Carol Fountain Nix - Calligraphy as Visual Poetry - Ongoing
Learn the secrets of selecting and deconstructing texts and create calligraphic pieces of art. Carol Fountain Nix, calligrapher, artist, and educator, will guide you through her process of combini…
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Learn the secrets of selecting and deconstructing texts and create calligraphic pieces of art.
Carol Fountain Nix, calligrapher, artist, and educator, will guide you through her process of combining lettering with other painting techniques, resulting in a unique "urban aesthetic" style. She draws inspiration from nature, patterns, and contrasts, infusing her art with meaning through the combination of words and visuals.
In this online course, you'll learn to deconstruct texts, sketch dynamic layouts, and explore color, tone, size, and treatment to create visually intense pieces. Carol will share different processes for combining calligraphy with other techniques, allowing you to add layers of depth to your artwork.
By the end, you'll have the skills to transform simple letter shapes into poetry for the eyes, ready to showcase your inspiring visual experiences to the world.
Calligraphy as Visual Poetry
Carol Fountain Nix
Pre-Recorded
12 lessons & 18 downloads
No prior calligraphy experience is necessary. Carol will guide you through various lettering styles and treatments, allowing you to incorporate them into your own work.
Sign up for this class: https://www.domestika.org/en/courses/3865-calligraphy-as-visual-poetry
Supply List:
- Calligraphy pens, such as pointed nibs (N113, N77, N120), broad-edge nibs (N01, N02, N09), and holder(s) (H113, H114, H133, H129) or brush pens (M120, M97, M186)
- ink or paint (both black and colored) (I70, I28, I157, I154)
- watercolor brushes (BR104, BR28, BR26) and palette (S3010, S1094, S1108)
- watercolor paper or mixed media paper (P134, P113, PA26)
- sketchbook (P2047)
- pencils (PL38, PL21, PL11)
- erasers (E09, E13)
- rulers (S270, S425, S271)
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