anyone do calligraphy?

[ciaradawn]

I want to learn to do calligraphy and what I really want is to take a class from someone but I can't find a class so I'm kindof teaching myself. Anyone else do it? Suggestions on the best way to learn?

 

[benlinalexander]

BOOkS BOOKS BOOKS!!!!! you will find millions of books on it. I don't have any with me but I know they're out there. I've been doing some last year. It's mostly practice. Lots and lots of muscle memory. Have fun! I'd love to see you progress.

 

[ciaradawn]

Yes I've seen the tons of books out there! Wow there really are a lot. I'm a big doodler so that's one reason I want to go into it. My stepsister does it for weddings and stuff and it's a great side income if you have the time for it. I just need to become more disciplined. I need to practice more consistently because when I do I get better. I'd love to post my practice & get some critiques... Next time I'll take some pics. I think I would also be good at painting calligraphy.

People keep telling me it's all practice so I guess I just need to KEEP PRACTICING!

 

[benlinalexander]

It's definitely a lot of discipline but at the same time, don't lose interest in it. Meaning don't look at them like work. Just keep finding new ways, techniques, material, etc to work with. Keep that inspiration to do calligraphy going. Good, luck

 

[ciaradawn]

I know, I'm the kind of person that has a lot of ideas and things, hobbies etc, that I want to do. But I can't be an expert at everything!

 

[Mizuti]

I've done some calligraphy in the past and the main key is to keep practicing. There are a ridiculous amount of online resources, not to mention books that are in-print and that you can find at the library or a book shop. Find something that works for you and then go for it~

 

[vespasia]

If you are serious about this and if you ever get an opportunity to be taught by a professional caligrapher- take iot.

Only so much can be self taught.

 

[mustardseed8360]

Wish I could but my hands are kind of shaky so that's one thing I cant on.

 

[GodFlute2]

I kinda do it. Casually. I wanted to do my wedding announcements in calligraphy then convienently lost my pen so that didn't work.

 

[andyboylester]

I do a little bit of calligraphy, but only coincidentally to my main interest, which is Celtic Illumination. It's a very time intensive hobby if you're gonna get good at it. To be honest, I prefer to cheat, so I print off what I need on the computer from a celtic font package, cut it up and paste it how I want it, and then trace it using tracedown paper. The resulting line (called a skeletal) is then gone over with a broad nibbed pen, making the whole thing look hand drawn.
The Guy who started me off on calligraphy reckons it takes about 10 years of practice to become really proficient in any one hand, although you can learn as many as you have capacity for at the same time.

 

[Live In Stereo]

I had a spell where I did this. I used books as mentioned. I would have to re learn now. hope you do it and have fun.