basics"??

@PAScribe 3 жыл бұрын

The 3Ps are in the manual but watch them on KZfaq or get the Teachable ones if you want more depth of study

@PaulBrennan. 5 жыл бұрын

Great video, thanks for sharing

@wanderingcreativity 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much this is helpful yet insightful indeed ! ✍️

@kathymoffatt9799 5 жыл бұрын

That was so informative! Thank you 🙏

@arthurprelle3295 4 жыл бұрын

Great fundamentals to know!

@merakitra 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the video, great insights

@niralis628 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing!

@berkenalbant1713 5 жыл бұрын

An Awesome Video Again! 😻

@sarabaker6013 5 жыл бұрын

Wow that was so Informative!!!

@annamariahunt4286 3 жыл бұрын

Omg. Used to watch him. He’s changed he smiles now. Used to be dower not fun. He has a social presence now. Will see what he’s been up to. Thanks for having him.

@PAScribe 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for letting me know.

@amybollana9818 5 жыл бұрын

So great!

@teralynsmith1435 5 жыл бұрын

Wow, that was a great show

@jasmin4319 2 жыл бұрын

"If you think its okay, its WRONG!" Motivational speech right Here

@IrynaBoehland 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the interview, Becca and Paul! I began to work through Paul's book, but got some moments of frustration and misunderstanding. Will wait for the online course, hope it will be more helpful. Yes, special practice pad would be so much helpful! Though I got the .pdf sheets, there are lots of waisted space on them. And my recent frustration - I purchased a special table to do my calligraphy and art. Well, if I raise the chair high enough for my elbows, there is set of drawers under the desk that hits my knees. Arg...

@PAScribe 3 жыл бұрын

The sheets have blank space for you to make notes on your mistakes. That is not wasted space. It is essential space. The courses are up on Teachable at PAScribe.

@hermione5330 5 жыл бұрын

Really enjoyed your interview with Paul, Becca! Very informative. Looking forward to seeing more...could you please get Mike Ward (mrmgward) to come on and talk about Spencerian?

@loriecarlson9845 5 жыл бұрын

This was AWESOME! Just learning not to use a laser to protect your eyes. At my age, that's invaluable. Would love more info on his lined paper. Also learning to correct your posture before you have pain, not b/c you have pain. New fan here. Thanks Antonio and Becca 💖 it!

@PAScribe 3 жыл бұрын

We have a new template which just came out which helps with ruling lines.

@vaishalishinde4941 5 жыл бұрын

Becca, thank you so much for this video. It made me aware of some many mistakes that I am doing in daily practice. I saw those before but didn't know how to correct them. This video gave a new perspective altogether. Learned so much in this short video. I'll definitely start with his posture/placement/position video. Thank you very much!

@charlottethien3749 Жыл бұрын

Oh my gosh , what in the world us lower than pre-basics ! I should stick with what I know , and forget about learning something new !

@clc3897 3 жыл бұрын

I watch tons of artists and calligraphers on KZfaq, and I swear I always cringe when I see inproper pencil or pen grips. Penmanship was a huge thing when I was in school, and everything he says here was drilled into us from first grade. These are the same principles I try to instill in my art students. Calligraphy and drawing should be taught concomitantly.

@jtfirewalker 5 жыл бұрын

I loved this interview! Calligraphy for the Queen!! 🥰

@Nai1979 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for share

@sevenandthelittlestmew 5 жыл бұрын

Paul talks a lot about breathing, and controlling your breathing to help achieve better strokes. What are his thoughts on using a metronome?

@PAScribe 3 жыл бұрын

The metronome is too monotonous our breathing doesn’t work like that because we are not machines. There is a lot of variability in the writing of the letters so too our breathing needs to adjust.

@letty9026 5 жыл бұрын

I'm going to buy Pencils, a sharpener, ruler, a protractor, AND MORE PAPER now, thank you lol.

@kathywilson2877 5 жыл бұрын

Wow, as I’m getting comfortable with my modern calligraphy his tips are amazing! Going to incorporate them in my practice beginning tomorrow!

@clairemeacham3388 5 жыл бұрын

ahh. thinking about details!

@douseenow 2 жыл бұрын

Oh no! I want to hear his ideas on the modern IG calligraphy 😂

@sarahbabusci1416 5 жыл бұрын

So much to think about! What an adventurous lettering life. Becca, I have a question about the person's name, Chris I think that said about the work standing on it's own in black and white, before you should use color. I'm not sure if was the editing or my phone, but who was that please that he was talking about? Thank you for bringing these awesome artists to all of us!

@PAScribe 3 жыл бұрын

Christopher Haanes is the calligrapher you are looking for

@gertahnstrom784 4 жыл бұрын

I am fascinated by Paul Antonio, yet I have a hard time actually getting any digestible information from any of his KZfaq presence. He has a lot of statements "I have found..." or "This thing will revolutionize the way you..." which is a manner that makes me question the content. I hope to find a way to get a look through his manual of copperplate some time soon and see if that is comprehensive since it's a done product and not a sneak peak that in and of itself cannot show a holistic view of a subject. I hope, and I'm sure there is, there is actually more to the buzz around this guy than lots of talking about things to change or not do. I'd love a really basic series from him, that comes full circle into a process, rather than a session of inspiration while someone is presumably going through a very thorough study of all the intricacies of some script.

@gertahnstrom784 4 жыл бұрын

This video was just very good! Loved the editing and the good quotes. So nice with the ring story at the end. Nice to see a bit more of the human side of him, not only the professional trying to put out as much information as possible out there.

@PAScribe 3 жыл бұрын

I would suggest you get the copperplate course on Teachable. My approach is mine, it is not regurgitated information. I developed it myself and it is innovative and revolutionary. Many who use it say is completely changed their approach. I don’t say that because it comes from me by from my students.