Rachel Yallop - Looking Beyond the Literal Letter - June 29 & July 6, 2024

Once one masters the ductus and has a thorough understanding of the structure of letterforms, we need to make them our own. This class will explore ways of looking at letters in a more abstract way while moving away from the rigidity of writing between two lines. The goal of this class is to develop a fresh and unique style based on your own existing style.

• Writing common groups of letters, both upper and lowercase in skeletal form.
• Looking at the length, angle and position of each stroke and their relationship to one another and how they can be altered for effect.
• Analysing the counter and exterior spaces of each letter and positioning ensuing letters accordingly.
• Exploring how far the strokes can be pushed and the extremes of letter design without losing clarity.
• Looking at how they change when weight is added, and different tools are used.
• Designing whole alphabets and assembling words to make unique and expressive designs.

Looking Beyond the Literal Letter
Rachel Yallop, Hosted By The Gentle Penman

Live (Also recorded for later viewing)

June 29 & July 6, 2024 (Saturday)
20:00 pm – 22:30 pm (Hong Kong Time)

Class Cost : HK $ 740.00 or USD 95.00

Registration Link : https://www.thegentlepenman.com/looking-beyond-the-literal-letter

Skill Level : All Skills Levels

Supply List:

- Pencil. (PL38, PL21)
- Lots of paper: layout, cartridge/drawing or lining paper for practice. Paper of choice for finished pieces. (P32, P25, PS89, P229)
- A variety of tools you would like to use, e.g. ruling pens of whichever sort, automatic pens, round brush, flat brush, pointed/edged nibs, balsa wood or any other tools. (N22, N27, BR26, N155, BR103, N113, N09)
- Free-flowing ink. I use Pelikan 4001. Any other medium you’d like to use, such as gouache. (I04, I07, WNG1, HG749)