Rick Paulus - The Magnificent Monoline Letter - Apr 6, 13, 20 & 27, 2024

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  • Rick Paulus - The Magnificent Monoline Letter - Apr 6, 13, 20 & 27, 2024
  • Rick Paulus - The Magnificent Monoline Letter - Apr 6, 13, 20 & 27, 2024
  • Rick Paulus - The Magnificent Monoline Letter - Apr 6, 13, 20 & 27, 2024
This class is not hosted by John Neal Books. Please contact the instructor for more information.

Live (Also recorded for later viewing)

6, 13, 20 & 27 April 2024 (Saturday) 
23:00 pm – 01:00 am (Hong Kong Time)

Class Cost : HK $ 1,170.00 or USD 150.00

All Skills Levels

Registration Link : https://www.thegentlepenman.com/themagnificentmonolineletter

The Monoline letter is ubiquitous and it has many voices. It was a favorite of the Art Nouveau and Art Deco periods, it has been a staple of advertising for generations, and it takes on new life in th…

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The Monoline letter is ubiquitous and it has many voices. It was a favorite of the Art Nouveau and Art Deco periods, it has been a staple of advertising for generations, and it takes on new life in the twenty-first century as it plays its role in the expressive calligraphy movement

Discover the diverse and lively world of the magnificent monoline letter in this colorful workshop where participants explore a playful world, free of the concerns of pen angles and thicks and thins!  From creating White House invitations (really!) to expressive calligraphy pieces and logo design, this pen is as diverse and easy to use as it is fun! Rick’s workshops often refer to history and the influence of calligraphy on type; in this workshop, participants will enjoy the process of flipping the tables as we use type as inspiration for calligraphy.  Colors will be flying, as we explore the life of our work using watercolor, gouache, masking fluids, and colored inks. If you are a skilled calligrapher and have not yet explored monoline lettering, this workshop will stretch your imagination as you let go of the restrictions of thick and thin strokes and add more range to your calligraphic voice. And, if you have never tried calligraphy at all, this workshop is a very welcoming entry to the wonderful world of letters. Regardless of skill  level, this workshop will bring new, exciting life to your work.

Lesson 1

  • Setup of work stations
  • Brief history of speedball "B" and "A" nibs & The Monoline Letter
  • Initial mark-making exercise with B nib
  • Demo mixing and using gouache
  • Asemic monoline texture project 
  • Begin Roman Letters Texture Project

Lesson 2

  • Demo using watercolor and masking fluid
  • Continue Roman Letter Texture Project
  • Discuss Art Deco and Art Nouveau Monoline work
  • Art Nouveau Hand
  • Art Deco Hand
  • Create Art Deco or Art Nouveau piece

Lesson 3

  • Vanitie Roman
  • Iron Lace 
  • Special treatments to Monoline Letters

Lesson 4

  • Futuratcha is in your Future!

The Magnificent Monoline Letter
Rick Paulus, Hosted By The Gentle Penman

Live (Also recorded for later viewing)

6, 13, 20 & 27 April 2024 (Saturday) 
23:00 pm – 01:00 am (Hong Kong Time)

Class Cost : HK $ 1,170.00 or USD 150.00

Registration Link : https://www.thegentlepenman.com/themagnificentmonolineletter

All Skills Levels

Supply List:

- Pen holders and nibs
Minimum of one straight penholder—full compliment of 6-8 is best (H113, H133, H134, H111, H167)
Full set of Speedball “B” series nibs (N16-8). Additional “A” Series nibs optional (N149).

- Ink
Black ink (Sumi moon palace recommended) (I70)

- Paper
Any multi-media paper such as Canson XL Mixed Media or Strathmore 300 Series (P2022, P71)
Mixed Media, grid paper with 1/4” grid (P22), tracing paper (12” roll is most cost effective and easier to use than a pad) (S612, P43)
Hot press watercolor paper works very well, but is more expensive (PA110, P2050)

- Mixing palette
6, 9, or 12—hole plastic palette for mixing colors. Or whatever you usually use (S1094, S2005, S3010, S1091)

  • Small water container for washing brushes (Two containers are better than one!) (S1005, S1695)

  • Small, lint-free rag for cleaning pens (old cotton tee shirt material is fine)

  • Paper towel or absorbent cloth that you would use for watercolor work

  • Mechanical pencil — I like to use a medium-hard lead, .05, HB. Others prefer a softer lead, still others prefer good -ol’ wooden pencils with frequent sharpening (PL21)

    - Erasers
    Clean, plastic eraser such as Staedtler/Mars, Tombow, or clean kneaded eraser (E13, E22, E09)

    - Ruler
    Metal will give you more accurate measuring and a good, straight, sharp edge (S270,S271)

    - Tape
    Artist tape, or removable scotch tape, 1/2” or 3/4” roll (S1676, S699)

    - Text from which to work. (Research and have on hand for class)

    - Plastic Circle Template
    Any of many varieties. Be sure to have min. 1/8” hole and go as large as 1-1/4, or more. (S1085)

    - Gouache and/or watercolor
    Small tube(s) or pan set of (Holbein, Winsor & Newton, Schmincke, Daniel Smith....) You will be creating much of your work in color during this class, please use your judgement as to how many colors you need on hand. Minimum one color, in addition to the black ink you will be using (HG749, WNG1, SG27)

    - An old “retired” small brush for mixing colors (can be poor quality!) The more, the merrier! (BR43)

    - Recommended

  • Slant board/desk that slants up to 20 degrees or more (S1668)

  • Any stiff board, even two pieces of Foamcor taped together, measuring at least 18” x 20” (Masonite works best; gatorfoam, and plexiglass work well also) (S752)

  • T-square, Triangle, X-acto knife (S753, S613, S417)

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